Bayonet GC: #18
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4.6
1515 Reviews (1515)
5 Stars
891
4 Stars
444
3 Stars
128
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
23
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
93.1%
Recommend this course
1393 out of 1515 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.8
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.3%
Recommend this course
41 out of 43 reviews
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4.7
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.8%
Recommend this course
61 out of 65 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7104 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.8

It was upon this land that General Bob McClure constructed the Bayonet Golf Course in 1954 and, due to Bayonet's initial acclaim, Fort Ord decided to expand the course. In 1964 a second 18-hole championship course named Black Horse was officially opened.

The Bayonet and Black Horse courses are steeped in rich tradition and have played host to PGA Tour greats such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson, as well as several U.S. Presidents and foreign dignitaries. After a practice round in 1997, PGA Tour Professional Billy Andrade said, "If they play the U.S. Open here, the scores would be over par. It's tough, but it's fun!" One thing is for certain, the Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Courses offer golf enthusiasts and history buffs alike, an experience that they are unlikely to forget.

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Course Details

Year Built 1954
Greens Jacklin T1 Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gene Bates (2008)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $20 - $25
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Bayonet Black Horse Golf Academy & Performance Center"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.6
1515 Reviews (1515)

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was in great condition

Absolutely a great time & can’t wait to go back !

Just wish the pace was a lil better . Otherwise exceptional experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love this place

I have played here multiple times over the last three years. Black horse and Bayonet are two of my favorite courses in the area.. The golf course supervisor, Parker Ray, who has been there for a year or two, has done an amazing job whipping these courses into tiptop shape and also dealing with a major storm that blew over 100 trees last winter. I love the layout of both courses. The holes are challenging yet fun and good shots are rewarded. The fairways and greens were perfect when I was there. Obviously a lot of work has gone into getting this place into top-notch shape. I recommend these courses to anybody who’s going to play on the Peninsula, They are as nice as the most expensive private courses at much less cost.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always Great!

Course is in great condition. Greeens are tough on Blackhorse- tougher than bayonet. All controllable are great - can’t control wind and temperature. Always pack a jacket for golf on Monterey

Love Bayonet and Blackhorse!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great condition

Bayonet Golf Course was in excellent condition. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the cart was quite new. They even provided free bottled water and range balls for our warm-up. We finished the round in 4:15 on a beautiful Sunday morning.

The tee boxes, fairways, roughs, and greens were all in pristine condition. We were thoroughly impressed with the course’s overall condition. And we plan on returning very soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging, well kept with fantastic views

The courses topography with large sand bunkers made this a more challenging course to play. However, the wide fairways, make landing in the fairway more possible. The neighboring Blackhorse course which is served from the same clubhouse seemed to be a little harder to play than Bayonet. Bayonet has some of nicest views of Monterey Bay. The majestic Monterey Cypress trees line most of the holes. There are many new homes along several of the holes. A few are in construction. Because of the hillside facing the ocean be prepared for windy or overly windy conditions on many of the holes. Making it chilly even during the summer months. Actually a great escape from high temperatures that occur outside of the Monterey area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sanded greens

No notice that greens are sanded. The rest of the course is in great shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bayonet is a great course

Bayonet is a great course. Very well maintained. Great layout. Pace of play is also great. The golf pro shop is nicely stocked. The price charged for green fees is expensive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ocean views!

Staff is top notch and course is close to pristine the only downside is there are zero ball washers on the golf course which is confusing and surprising I’ve never played a golf course with no ball washers especially a course that has an average cost over $100 a round during the week

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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