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The Bayonet at Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course
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About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7104 yards | 74.9 | 137 |
| Blue | 72 | 6641 yards | 72.2 | 134 |
| Combo | 72 | 6218 yards | 70.6 | 133 |
| White | 72 | 5945 yards | 69.6 | 132 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5229 yards | 70.6 | 124 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 75.0/137 | 548 | 436 | 365 | 201 | 343 | 221 | 392 | 613 | 476 | 3595 | 517 | 387 | 419 | 479 | 192 | 370 | 393 | 225 | 527 | 3509 | 7104 |
| Blue M: 72.3/134 | 520 | 423 | 332 | 176 | 327 | 189 | 363 | 593 | 449 | 3372 | 510 | 355 | 378 | 444 | 170 | 350 | 364 | 200 | 498 | 3269 | 6641 |
| Blue/White M: 70.7/133 W: 76.1/135 | 505 | 357 | 332 | 156 | 327 | 170 | 363 | 541 | 388 | 3139 | 510 | 355 | 316 | 387 | 149 | 350 | 364 | 150 | 498 | 3079 | 6218 |
| White M: 69.7/132 W: 74.9/133 | 505 | 357 | 317 | 156 | 306 | 170 | 336 | 541 | 388 | 3076 | 462 | 331 | 316 | 387 | 149 | 320 | 326 | 150 | 428 | 2869 | 5945 |
| Red M: 66.0/123 W: 70.7/124 | 474 | 317 | 278 | 122 | 285 | 136 | 294 | 474 | 350 | 2730 | 402 | 250 | 290 | 369 | 118 | 262 | 275 | 137 | 396 | 2499 | 5229 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 2 |
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This image says it all Photo submitted by ronnyd1981 on 01/01/2026
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Photo submitted by u314163670032 on 04/01/2025
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Photo submitted by Guice14 on 06/13/2024
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Photo submitted by jwkeever on 01/31/2023
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Photo submitted by williewine on 12/11/2021
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Photo submitted by Butchi on 11/06/2021
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Photo submitted by Butchi on 11/06/2021
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Photo submitted by Apj345 on 06/30/2021
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Photo submitted by u000006440268 on 05/16/2021
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Photo submitted by jeanneschow on 01/17/2021
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Grass around a greenside bunker - not idea Photo submitted by u00000589546 on 06/14/2020
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13th fairway view from the greenside bunker. Photo submitted by u00000589546 on 06/14/2020
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Closeup view of 13th fairway. I have seen cheap muni courses with better fairways than some of these Photo submitted by u00000589546 on 06/14/2020
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Photo submitted by u1740263 on 05/30/2020
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Green (rough even when ignoring the sand) Photo submitted by u455543569 on 02/21/2020
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Middle of 18th fairway Photo submitted by u455543569 on 02/21/2020
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16th fairway Photo submitted by u455543569 on 02/21/2020
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Morning Fog. Playing on Black Horse Photo submitted by Wally7294309 on 11/20/2019
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Nice cool morning Photo submitted by Wally7294309 on 11/20/2019
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Bayonet Photo submitted by Wally7294309 on 11/20/2019
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Deer on the course Photo submitted by Wally7294309 on 11/20/2019
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1st tee Bayonet course Photo submitted by Wally7294309 on 11/20/2019
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Photo submitted by trat10 on 11/08/2019
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Photo submitted by Pouxie on 09/19/2019
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Photo submitted by Pouxie on 09/19/2019
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Photo submitted by Pouxie on 09/19/2019
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fairways not too narrow Photo submitted by paulgerrard101 on 06/26/2018
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I played here on my birthday with a friend. It was cold and a foggy July 11. Photo submitted by junbelara on 07/13/2016
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Great day! Photo submitted by Orionbrand on 03/03/2015
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morning fog Photo submitted by John2726346 on 11/12/2014
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Number 17 - 200 yards from blue tees Photo submitted by Uooooo2685750 on 06/27/2014
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Beautiful day at Black Horse Photo submitted by Janet8631846 on 03/17/2014
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Summertime little foggy to start at 830am... still very playable. Photo submitted by EndoJamesK on 06/09/2013
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Fog burned off by 9th hole. Photo submitted by EndoJamesK on 06/09/2013
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Photo submitted by EndoJamesK on 06/09/2013
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Photo submitted by rdooley81 on 02/25/2013
Bayo is awesome. I’m a 6 handicap and it is a great test. 10 years playing here and I finally know my lines. If you want pristine this ain’t for you - greens roll pure though..
A Bit Disappointing
I have played before and been happy but the course was in pretty poor shape this time around.
A have to play course
The course is in great condition and gives great views of Monterey Bay. Staff is friendly and willing to help. Some golfers are jerks and feel privilege and might start telling you things but just call the pro shop and let them handle it. It has happens a few times that I have played the course. Enjoy the layout and take your pics just keep pace.
Tough course, worth the trip
Bayonets reputation is spot on. It’s a tough track with wacky greens. If you’re used to having your way at the local short Muni, this will be a rude awakening for you. If you have to be accurate and on the fairway, more so than any other courses I’ve played recently (Harding being an exception). I usually do well on par 3’s and this was no exception. I’m not a long hitter either, so that got in my head as well. That’s more of an inexperience issue than a course issue. Overall, I can’t wait to play it again.
Absolutely beautiful!
A surprise! Didn’t know this/these courses were available. I’m certain the views were spectacular, but the rainy/foggy weather precluded the views. I’ll look forward to playing again!
Tough but Scenic
Bayonet is a tough track with narrow tree lined fairways and heavily undulating greens. Keep it in play and on the right tier and your score will be as beautiful as the ocean views the course offers throughout the track. Greens are firm but roll smooth at a medium-fast pace.
Fairways present tight lies throughout so be prepared
An enjoyable journey for sure.
Combo tees
Both courses need a combo tee of around 5500 yds for us older folks who still love the game and play often, but having to play 6000 yds at 75 is a little tough but we still want a challenge and around 5500 would be great.
Hidden gem
pretty solid course, played early so I ran into the maintenance crew on basically every hole
Great course, horrible restaurant food
The patio overlooking the practice green used to be a great place to enjoy lunch. Since Covid, the food is literally not edible. Stale, dry sandwiches and tacos. Hopefully they rediscover how to prepare decent food sometime in the future.
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