Official Sponsor Omega Watch Ad: click to navigate
Home / Courses / USA / California / Seaside
TOP PICK

The Bayonet at Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course

4.6
1524 Reviews (1524)
Bayonet GC: #18
Bayonet GC: View from #18

Rating Snapshot

GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.6
1524 Reviews (1524)
5 Stars
895
4 Stars
447
3 Stars
129
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
23
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
Tooltip Information Icon
91.8%
Recommend this course
1400 out of 1524 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.2%
Recommend this course
13 out of 16 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.6
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.8%
Recommend this course
56 out of 61 reviews
Read Reviews

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7104 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.9

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.

Book a Tee Time at
Bayonet Golf Course
Powered by GolfNow.com
Book a Tee Time
Satellite Layout
Tees
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
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Bayonet
Metrics:
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

Course Details

Year Built 1954
Fairways Rye Grass
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

Accolades

The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

4.6
1524 Reviews (1524)

Reviewer Photos

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Default User Avatar
anthony1624
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Beautiful course. Awesome staff. I highly appreciate them waiving the guest rider fee. Just an overall awesome experience. Course is absolutely maintained to the best of standards. I will absolutely be returning here to play. Thank you

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
u314160561220
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
hochuen03
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable course!

A nice and enjoyable course. Greens were definitely the toughest challenge on the day. Fast even with the recent rain. Course layout and condition was good! Will need to spend more time on the practice putting green next time :)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
TFK33
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
jonahw10
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
golf23a
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
u314160937993
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Featured
Find Out More >>
Default User Avatar
u6135039
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Default User Avatar
amalds
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Default User Avatar
saspaca
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Default User Avatar
hjzchill
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Default User Avatar
bplesse
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
krgolfing
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
jeanneschow
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful day, beautiful course

We had a great day today on Bayonet. Pace was great. Weather was perfect. We love playing these courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Featured
Find Out More >>
Default User Avatar
mcsthompson
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Default User Avatar
JBMonterey1
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad conditions

Fairways were tight but also muddy, making it difficult to hit irons solid. Many areas lacking grass. Very hard to play it down. Some really bad lies out there. Many chip shots extremely tight with little grass. With the price they charge I expected the course to be in better condition. Bayonet has a great reputation but I'm not sure I'll return anytime soon.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Pacharaphornp
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Love this course

I’ve been learning golf for about 6 months now. I have heard a lot about Bayonet. This is my first time playing here. There were not a lot of people. The course was so nice. The tee box was so nice and the green was so fast and very difficult. This is a very challenging course. I play 5 different courses so far and Bayonet is one of my favorite. I love this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
teeitup436
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Default User Avatar
u921503195
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Default User Avatar
TMacSJr
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
29 30 31 32 33
Business Tools for Golf Course Operators
stars Add a GolfPass ratings badge to your website
rss_feed Get RSS feed with the latest reviews for this course
Nearby Courses
Black Horse: #1
View Tee Times
Black Horse at Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course
Seaside, California
Public
4.5346728649
1322
Write Review
Monterey Pines GC
View Tee Times
Monterey Pines Golf Club
Monterey, California
Public/Military
4.4033487269
1208
Write Review
Del Monte™ GC
View Tee Times
Del Monte™ Golf Course
Monterey, California
Resort
4.4465871427
671
Write Review
Laguna Seca GC
View Tee Times
Laguna Seca Golf Club
Monterey, California
Public
4.2132756104
1097
Write Review
The Club at Pasadera
TPC Monterey at Pasadera
Monterey, California
Private
5.0
4
Write Review
Tehama GC
Tehama Golf Club
Carmel, California
Private
4.0
2
Write Review
Pacific Grove Golf Links: #13
View Tee Times
Pacific Grove Golf Links
Pacific Grove, California
Public
4.5096842452
1107
Write Review
Corral De Tierra CC
Corral de Tierra Country Club
Corral de Tierra, California
Private
5.0
1
Write Review
Links at Spanish Bay: #5
View Tee Times
The Links at Spanish Bay™
Pebble Beach, California
Resort
4.6218487395
23
Write Review
Quail Lodge Resort & GC: #18
View Tee Times
Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
Carmel, California
Resort
4.8566794708
414
Write Review
Dunes at Monterey Peninsula CC: #14
Dunes at Monterey Peninsula Country Club
Pebble Beach, California
Private
4.9814814815
10
Write Review
Poppy Hills GC: #14
Poppy Hills Golf Course
Pebble Beach, California
Public
3.2140350877
191
Write Review
Golf Packages
Poppy Hills Golf Course

The Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
MONTEREY, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Poppy Hills Golf Course, Bayonet Course, Black Horse Course, and Del Monte Golf Course.
Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach

The Inn At Spanish Bay Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
PEBBLE BEACH, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The Inn at Spanish Bay and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Pebble Beach Golf Links, The Links at Spanish Bay, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and Del Monte Golf Course.
PGA WEST - The Pete Dye Stadium Course

La Quinta Resort & Club Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
LA QUINTA, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at La Quinta Resort & Club and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of PGA WEST - Nicklaus Tournament Course, PGA WEST - Pete Dye Mountain Course, PGA WEST - Greg Norman Course, PGA WEST - Pete Dye Dunes Course, and PGA WEST - The Pete Dye Stadium Course.
Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach

The Casa Palmero – Pebble Beach Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
PEBBLE BEACH, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The Lodge at Pebble Beach and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Pebble Beach Golf Links, The Links at Spanish Bay, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and Del Monte Golf Course.
Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach

The Lodge At Pebble Beach Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
PEBBLE BEACH, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The Lodge at Pebble Beach and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Pebble Beach Golf Links, The Links at Spanish Bay, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and Del Monte Golf Course.
Featured Content
Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course
Articles
4 Monterey Peninsula itineraries that add up to one round at Pebble Beach Golf Links
Bayonet golf course at Bayonet/Black Horse - hole 8
Galleries
Bayonet at Bayonet/Black Horse: A bully on the Monterey Peninsula
Black Horse golf course - Bayonet/Black Horse - hole 1
Galleries
Seaside splendor: Enjoy the ride on the Black Horse at Bayonet/Black Horse on California's Monterey Peninsula
Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 1
Galleries
Enjoy the ride at Black Horse at Bayonet & Black Horse near the Monterey Peninsula in California
Course Layout
Now Reading

  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account

    •
    Search Near Me