The Bayonet at Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course

I understand COVID-19 has impacted many courses in the Bay Area. Having recognized that, there is zero excuses for a Monterey County course that has previously been a delight to play (over 30 rounds), to fall into such a sad neglected state. It is suffering from lack of water on fairway and greens, the range is crammed with people waiting to get on, the greens hard as concrete. Honestly, I played San Jose Municipal during this same period and its conditions are far superior at 16% the green fee ($195 vs $33). Sure, the Monterey weather is stunning... but for $195 you expect a premium course and that is not what Black Horse / Bayonet has become.

Given the fact that some courses aren’t open yet I shouldn’t complain, however I didn’t find Bayonet in very good shape. There were a lot of brown spots on the fairways :( for $100 green fee I expected a better course

The course is running fast and firm. You have to hit a well struck iron to hold the green. Be below the hole if you can. Don’t short side yourself.

This is second time I played bayonet. First time was a little tough and shot 101 kinda frustrating day. Played today and shot 84! Great course, beautiful scenery, nice trees. Fast greens. Players course for $60 is not bad at all.

The staff and course was great. It’s a fun and easy play with beautiful views! Will definitely be back!

Bayonet is always in great shape. I was concerned the COVID19 restrictions may degrade the experience, but I was wrong. Checkin was easy since we had prepaid, the range was open and pre-stocked with balls at each socially-distanced station, and the on-course experience was wonderful. Some will not be fans of the elevated cup being used, but it works out just fine.

Great layout

Interesting holes but playable from the white tees

Had fog roll in but no wind!!!!

As tough a course you will ever play. Smart, focused players who can place shots without trying to hit long will benefit. Keep ball in fairway and stay out of fairway bunkers! Greens are mostly fast. Best to have uphill putts. AND some of the most beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and Monterey Bay! Staff as helpful and accommodating as can be-they know how demanding a day can be there-but fulfilling just as much.

the Supt.. should provide putting lessons, count on at least putting 3x, 80% of the time

This is a Wonderful golf course. Great staff. Great breakfast. It is hard though. Bring your big boy game.

But a really nice and fair course. Fairways were nice/in solid shape . LOTS of sand traps both in fairways and guarding and around greens. Definitely a course I’d play again. At 50+ golf now fee, it was well worth the price 1/2 to 1/3 of the normal rate.

This is a challenging course for a 16 handicapper, the greens are exceptionally fast

Enjoy playing here. Greens were very fast and tough pin placements. But will definitely play here again. Friendly staff.

I’ve played Bayonet many times over the last 3 years. Unfortunately the course is in very poor shape right now. There is so little grass on the fairways and greens that you can see dirt through the razor thin grass. The fairways are also loaded with old divots and the greens have lots of old ball marks. I hope they find a way to rejuvenate the course - it’s not fun to play right now.