Bayonet GC: #18
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4.5
1549 Reviews (1549)
5 Stars
909
4 Stars
455
3 Stars
130
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
25
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
90.2%
Recommend this course
1422 out of 1549 reviews
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4.3
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.5%
Recommend this course
28 out of 32 reviews
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4.5
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.5%
Recommend this course
54 out of 61 reviews
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Course Highlights
Bayonet's challenging layout features long par fives, undulating fast greens, and tight fairways that reward well-struck shots. Friendly staff, pristine course conditions, and smooth pace of play make this Monterey Peninsula gem consistently worth the trip.

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.

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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

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Reviews

4.5
1549 Reviews (1549)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 64
Patio Dining 52
19th Hole Scenic Views 47
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 124
Undulating Greens 109
Elevation Changes 92
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 106
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 86
Playing Multiple Courses 70
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 103
Convenient to the City 64
Near Local Attractions 54

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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Beautiful 36 hole golf course

Played here solo on a slow Thursday late morning. A foursome waved me through at the 4th which was nice of them. A lot of grounds keeper working that day. Needed some getting used to with the noise of their machines. A beautiful course I played Bayonet this time and had a great time. Some of the restrooms were too close to the tees and the noise I made affected some golfers, sorry guys did not see you teeing off because I was inside the porta potty! Tip. Take an extra club because of the sneeky wind on the back nine.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Exceptional conditions - greens outstanding

Pace of play for public course was great. Greens condition A#1. Very challenging course, golf as it should be. Staff all great people.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The setting and views!

Couldn’t ask for a better day! The fairways and greens were in great shape. The two fellows that we were teamed with were excellent company and I noticed everyone around as being very congenial. Pace of play was very good! We will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course.

Challenging. Good shape. Maintenance crew is outstanding. Support staff enjoyable. Greens difficult. Bunkers good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Drought course. For hosting the PGA championship in June, the course has slipped down. Port-a-potties on 6-that's it. No water! Take your own. Very slow 2 with no one in front. Backed up course-no Marshall.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bayonet

This course needs help, fairways are a mess. The bunkers had no sand in them, we asked for our money back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Staff was very professional and friendly. Restaurant food excelland!

Course should have colored flags to identify pin positions .

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

So-So

The course gets good reviews but my friend and I found it to be very average. It was extremely soft and in poor shape. Ground under repair everywhere and the greens putted poorly. Very challenging course and a cool layout but underwhelming overall.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Course is well worth playing and good value. It will challenge all golfers...good luck

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Beginner
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 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

I love the chilly weather

This golf experience was fantastic. Course is in good shape from tee to green. Very memorable tree lined fairways and seaside vegetation. Many downhill tee shots help too. I love this place. I'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Spoiler, recent aeration still evident and no warning given

I have played this Bayonet course several times and loved it but this time the course was still recovering from aeration and was not warned of it which was a bummer. Greens were on different levels of recovery which made putting very inconsistent. Most of the players moved to the other course which I should have done and regretted it. I do enjoy this challenging course, the wind direction makes you always play a hole differently each time you are here. The workers on the course were courteous and stopped to let me play which I truly appreciate.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Most beautiful fogbank I have ever played in

First time to Monterey Peninsula Golf. Play Black Horse absolutely beautiful will condition and maintain course I have ever played. Can't control Mother Nature sometimes you get the fog did for the first four holes cleared most beautiful sunny day for the next eight holes. Finished in the fog greens were Lightning Fast bunkers were great Fairways were perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Careful at the moment

This is the first time I have written a review, I usually believe it is a personal opinion.

I love this course and play it frequently. I am posting this to warn, especially visitors, that the course is in very poor condition. This is due to the recent PGA Championship.. Yes it was punched but that is something I expect twice a year. Its not the reason.

Again, wait at least 7 weeks visitors it is not ready to play.

Play Blackhorse next door and enjoy same atmosphere if not quite as difficult.

K

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bayonet

Good course, not great. Lots of traps, sand so so. Needs better markings/maps from one fairway to the next tee. No refreshment cart. Good rough. Course well maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough conditions

Greens and fairways were punched, but they gave me a Free round. I will back in a month.

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