The Bayonet at Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course

I had the privilege of playing from late afternoon to Sunset and had a great time. I joined two very good golfers and we played from the blue tips. A much longer course then from the white tips. I was impressed by the condition of the fairways and greens but mostly the sand in the sand traps made for great lies almost everywhere as long as I kept it in play. A great be back

Course was okay but nothing special. Lots of bunkers, trees. Fairways were good. Greens were sanded to slow roll following recent tournament. Staff wouldn't let me go out early since I'd booked online. I had arrived an hour early. Range and practice areas were good. Bunkers had inconsistent sand/quality which my group and I noticed and commented on amongst ourselves. I'm glad I got the online rate. I wouldn't play this course at normal rates. I won't be back. Plenty of other options in this area.

good tree lined course, stay on the fairways and it's not that hard, we had a good day but watched many struggle in the rough, front nine played in 2 hours, back nine 3.5 hours, some very slow players around which spoilt it a little -

Bayonet is a very difficult course especially when windy and the greens are running fast. If you are a single digit handicap then go for it. All others may find it very difficult as the greens are extremely fast. Our foursome had so many 3,4,5 putts it was ridiculous. Several holes if you were above hole then it became a challenge to keep your ball on the green. Prices also are over $150 now unless you find a discount. The course is beautiful and in 5 star condition, but is a US Open challenge for most golfers.

I’m a junkie when it comes to researching where to play when I travel. I have long known about the former Fort Ord courses and given the reviews I had high expectations. They were met — and then some. I was enamored with the entire facility. The driving range was out of commission because they were hosting the PGA professionals golf tournament the following week. For that same reason they also had all carts relegated to the cart paths and had each hole roped off. Well that sounds like it would have been a nuisance, it was actually somewhat cool. I’m just barely imaginative (or delusional) enough to be able to pretend there are people on the other side of the ropes... and I’m inside them playing for the cash.

All that said, the trees have evidently been softened from years past. Branches had been thinned out to make it possible to advance the ball if you miss the fairway. I seemed to notice a pattern on the par fours and fives, where there are two fairway bunkers staggered different links from the tea on either side of the fairway. This was a pretty cool design element in that you could work the ball left to right, or right to left, depending on which one you were trying to I seemed to notice a pattern on the par fours and fives, where there are two fairway bunkers staggered different distances from the tee on either side of the fairway. This was a cool design element in that you benefited from working the ball left to right, or right to left, depending on which one you were trying to cover and which one you were steering away from. It also appeared to me that most of the teeing grounds were elevated and the fairways were at the bottom of the hill. Most of the approaches were back up the hill to firm and fast greens. The greens rolled very true and there is a lot of movement in each one. To clarify, I didn’t feel as though they were heavily pitched, but there were many areas on the greens that would necessitate playing multiple breaks. I’m not sure if the rough was as high as it usually is, and I was lucky enough to have hit many fairways that day, but on the one hole where I caught the rough it was very very de i’m not sure if the rough was as high as it usually is, and I was lucky enough to have had many fairways that day, but on the one hole where I missed it was a penalty. However, if you miss the fairway every hole had a spot where you could run the ball onto the green.

As there were many players on the course that were preparing for the PGA professionals tournament, the pace was relatively slow despite being behind stacks of singles. We will consider this an anomaly. I’m sure the pace is usually nothing like what it was for me. Note, I still would have finished in the far less than four hours; was just surprised by the pace given it was just singles ahead — but soon saw why. (Not that this matters for review purposes, but I eventually paired up with one such professional who was with his caddie and his wife. They were extremely friendly and it was interesting to watch him prepare. It also showed why the pace was slower than expected.)

If I ever went back I would want to play Black Horse for the sole purpose of having played them both. My high expectations, as mentioned, were clearly met with Bayonet. Perhaps next time I’ll check out the serrated bunkers, which are the hallmark of the other track. If I had one complaint it would be that there was no signature hole. At least, I didn’t take note of any single hole that stood out from the rest. It’s just a good, consistent, difficult collection of holes.

Great course on the Monterey Peninsula that has it all: degree of difficulty, great views, pace of play, immaculate fairways and greens, awesome amenities, and all at a great price. Don’t miss this gem!!

Course in good shape but it was an extremely windy day. I was disappointed that nobody mentioned that it would be cart path only.

2pm twilight at bayo is the best value in Northern CA. Best course for the money!

Looking for a Monerey Bay course at a good price and value? Want to bypass the traffic? Do you like a good challenge and yet is forgiving? You've come to the right course. Steeped in tradition and history, this updated course is sure to please the discriminating golfer. We played Bayonet, generally considered the more challenging course. The course was in great condition before the up and coming PGA Senior Championship. The weather was cool so dress in layers. Great value, specially if you get a GolfNow deal. North of Monterey allows you to bypass most of the traffic if you are heading north after your round. If the PGA is holding a tournament, you know it can be a challenge but the have multiple tee box for all levels of skilled players. The practice facilities are really nice. We teed off at 9am and the pace of play was good. I have a 13.6 index and played the whites and that still had a slope rating of around 131?yet the tips are often 50 yard back. I felt good recording a 86 for the round. I would would gladly come back and recommend this course for weekend warriors and vacationers alike, and you won't be disappointed.

Though thw course was in excellent condition, it was set up for upcoming event. Golf carts paths only, which really had an impact on our group. Though not handicaped, we all have had surgeries which limit our abilities. I feel anytime a course is path only, it should be disclosed to booking party when booked. We play these courses 3/4 times a year, and never have had linited cart access.

Bayonet is a great golf course, plenty of challenge and plenty of length as desired.

Awesome courses. Lots of elevation changes. Bring your sand wedge.

It was a beautiful day at Bayonet! There was no one in front of us or behind us. Conditions were great. Staff was friendly as always.