Bayonet GC: #18
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4.5
1551 Reviews (1551)
5 Stars
909
4 Stars
456
3 Stars
130
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
90.4%
Recommend this course
1424 out of 1551 reviews
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4.1
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
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1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.2%
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30 out of 34 reviews
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4.4
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
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2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.7%
Recommend this course
55 out of 62 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
1551 Reviews (1551)

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 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in rough shape.

They should be able to get it in shape by the time PGA championships rollaround

I wish being at the best of luck

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Golf Now Information

Bayonet and Black Horse are two wonderful courses of 18 holes each. When one course (Black Horse) is closed, as it was 29 Mar the other (Bayonet) is negatively impacted. Someone, either Golf Now or B/BH should have advised the Golf Now registrants of the course closure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bayonet Requires Staight Shots

One of my favorite courses. Challenging for all skill sets. Approaches need to be in right quadrant or your putt might have four breaks to contend with. Traps are tough but fair as is the rough. Bay views from many holes. One the day I played the pace of play was slow as we had to wait on most holes. 4:45 to play 18 and no Marshall in site. The number to the restaurant at the 9th tee didn’t work so no sandwich at the turn. But both courses are GREAT tracks. Carts come with free water and often, with Hot Deal on Golf Now a bag of practice balls to warm up with. The range includes a chipping green with traps, natural grass stalls and target greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden gem

This place is amazing...you will seldom play a course this well kept. A few holes even have views of the bay. Enjoy!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Are you up to the challenge?

We played the Bayonet course which like BH is under improvement for the upcoming PGA , would like to play a few weeks before to see it at its best , plan on many 3 putt greens, take time to savor the surroundings

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

On the hill by the bay

One of very few that you can enjoy your round on a rainy day. Just be prepared it is normally colder here. Excellent course layout. Greens are always in great condition. Very tricky but fun . Will definitely come back again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful Golf Course

Almost ready to go for the season when we played, course was in really good shape, but we know it's only going to get better , fantastic and really fun layout, a true test... Please play the right tees.. Greens were absolutely treacherous (which added to the fun of the course), I would highly recommend theses 2 courses to anyone who wants a tough challenge and a Great day of golf...the Pro shop and Starter were perfect at their jobs, once again... A great day was had by us.. Thank You..

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun but tough course!

I talked to one of the locals about the course and they say it is the toughest in Monterey Bay. Bayonet is a beautiful course that is fun to play. Black horse is beautiful when you are standing on the tee but the greens are just plain stupid. If you are more than 13ft forward, left, right or back of the pin then you are most likely off the green into a collection area with little to know chance of getting the ball close to the hole. Bayonet has much better greens but they are still very tricky.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting ready for the club pro PGA.

Golf course is in very good shape, greens are firm and fast. They are getting ready for the PGA tournament in June. Big piles of mulch in the tree areas to beautify the course, which the staff are spreading out. As always the course is very difficult but worth playing. Great views of the ocean on many holes. Food is good in the restaurant, but enjoy the ocean view because the service is always extremely slow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Oh the weather outside is frightful...

Rain rain rain. Mud on your face. Mark, Pick up and clean that ball. i am glad they let us go and play. Only the brave was out there. Teeing off in the rain is a different experience. Wider stance. Shorter swing. Remember all those tips because you need them. Take an extra club because the ball is not rolling. I will come back when the weather is better and give a better review.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Track for a great price

I played Bayonet after playing at Pebble Beach and before playing Spanish Bay Bayonet is an excellent course the fairways are perfect the greens afast and have lots of twists and turns. The fairways are tree lined to accuracy off of the tee is a must. I have not mentioned the great views of the bay you can be in the middle of a Forrest and look out to a great view of the bay. The starter was extremely friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this course in addition to the big name courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best in the srea

We've played this course many times, love the challenge as it mirrors the tour courses

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value, great course, fast greens

Great value, the course was in great shape, with very fast greens! Beautiful to look at from tee box, would recommend. Near Pebble, but note that this course is inland and has very limited sea views. Not scenic per say, but great course layout and bunkering, allowing for clear lines from the tee.

The under tree areas were under maintenance when we played, piles of wood chips laying everywhere, but this is temporary. Overall, a great challenge and great course conditions. Driving range was off mats, but nice practice area. Go if you are in the area, I played as a warm up to Pebble.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the value

Always a very good experience although traps were hard an inch under fluffed top.

Some G.U.R.

Caught a day of wind and biting cold.

Better keep it straight off the TEE or huge trees will get you.

Good practice facility

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather

Great experience

Always wanted to play Bayonet and Black Horse. Did my Basic Trgn. @ Ft. Ord 48 years ago. Myself and the rest of the maggots didn’t have much time for Pgolf so I finally made it back. Coarse layout is cha P one in front or back Pof us, it was pure pleasure. I will Abe back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course name is appropriate

Feels like I've been impaled on a bayonet after I finish a round and add the scorecard. Greens were lightening fast. Mistakes can cost several strokes.

Got to be my favorite to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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