Bayonet GC: #18
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4.6
1528 Reviews (1528)
5 Stars
897
4 Stars
449
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
92.1%
Recommend this course
1404 out of 1528 reviews
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4.3
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.2%
Recommend this course
16 out of 19 reviews
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4.6
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.8%
Recommend this course
60 out of 64 reviews
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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

4.6
1528 Reviews (1528)

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 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fantastic, difficult course

Great course at a great rate. Fairways were less punishing than expected (only lost one ball) but greens were extremely difficult and fast. Lots of dog legs on the back nine. Course was in fantastic condition and I got paired up with a really nice guy who made the round a lot of fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome Golf Course

First time playing here, had the best day of golf on Bayonet Course, beautiful clubhouse and we will be back in March for more awesome golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome experience

Break in rain and sunny all day. Course in pristine condition, pace of play was extraordinary that day. The back 9 was more challenging with making putts. Wish this course was closer to sacramento as we’d definitely play it more often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

As usual

This course is almost always in great shape AS USUAL. Be careful on the greens. Fast and difficult. Playing them will help your game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great value, hard golf course

I played the pre-renovation Bayonet frequently in my high school and college years in the 70's -80's and it was the toughest course on the peninsula. The renovations (about 10 years ago) were great - cut back the trees a bit and improved the conditions, but still the same footprint. Still really hard, but a bit fairer off the fairway and balls rarely stay up in the trees now. Great layout, great views. The greens were so firm and fast it was a bit unfair. Had a great round through 15, then knocked 40 footer on 16 off the false front and 30 yards down a hill. In spite of that frustration, a wonderful day of golf for a reasonable price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, great value

Great golf course and an excellent value. Very good food in the clubhouse. Picturesque and very well maintained course.

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

Just wish there was a Marshall

Great course, great deal just wish there was a Marshall on the course. Had a couple of ppl on the course that were jumping from hole to hole. If there was a Marshall that would not have happened. Overall great place to Play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing course & location

A must - the next best course after the 17 mile drive choices.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Golf

Bayonet is always way challenging. Nothing easy. Getting to the greens is only 1/2 the battle. So tough. So much fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The pin on #16 at Bayonet was not accessible. Since I was playing alone, I took the time to relax and dropped a ball in the middle of the green and it rolled 30 yards off the green.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First time at Bayonet

Went to Bayonet with a couple of friends.. I think I had a good time even though the putting was little too difficult, but it's not the course. Haha.. I would love to go there again to play another round.. Hope it happens soon. Look at the picture with the ocean view!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Bayonet-what a gem

Great course. Greens are tough, need a high approach shot to stick. Would have broken 90 had it not been for a US Open like greens.....ha

Fairways have some strange grass growing but still in great shape considering the recent rain.

Definitely will go back for more punishment.

Staff very friendly. Great calamari app; goes great with a beer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens firm and fast but will hold a good shot

I really enjoy the Bayonet course. You can play the white tees at just under 6000 yards or the blues at 6600 and have as competitive a round as you like. Greens are in excellent shape , firm and fast. Only problem for me is they are hard to read. Don’t feel too bad about three putts, at some point you will have have at least one

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

As usual

We are a foursome who play every week. We try to play different courses so each guy picks a course when it's his turn. My point is that we like Bayonet/Black Horse so much we find one of these courses in our rotation each month. We all love these courses. Gotta love golf in the Monterey area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value, especially considering course quality. Good amount of tee box options. Hey, you can play here 6 rounds for one at pebble!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Challenge

A beautiful course, always a strong challenge. Not much letup. Fair but fast and tough greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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