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4.6
1338 Reviews (1338)
5 Stars
778
4 Stars
413
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
93.3%
Recommend this course
1234 out of 1338 reviews
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4.7
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 25 reviews
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4.6
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.4%
Recommend this course
68 out of 72 reviews
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Course Highlights
Black Horse delivers a highly rated layout with immaculate conditions and panoramic Monterey Bay views that consistently impress. Exceptional value for the Monterey Peninsula, combined with friendly staff and a smooth pace of play, makes every round rewarding.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7025 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.9

Following a $13 million renovation at this 36-hole former military facility, Black Horse Golf Course was not only dramatically improved, but now comparable to its more revered sister course, Bayonet. Black Horse has long been considered the easier of the two, but that's not exactly a given now with the improvements and lengthening by golf course architect Gene Bates. Its serrated bunkers may be a little easier to get out of than the cavernous craters on Bayonet, and the fairways are little more generous, but Black Horse makes up for it with more undulating and difficult greens. The renovation also opened up the views to Monterey Bay for both courses. Trees were trimmed, and both courses now have an overall cleaner look, especially with the latest bentgrass turf from tee to green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Jacklin T1 Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gene Bates (2008) Chris Gray (1998)

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
1338 Reviews (1338)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 71
19th Hole Scenic Views 44
Patio Dining 38
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 106
Bunkers 100
Elevation Changes 78
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 97
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 72
A Weekend Splurge 60
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 84
Convenient to the City 57
Near Local Attractions 54

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Recently Aerated

It’s been punched recently. Tee boxes, fairways, greens. FYI before you book….

But I’ve played here many times and it’s a fantastic course. Hard course and challenging. Builds character

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Beautiful!

Beautiful area. I expected the course to be in nicer condition, the greens are hard anyways and dry right now. It's wonderful, and a privilege to be out there but I have seen it better. There was not a drink cart, but it was a weds. Pace of play was excellent, didn't wait once. Worth the value for sure.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great people, disappointing conditions

The black horse course was in rough shape. It’s got the potential to be great; however, the condition the course was in was subpar. The fairways and the greens were patchy. Some areas were missing grass altogether. It was not worth the full value they charged. On the upside, the staff was super friendly and they had a nice pro shop.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Course

Played this course with my brother and cousins. Great course to play with awesome views. Greens were very well taken care of. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

No Food

My friends and I love the course and staff are great, but the kitchen is always closed when we finish so we have to go elsewhere for food and drinks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good layout. Tough greens

Good course with some nice views. Really challenging greens so get good at reading.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Give It Time

Magnificent greens are a thing of the past. They are playable but were the best ever back in 2000 to 2009. They have slowly deteriorated since then. The fairways as well need attention. Great food, great staff and maintenance crew. The science of maintaining the greens are gone here.

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

Tough but enjoyable

Nice tract - elevation changes so tough to walk but good workout. Good condition - greens hard and not receptive to long approaches - must miss in right spot - challenging undulations on greens. Good Luck

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Challenge

Lucky we had rain a few days before to soften the greens. Course was in good condition, but the greens we are little thin. We were told new management company just took it over. Will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 156
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
San Francisco Advisor
Previously Played

Average conditions at premium price

I love the layout of Blackhorse. Always have and always will. In fact it used to be my home course. Sadly conditions are starting to slip a bit, yet prices are going up. They are charging premium prices for average conditions. Something needs to change. 3 of the greens were heavily diseased and had dirt areas. Bunkers had thin amount of sand, fairways have thin spots. This is prime spring golf time. Conditions should be better.

For the mid week price the course is worth it but for the much higher weekend prices , I’d skip it

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course-hadn't played it in a few years but it's as good as ever. It's a challenging track-especially in the wind-so bring your A game.

Nice views of the ocean on a few holes which add to the experience

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Not quite up to Par

We have played here for years and conditions were not quite a a years past

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Go to place to play when in Monterey. Tough but fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

A great course which challenges you to put your ball in the right spot. Most difficult thing about this course is the greens which have many false fronts and sloping backs/sides. Miss your target or if you're unsure of where to hit the green and good luck as there didn't seem to be many easy up and downs.

Will definitely play this again with a little more on course knowledge on where to hit it.

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