Black Horse at Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course

These two courses are amazing..Challenging but amazing fun..maybe the best views of any course in California with the most amazing trees..The staff and the practice area are amazing

The pro shop (who by the way the older lady in there is about as rude and unfriendly as they come.) put us with two singles. They played so slow that by the four hole we had two foursomes stacked up behind us and they did not care. This stressed me out so bad that I ended up picking up my ball and waited for them at the next tee until the eighth hole where I called the pro shop and turned us in. The marshal came out and I asked if my wife and I could leave these two and go play Bayonet. Well we get over to Bayonet and there is singles just walking from different holes on the course like they own the place and they kept cutting in front of us. One guy that cut in front of us was playing two balls to boot walking which we were now held up by him. Of course no marshal ever to be found there. Bottom line VERY poor management especially for the money they get.

Did not want to give a positive review because this course is so nice I don’t want to see it get crowded.

Well worth the trip. I am a beginner and had no business playing this course but you only live once, so just do it.

One of my two favorite courses on the Monterey peninsula. I'll return when it's not so windy.

I love both of these courses. Very challenging greens. When you can find a good deal a round at either course is not to be missed.

Blackhorse is a wonderful course. Even though the greens we aerated a few weeks ago, the course was in good shape. It has some wonderful views of the ocean. While there are a few homes around the course, you really don't notice them. One of the best courses in the area.

Played with a buddy our first time at the course range balls cart and golt 65$ plus a free replay because the had punched the greens we expected a tough time on the greens but they were in good shape

Unfortunately I wasn’t aware of the fact that greens and fairways had been recently punched and sanded before I played there otherwise I wouldn’t have booked it. It was like hitting from hard pan. The pro shop was giving refunds to players except for the ones who had booked a Hot Deal on golf now.

Very disappointing.

But under normal conditions this is a great course that’s why I recommend it

I had a nice day playing with 2 others on Bayonet. The coarse is hard with fast greens even after recent rains. Do not fly it to the hole. Pace was good but got very slow for last 4 holes. They will aerate April 5 th to prep fir PGA club championship.

I've played Bayonet once before and really loved it, and just played Black Horse for the first time and found it equally amazing. The course is in great shape...fairways, greens, rough. Sand traps were a bit hard...just like the cart path. And greens were extremely tough and tricky. All in all an extremely enjoyable layout.

we played after several days of strong rains and the course was in great shape. Drains exceptionally well

It's hard to believe I haven't played here for 3 months. Blackhorse is one of my peninsula favorite courses. Conditions are usually above average (but not quite superior like Quail or Spyglass). Blackhorse is a challenging course. Every green has multiple tiers and breaks making the preferred landing area very small. In addition to that the greens are firm so holding approach shots can be difficult at times.

The layout is fun with several elevation changes throughout the course. Numerous views of the Monterey Bay help ease the pain of the difficult greens.

Greens are in decent shape but are in need of the upcoming maintainance next week. They are rolling a little slow (medium speed) right now. More than likely they haven't been mowed in a couple days due to the rain we've had this week.

Fairways weren't bad. A few thin areas but very playable throughout. Fairways were super soft due to the recent rain so roll out on drives was non-existent.

First cut of rough was lush throughout.

This course sits in a cooler foggy area of the peninsula. It's not uncommon for temps to be 10 degrees cooler at Blackhorse than at surrounding neighborhoods just a few miles down the road. It may be sunny and warm at your hotel but it can be cool and damp at Bayonet/Blackhorse. Come prepared with extra layers.

Also, unlike Bayonet, you will not go back by the clubhouse at the turn (or at anytime during the round). The beverage cart is regularly out during prime time and there is a cooler with bottled waters on the 10th tee box. Other than that make sure you are stocked up with food and drinks.

I have played Bayonet and Blackhorse regularly since the courses were re-designed in 2008. I've also played every other public and resort course in the area and most of the private clubs as well (still waiting for the Cypress invite...) Factoring in design, championship-quality golf, course conditions, location, views and PRICE, Bayonet and Blackhorse are the best overall options anywhere near the Monterey Pensinsula. Seriously. Both courses are incredible. And always in impeccable condition. Both are extremely challenging, but in different ways. Greens can be very, very fast but roll pure. False fronts, multi-tiered greens, steep-faced bunkers and elevation changes on your approach shots make scoring tough. And there are no easy two-putts to be had. Anywhere. Bayonet plays tight off the tee. Blackhorse is a little more open off the tee, but wind becomes more of a factor. Routing ensures that you will have to contend with the wind from all angles during the round.

Both courses play around 6,600 yards from the blue tees. And can feel longer (especially on windy days.) Tips are 7,000+ but really should be left for competitive players and scratch/plus handicaps.

Great range and practice facility.

Restaurant/bar is decent (great view) but there''s not much to it. No white tablecloth dining. No spa. No country club amenities. This place is about world-class quality golf and nothing else. And that's awesome.

For the first time, I am playing so called poor man's Pebble Beach. Well, the truth is far from it. The course is in such minty condition. Its neither poor nor easy.

Green breaks true just as it supposed to be, fairway is in great shape if you hit it, the ball runs a mile and half, need to avoid landing on the wrong side of the green and false front, I have learned my lessons the hard way. Shot 43 in the front and 50 on the back. Can't really complain.

After all, its a great course to play. BTW, if you volunteer for the PGA championship which is in June this year, you will get a free round.

And the staff is very courteous and professional. I will give it two thumbs up and will play this course any given time in the future even though its a 146 miles round trip.

The course is always in pristine condition..not a blade of grass out of place..both of these courses are as good as Pebble..at 1/10th the cost...the staff understands customer service..and they are good at it..the crew on the course keeps the bunkers in great shape...fairways are very tight..rough is minimal..the greens will be what gets you...hard and fast...I always enjoy myself at this course..thanks

What a beautiful course. Sweeping views of Monterey Bay plus a great layout and conditions. The greens will challenge the best of golfers. Fast and undulating. Forgiving fairways, and tough approach shots that require course knowledge. I was fortunate to play with some locals who provided much needed advise. Love this track.