Black Horse at Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course
About
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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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by Davehockey10 on 01/23/2026
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Photo submitted by u314164117789 on 01/03/2026
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Photo submitted by cuem1jVFa53KtYR91ein on 07/12/2025
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Photo submitted by cuem1jVFa53KtYR91ein on 07/12/2025
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Photo submitted by iPROsRkwNPnyBsJ42OJw on 06/23/2025
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Photo submitted by vmlnOoOq6zeV3qscWXRU on 02/07/2025
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Photo submitted by Eric4647645 on 09/21/2024
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Photo submitted by u423719093 on 08/12/2024
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Photo submitted by Rditull1 on 08/30/2023
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Photo submitted by Rditull1 on 07/19/2023
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Photo submitted by Tommy7999582 on 09/08/2022
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Photo submitted by Coronas on 12/03/2021
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Photo submitted by Coronas on 12/03/2021
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Photo submitted by 24thelane on 12/01/2021
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Photo submitted by 7311coho on 10/19/2021
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Good Times! Photo submitted by cdarby66 on 10/18/2021
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Photo submitted by SHARON5760623 on 09/20/2021
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Photo submitted by Apj345 on 08/02/2021
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Photo submitted by adutta80 on 08/01/2021
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Photo submitted by bass7467 on 06/10/2021
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#7 on BlackHorse Photo submitted by privera1111 on 04/09/2021
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Photo submitted by Alex326 on 02/09/2021
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Photo submitted by Ready2teeup on 08/03/2020
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Photo submitted by tigerj18 on 07/27/2020
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A Great Trst Photo submitted by danstone360 on 07/19/2020
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Great views when the clouds burnoff Photo submitted by danstone360 on 07/19/2020
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Photo submitted by Eric4077948 on 06/06/2020
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Photo submitted by spyker95037 on 11/23/2019
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 09/19/2019
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Blackhorse 7/22 Photo submitted by Tarango21 on 07/22/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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Photo submitted by Gremlingolfer on 05/15/2019
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Photo submitted by pmiddlebrook on 05/11/2017
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Photo submitted by u785556203 on 02/06/2017
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Photo submitted by u785556203 on 02/06/2017
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Photo submitted by u785556203 on 02/06/2017
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Photo submitted by u785556203 on 02/06/2017
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No 7 looking at Monterey Bay Photo submitted by dtheders on 08/16/2016
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Photo submitted by chungngo1965 on 02/26/2016
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Photo submitted by fittinguy on 10/31/2014
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Narrow and closely trimmed--let it run! Photo submitted by fittinguy on 10/31/2014
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Photo submitted by JamieFish on 10/13/2013
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Photo submitted by JamieFish on 10/13/2013
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Photo submitted by JamieFish on 10/13/2013
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Photo submitted by mtheobald832 on 10/05/2012
Golfer Reviews
Course taking drought badly
Tees in horrible condition (i wonder why), fairways ok, greens are tough as usual, saw some damaged. play at front nine was fast, back was slow after catching up with several groups in front
First time to play Black Horse. I had a Blast. Great course layout, entertaining greens and manageable holes. Used all my clubs in being successful on the course. I'm certain on clear days the course offers magnificent views. I look forward to playing here again soon.
The new layout provides great challenges for all levels of players. Also, the views of the Monterey coast on some of the holes are just beautiful. Overall, a great course to play at.
Both Black Horse and Bayonet are great golf courses. Best value on the peninsula.
Great bang for the buck!
Blackhorse and BayonNet are the best values in the Monterey Area. The only downside is it seems to be the last place in that area to see the sun and wind can be a factor.
Links-ish style
Stopped here while in the area for work. Awesome to get onto a PGA course for a great price. Every joke was amazing. The whole thing looks to be built on a sand dune - do felt very links style. Lots of bunkers and long well manacured fairways. Would never walk it. Was pushed a bit from behind, bug also got to play 3 holes with an assistant pro. All in all there are a lot of choices, but I'll be back.
Too slow
Decent course spoilt by too many beginners slowing the pace.
Still great
Great courses. Challenging shots.
Greens were perfect!!
Always fantastic.
Blackhorse in Monterey
What a beautiful course. Extremely challenging.
So close to the famous Pebble beach golf courses.
Pebble Beach too expensive. This is a must do golf course for far less. Ocean views here as well.
More enjoyable than Bayonet
Better variety of holes than Bayonet. Course in great condition.
Fun but
was a very nice day and course very very challenging hard to judge distance but we all did better than we thought will do again and try other side next
Amenities over the top
Staff meets you in parking lot with cart and helps you unload your gear and set up cart. Outanding for all departments
Black Horse Golf Course
Great course and in outstanding condition. Challenging and interesting layout. Tough greens to read but thoroughly enjoyable. We'll be back soon
Challenging greens, beautiful setting
Weather was cool (50's/60's) and a bit foggy. Starter summed up the course perfectly: forgiving off the tees, challenging to get to the greens, challenging putting. Fortunately for my handicap, the greens were NOT super hard and fast, but very rolling and slopey. I had several fails on reading the break. Many putts with 2 breaks, some with 3. Approach shots are crucial, getting your ball to the correct zone on the green and sticking it there. Played blues, slope 135. I found it more challenging than that. Looking forward to Bayonet soon. Finished 4.5 hrs.
Great course... tough and fair
Great value. Fantastic course. Love every time I play here.