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4.3
1068 Reviews (1068)
5 Stars
515
4 Stars
385
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
89.4%
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944 out of 1068 reviews
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4.2
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
12
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1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.2%
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25 out of 26 reviews
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4.3
52 Reviews (52)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.5%
Recommend this course
46 out of 52 reviews
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Course Highlights
This foothills course delivers a consistently challenging layout with fast, multi-tiered greens and dramatic elevation changes that reward every club in your bag. Friendly staff, strong value, and reliable pace of play make it a top daily-fee pick near Los Angeles.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6756 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.2

Nestled in the foothills of Yorba Linda, Black Gold Golf Club sits on the site of a former Shell Oil Field. Arthur Hills, the course's designer, thought the location, with its dramatic elevation changes and panoramic views overlooking Orange County and Palm Beach, was the perfect place for a round of golf. On a clear day, the views stretch as far as the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. The challenging layout is filled with narrow, rolling fairways and fast greens accented by thick patches of punishing rough. Due to the hilly terrain, a flat lie is hard to come by. The front nine requires accuracy and the back nine offers some particularly interesting risk-reward opportunities. Water hazards come into play throughout Black Gold Golf Club, most notably on the 18th. This par-5 finishing hole incorporates a cascading waterfall.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arthur Hills (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Black Gold Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.3
1068 Reviews (1068)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 30
Patio Dining 18
19th Hole Scenic Views 15
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 42
Narrow Fairways 35
Undulating Greens 34
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 33
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 29
Locals 24
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 24
Convenient to the City 22
Worth the Drive 22

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Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Hole 10 construction

Always loved playing here. Hole 10 is undergoing construction so it is a short par 3 about 100 yards hitting from a mat for the time being.

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

Great course.pace of play was awesome only 4 hours.i have played 6 different courses around this area and average time has been 6 houre

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Resident discount

The course is great but purchasing on GolfNow does not allow you to get the Yorba Linda resident discount. Black gold will not honor the discount if you purchase from GolfNow. It’s a significant discount.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Very good greens well worth it weill be coming back for sure

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Disappointment and Suggestions Regarding the Ongoing Construction at Black Gold Golf Club

Because of Black Gold Golf Club’s strong reputation and the wonderful memories from my first round there last year, my wife and I decided to visit again despite the long drive of about 25 miles.

However, we were somewhat disappointed that construction work was underway on the 18th hole, one of the signature holes of the course. The beautiful scenery featuring the pond had greatly enhanced the character and prestige of the course, so it was unfortunate not to experience it in its original condition. In addition, due to the construction, we also had to tee off from mat tee boxes on the 10th hole, which was another disappointment.

In situations like this, I believe it would help strengthen customer trust and further enhance the image of Black Gold Golf Club if guests were informed in advance about the construction-related inconveniences, and if some form of compensation were offered, such as slightly reduced green fees or complimentary services.

I sincerely hope for the continued improvement and success of Black Gold Golf Club.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First Time? Play with a member!

Overall, this was an OK course. The pictures on the website must have been taken during a high rainy season. The rough and surrounding area is not green. In fact it looks like wasteland.

For SoCal, it is a good value if you pay twilight fees. The course has a lot of blind shots and balls are GONE if you miss the fairways. Hence why you need a regular player or a member with you. We played with a member and he saved us a TON of shots because he told us where to hit. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were in great shape. Greens were fast which was great.

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

Solid

Great pace until we hit a very slow group on #14. Still finished in 4.5 hours though. Conditions are good, could use a little more sand in some bunkers but greens are great. Layout is awesome, definitely coming back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fast greens penalize good shots

This place is fun. Strategic holes, well kept. Good value.

My issue is that the greens are so fast, you cannot play amateur golf -> center of green, no pin hunting kind of safe golf here. The greens are so fast that a good shot for 99% of amateurs will be penalized. You’re on in two, GIR, and will still expect bogey or worse. As long as you’re okay with that, fun course. If you’re not open to tapping a ball and it roll 20ft -> avoid.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

OC gem

Black Gold is a scenic canyon course in the Orange County foothills. The layout is challenging, the conditions very nice despite having been aerated the week before.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

OK

Course was in good shape… staff was excellent and everyone was great. However. 10 should’ve just remained closed because hitting off of a mat on top of a wood box was unnecessary. Pace of play was horrendous… Seven parties stuck in two holes was pretty insane.

Played through and skipped 3 holes and it still took us 4 1/2 hours for the round (of 15)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Aerification Wasn't Bad

I was warned about the aerification prior to the round, but it didn't really impact the experience. Other than a few bumps here and there, the greens were already bounding back, and most putts rolled smoothly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
1.0
First Time Playing

Back 9 only

GolfNow didn’t inform me we could only play the back 9 only today due to aerificatuin

Wasn’t have driven so far .

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time at Black Golf

Friendly and helpful staff.

Nice greens and wide fairways.

Some construction but understandable.

A tad pricey but overall a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions

I reserved my round on GOLFNOW app. It was easy. When I arrived to the course it was under construction. There was no prior notice and they did not give any discount because of the course being under construction. If I had cancelled to to this I still would have been charged. I was not happy. So until the course is complete I will not be returning.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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