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Black Gold Golf Club

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4.3
1055 Reviews (1055)
5 Stars
506
4 Stars
381
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
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89.5%
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932 out of 1055 reviews
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3.9
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
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16 out of 16 reviews
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4.2
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
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3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.2%
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55 out of 61 reviews
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6756 yards 73.2 136
Blue 72 6439 yards 71.5 132
Blue/White 72 6255 yards 70.7 130
White 72 6045 yards 69.8 127
Gold 72 5564 yards 67.4 121
Gold (W) 72 5564 yards 73.5 133
Red (W) 72 4937 yards 70.2 126
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Scorecard for Black Gold Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 73.2/136 W: 80.3/150 435 299 380 522 449 500 167 220 410 3382 194 415 375 513 400 344 216 382 535 3374 6756
Blue M: 71.5/132 W: 78.2/145 421 287 364 496 430 480 149 203 389 3219 178 400 350 496 378 329 200 371 518 3220 6439
Blue/White M: 70.7/130 W: 77.3/142 421 255 364 496 410 465 149 176 389 3125 178 400 337 483 378 316 188 371 479 3130 6255
White M: 69.8/127 W: 76.1/139 400 255 342 473 410 465 139 176 379 3039 154 344 337 483 357 316 188 348 479 3006 6045
Gold M: 67.4/121 W: 73.5/133 376 242 330 434 388 454 129 147 351 2851 134 297 305 461 331 282 159 320 424 2713 5564
Red M: 64.4/113 W: 70.2/126 335 217 307 406 325 414 108 124 294 2530 116 274 262 406 284 244 139 283 399 2407 4937
Handicap 5 15 9 13 1 11 17 3 7 14 8 12 6 18 16 10 4 2
Par 4 4 4 5 4 5 3 3 4 36 3 4 4 5 4 4 3 4 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 11 15 13 7 1 5 17 3 9 18 12 8 2 10 14 16 6 4
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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
1055 Reviews (1055)

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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mdwright85
Played On
Reviews 93
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Alan6580361
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jethep
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Many blind tee shots

The staff here are always friendly and helpful. This can be a difficult course due to the undulating terrain. There are many blind tee shots where the green is not visible but a decent tee shot in the fairway is rewarded with a nice shot into the green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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sweiser789
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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soyunyoung
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Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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uHNIW3338HN
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful course, 5 tee boxes to choose from and you had best be honest with yourself about what you want to bite off ! Little slow at times but, overall great course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u9170173
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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1st timer

The course was beautiful. Some repairs were being done so we had to take a different route which took us across the 18th fairway. Could be dangerous. They also put two 5some groups out one after another, which really slowed my group down. Will defiantly play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u314163094802
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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masoncramer
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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u1529018179
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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hwlee001
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Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u1219971
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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jchhay562
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Had a great time celebrating my friends birthday! Definitely a course that I would recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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dhgolfrm
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Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Just okay

Greens are below average and were not rolling true… and tee boxes are not great… work to do!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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u314161387790
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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bogeysnstogeys
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

Greens were inconsistent all day. Disappointed because there was no warning of them aerating the greens. If I’m paying $140 for a round of golf, I don’t think it’s an unrealistic expectation for the course to be in tip top shape. If it’s not, adjust the price accordingly. Didn’t mind paying $140 on a Sunday for my fav course but definitely felt like I paid above value.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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raysys
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u246701165
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Reviews 50
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Bang for Your Buck in North OC

Course was both fun and challenging with many changes in elevation and nature abounding it is very possible to see from multiple holes a very wide view of Orange County from some of the holes at a higher elevation. Not a course for beginners but definitely a course worth playing multiple times

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314159512768
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Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough, beautiful, wish it waa cheaper

Great course, tried when they were aerating the greens. Tight fairways to. Pace was just over 4 hrs, wouldnt walk this course as it was very hilly.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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vlziZNKaKZlUnTcKBPtw
Played On
Reviews 101
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

My favourite OC course

This is a great course for a wide variety of challenges - -my favourite in the OC. Beats Anaheim Hills etc hands down. A little better than Eagle Glen. But I like them all.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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