Black Gold Golf Club

About
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.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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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 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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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 |
Course Details
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Food & BeverageAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker RoomsAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in California (2016 #25)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Team Gtz. Photo submitted by rgGkJDrEewSeODFq6jXh on 07/09/2025
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Photo submitted by mdwright85 on 02/15/2024
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Photo submitted by mdwright85 on 02/15/2024
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Photo submitted by mdwright85 on 02/15/2024
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Photo submitted by u000002546322 on 10/29/2023
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Photo submitted by jethep on 07/04/2023
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Photo submitted by u314159904067 on 02/23/2022
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Photo submitted by u887378149 on 02/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u000003318437 on 06/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u000002268714 on 05/31/2021
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Photo submitted by jossc75 on 01/18/2021
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Photo submitted by u340515415 on 06/28/2019
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Photo submitted by u340515415 on 06/28/2019
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Photo submitted by u340515415 on 06/28/2019
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Photo submitted by KennethZ on 06/20/2019
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Photo submitted by schraudtga on 05/21/2019
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Photo submitted by schraudtga on 05/21/2019
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18th green Photo submitted by hbtim1967 on 07/05/2015
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4th hole Photo submitted by csmd5557 on 07/08/2013
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Photo submitted by namaste1973 on 12/10/2012
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Photo submitted by namaste1973 on 12/10/2012
First time, not the last
This was the first time either my wife or I played Black Gold. We played as a team (scramble) and had the best round of our lives. We shot a combined 80. Not the norm for us. The course was gorgeous and pretty hard but we had a blast. It was significant as it was our 30th course together in our 3 years of marriage. Hope to play it again.
A Gem!
We visit Newport area every summer after schools out. When we visit we always try to play at least twice during our stay and we usually gravitate toward the familiar courses along the coast. In this case strayed from out comfort zone and played Black Golf GC. First and foremost, the course was every bit worth the $105 we paid. The entire course from tee box to greens was a pleasure to play and challenging throughout. If you want a course with serious elevation changes that will require you to use every club in your bag, this is the one. The course is in the foothills and every shot is influenced by the "valley effect"...the ball gravitates toward the valley; making down hill putts slow, up hill putts fast, left to right putts don't break, and of course straight putts break a ton. Outside service folks are outstanding and waiting for you as you leave the 18th green. The down side is the range closed and being used as a parking lot as the course parking lot is getting a major renovation. Indoor food and beverage is quite slow, but that was fine as the on course beverage cart was typically johnny on the spot with a cold beer...or two.
Black Gold
Better than 5 months ago with the pace of play. Don’t have to wait on a single hole. One of the bunkers were muddy on the front 9, but maybe I should hit it in the fairway. Course is well maintained. Def worth the price.
Challenging and fun
Have played this course 5 times previously. Fairway conditions were quite good. Greens fast (the practice greens are a good preview of play on the actual course) so that you need to be careful even on uphill putts, and multitiered. Nice changes in elevation. Some narrow landing areas. Probably my favorite daily fee within 50 miles of LA city.
Fine course, but no range for 6 months????
Loss of the driving range for so very long is most unfortunate. Is so long really necessary??
The course is challenging and fun.
Excellent golf course
Nice course with views of Orange County. Greens are fast. Fairways good shape. Carts get locked when approaching certain parts of fairway can be annoying sometimes. Staff very friendly. Great pace and value for the money.
Nicely laid out course
Staffs were kind and professional.
Course is laid out nicely and well maintained.
Greens can be maintained little better but it’s good. The beer was little pricey
Great Course
The course was both challenging and fair. The greens a bit fast and hard to read. Lots of elevated greens. I would definitely go again.
pace of play
Pace of play was not there. Marshall weren't really does not care. How slow people play....