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4.4
1039 Reviews (1039)
5 Stars
502
4 Stars
372
3 Stars
111
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
86.9%
Recommend this course
916 out of 1039 reviews
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4.3
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.8%
Recommend this course
27 out of 33 reviews
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4.4
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.3%
Recommend this course
82 out of 95 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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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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4.4
1039 Reviews (1039)
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
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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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Conditions Average
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 99
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

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

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
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 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

pace of play

Pace of play was not there. Marshall weren't really does not care. How slow people play....

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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