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.
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Awards & Recognition
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Top Courses in California(2016 #25)
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by kevanrayden on 01/09/2026
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Team Gtz. Photo submitted by 2NsGtz 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
Golfer Reviews
Yet Another Winer Course
Maybe it’s the volume of players during Covid, but just like any nicer public course, the course is completely winterized. Tee boxes were compacted dirt, fairways were dried out and hard, rough is yellow and overgrown, and bunkers without sand. Greens were immaculate as always, rolled and quick. Course is definitely not worth the steep price point in current conditions, but similarly to other higher end public courses, the winterization made it unrewarding. Spring time is soon around the corner.
Great mountain course
This course is like a mix between Arrowood and eagle Glenn on steroids Great amenities and Great Service Great Greens
One of the best courses in Orange county
I found this course to have one of the best and professional staff that makes playing here the most enjoyable. Thank you.
Beautiful
Great course and layout. Very challenging for a beginner of my caliber (>1 year) but had fun. Getting to hole 3 was a bit confusing but probably had to do with the fact that it was my first time there. Definitely coming back
Fun but a little pricey
Great course with views of the valley and on some holes you can see all the way to the ocean. Well laid out with very good turf. Bunkers are crushed marble rather than sand which imakes them very white. Nice course, just a little more pricey than I expected for a weekly player.
Great course at reasonable fee
Recently, many golf courses raised golf fee due to increasing demand. But course condition and service did not follow the fee increase. I truly believe Black Gold is the course where I am happy to pay to play. Fantastic course layout with great course condition and freindly service by staffs always satisfy and meet my expectation!
Monday pace
Love the course, love the layout, but will not be playing on Monday mornings, there is group that plays in the morning and I happened to be behind the group,
FANTASTIC COURSE
Played here for my birthday. Couldn't have selected a better course to play. The course is challenging but very fair. Beautiful layout. Each hole is unique. Has a private feel once out on the course. The fairways and greens were in excellent condition. Highly recommended. Can't wait to play here again!
Black Gold is Like Texas T
Great course and was in great shape. Seems like people are playing golf slower than ever nowadays instead of ready golf. Does anyone fix their divots any more? All in all I love this course and will play it any chance I get. The wait staff in the clubhouse was awesome too. Arthur was on top of it!
Premium Play
Excellent experience
Course is in great condition and pace of play was moderate.
Stay in the fairways off the tee and you are rewarded. Miss the fairways and you will struggle.
Green reading skills are a must as greens are undulating, fast, and three putting is easy to do.
Terrific variety as No two holes look the same.
On the front nine there are back to back par threes.