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4.3
1063 Reviews (1063)
5 Stars
513
4 Stars
382
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
88.8%
Recommend this course
939 out of 1063 reviews
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4.2
23 Reviews (23)
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1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 23 reviews
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4.3
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.0%
Recommend this course
47 out of 54 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
1063 Reviews (1063)

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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Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Advanced notice

While 18 whole hole airing , closing is better I Would have not get there

If I know No advanced notice in golfnow $10 is enough as range ballsl

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Greens were being aerated so they were not fun to putt on, but I knew that going into it. Besides that, beautiful course and well maintained, and highly recommend to anyone. Will be coming back once the greens are back to normal!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Aerated and Sanded Greens

Decent course. Lots of blind shots and target golf but playable. The aerated greens had about a quarter inch of sand on it so putting was nearly impossible. Maybe that explains the discounted price. I would like to return when the greens are back in shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Aerated greens

I've played here a number of times before. Normally I would give this course a 4.5. It's a great layout, well-maintained, and has great views. But when I booked it 5 days before, it did not mention the greens were being aerated. Not only were the greens punched but they were completely filled with sand, making putting impossible and the whole round unenjoyable. We ended up mostly practicing chipping. What's the point of a reservation system if it doesn't tell you something as basic as this?

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Punched greens had too much sand

The greens had just been punched. But the sand had not been swept off the greens - unbelievably lame. I can live with a discount for punched greens, but putting on sand is simply not golf.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course & Friendly Staff

Had a great time playing Black Gold. For the price, it is hard to beat. And a huge bonus was the staff. Everyone we interacted with was very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good

Weather was hot but play was exiting. Very good condition and supurb operation. The only thing deserve complain was following team. They are too in a hurry and pressing. Take it easy folks here is not a market place. Nobody is chasing you.....

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Staff

Like that the course has a starter, and will match up singles with groups to even out play as much as possible.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Enjoyable

Great views and very well kept course, challenging at times with blind tee shots but pretty fun to play. Bring your sunscreen!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Course

Course was in excellent condition. Service was spectacular. My sons car charge was getting weak. He didn't realize it but a signal was sent from the gps to the cart shop and the cart crew delivered him a fully charged cart on the 11th green. Amazing service.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Was threatened with a gun

Group behind me was extremely rude , yelling while I was teeing off, hitting into me , threatening to knock me out , and then threatened me with a gun. Three big guys and just me. If you want a combat experience this is the place

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 65
3.0
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

not worth the price

dont really see a reason to play here with the high green fees.. course condition is average at best, greens are ok.. not sure why anyone would pay $100+ to play this course.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course on a great day

I first played Black Gold in 2003, before most of the surrounding housing had been built, and was impressed by the layout. My next visit was 17 years later. It has matured into a fun, inspiring course with many challenges. The conditions were very good with well-watered fairways and true-rolling greens (although I had to fix a lot of other golfers' ball marks -- come on people!). The distances on the tees are good - I played whites with the matched-up twosome playing blues, we ended up in similar positions and had a lot of makeable approach shot. Many challenges but most could be dealt with by course management. Pace was good, only waited a few minutes on a few tees and finished the course in 4 hours 30 minutes, just about at guideline speed. Some holes are house-lined but not obstrusive.

Pricey but you get value for what you pay for. Definitely will return.

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