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4.3
1059 Reviews (1059)
5 Stars
510
4 Stars
381
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
88.7%
Recommend this course
935 out of 1059 reviews
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4.1
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 19 reviews
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4.2
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.3%
Recommend this course
44 out of 51 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
1059 Reviews (1059)

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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Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always great.

Always in great condition, always plays fast. Can’t ask for anything more. Definitely worth the premium price for these two reasons. Semi-target golf with a few short holes. Play here as often as I can.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course for the money

The staff were very friendly and helpful and lunch in the clubhouse was great. The course was in very good shape but the green are difficult to read. It is fairly open off the tee box but several holes have fairways that run out and require less than driver. There were many great views and the scenery is very nice. It is a bit windy in the afternoons which adds some challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Black Gold Golf Club - could be better

Excellent layout and great condition, but those fine points are almost cancelled out by a terrible driving range hitting off of old mats and without anyone policing the area for rowdiness by teenagers. Never saw a ranger or anyone else once we tees off , so I can see why other reviews have complained about pace of play. I played on a Thursday and we finished in 4 hours 10 minutes fortunately. Can’t comment on friendliness of staff since there weren’t any unless you go into the pro shop.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Very good course, nice condition with great green and great staff, but today’s play was a little bit of slow, almost need to wait for every hole.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Timer

I’ve wanted to play this course for quite some time, and today was that day. The course is immaculate and the layout is friendly to any handicap golfer. The greens are very receptive and smooth increasing your chances for a low round of golf. I recorder my first ever eagle at this course on #15, par 4;perfect drive, pitching wedge from 102 yards. The pro shop staff and starter were very professional and courteous. The starter gave me some pointers about this course, and it paid off; finished with an 84 (should have scored an 83 or less - gotta work on my short three foot putts). I would rate this course higher than Oak Quarry. I will definitely tell my friends about this course and come back to play sometime soon. Take advantage of booking your tee time on GolfNow. That is all.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautifully scenic

Being from a flat part of the east coast, this was quite a change of pace. Dramatic changes in elevation and wind make for a challenge. Tee shots slightly off line can end up being lost. The course conditions were amazing and the greens putted immaculately. The starter may have been the friendliest I’ve ever encountered. Highly recommend if you are looking for a challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Starter

I called for a tee time and the starter was kind and friendly. I believe he goes by the name of Sergio.

I got there and checked in, and on my way I was off to my round.

Thank you

David.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 81
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

1st time and definitely not the last

Had a great time playing this difficult course for the first time. Looking forward to coming back now that I have a better understanding of the greens and blind shots. Pace was good at 11:00 on a Tuesday finished in a little under 3.5 hours and played by myself until I was joined by another single on the last 5 holes. He had burned through the slow 4 some that I burned through on 10. Marshall’s around a lot to check in and see how I was doing. Great time overall.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lots of blind shots but fun.

The golf course layout is fantastic the views are spectacular. The golf course is tight and narrow so bring plenty of balls. Take the time to locate the PIN there are several blind shots. Otherwise this is a great fun well-kept Golf Course with fantastic views.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

I don’t play a course based off staff friendliness, if I did , I wouldn’t play here much. The course layout is challenging and it helps to play with a good group. I do miss the fall and winter rates and will probably not come back till the prices go back down to affordable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 87
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Time at Black Gold

In my week off before starting a new job, this course was recommended to me as a great one to play solo. I teed off at 6:37 as the sun was shining light onto the first fairway and got to see the majestic of the course landscape get better with every hole. Undulating, well-kept fairways with room for error in a forgiving rough, polished greens that play straighter than expected, and a smooth pace of play were some of the highlights of my round. 100% recommend and will definitely back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 228
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Was expecting a little bit more

I have been wanting to play this course for sometime. Finally pulled the trigger, and ofcourse I get an email saying they just punched their greens. Thought, Oh well, I'll still play. Fairways were decent. Looked like 2 different grasses. Tee boxes were ok. For a $90 course I was expecting more. Might go back if I can get a decent hot deal. Wouldn't pay $60 for it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Greens punched

When booked, there was no notification that the greens were punched. Received email from Golfnow just prior to the tee time stating greens were punched but it was too late to change courses.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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