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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Nice place to go and play
Friendly service, good pace and enjoyable time with new friends.
I like it this course but too slow playing today...
Nice day
Conditions of the course were great. Pace was a bit slow on the front due to the caliber of player that was on the course. Staff was friendly from the start and on the course. Will be back
Too Slow of Play!
Course layout OK, a few too many blind spots = expect group behind you to hit into to you!
Cart GPS does NOT provide location of carts in front.
Greens in good shape.
Played on a Wednesday - over 5.5 hours! Too slow to consider playing again! Rate too high for pace of play.
This course has great views.
Course is set up the hill beautifully. Downside is even when you land in the middle balls roll off to the rough. Very thick rough to stop balls. Like most courses people don’t repair divots so Green’s are horrible to put on. Practice green speeds and actual greens on the course are very different. What made me give this a low rating was the pace of play. I’m possible to stay in rhythm as you have to wait sometimes 3 groups deep to tee off. There are other great courses in the Inland Empire that are more fun and better kept. Won’t play here again. Everyone says pace of play is slow and no marshals to keep pace of play moving along. Took 5 hours and 40 minutes to play 18 during the week. Can’t imagine how slow it would be on the weekend.
Black Gold
Great Bunkers! rest of the course conditions pretty good, pace of play terrible, vale is pretty good. Really like this course, Go play! And get a bite to eat after!
First Timer
Loved it will play again. Keep up with a good job. Great layout ! And great service
Good!
This golf course is a very nice.
Good layout. Nice angiration greens.
But, today. Unfortunately so gusty.
Cloud not make good score.
I wii try another day!