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4.4
1039 Reviews (1039)
5 Stars
502
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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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%
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916 out of 1039 reviews
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4.3
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
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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
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3 Stars
9
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
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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
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Reviews 8
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5.0
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Previously Played

Practice Your Putting !!

Course was in very good condition based upon no rain in SoCal. Pace of play good as the “Starter” actually starts you at your time. Love the course. Love the layout. But undoubtedly some of the toughest greens you will ever play!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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3.0
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Conditions Good
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Layout Good
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Amenities Good
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Tough track, great condition

Course was in great shape from tees to green. Greens were lightning fast downhill pets were almost impossible, but but it made it challenging. Definitely need to keep the ball in the fairway off the tee. Some blind shots so wasn’t always sure where to place my drive so would love to play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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3.0
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Conditions Good
Value Fair
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Friendliness Average
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Find!

Had a great day of golf here. It was a Sunday so play was just a little slow but acceptable. Beautiful vistas and the course was in great shape . Greens were beautiful but very quick not used to these type of greens. Staff was amazing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Nice

Great course. Great staff. A lil pricey but worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Good challenging course

I was visiting the Southern CA area and played a few courses. I would recommend this course to anyone.

I drove 40 min to get there, but glad I did. Very nice course, presents some good challenges, and pace of play was good.

The greens were a little rough (not smooth), but may have been the time of year. You will enjoy the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Conditions Average
Value Fair
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Friendliness Good
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Course and Staff!!!

5 Stars. I had a great experience playing this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Breathtaking Twilight Views

Firs time playing this local beauty and it did not disappoint. Staff were all very friendly and the course is maintained impeccably.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 90
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Good Condition & Great Pace

Course is always in good shape. Staff is always friendly and helpful when asked. Played twilite round in 4:20.

Also, it's nice that they make it abundantly & overtly clear when the greens have been aerated, as well as knocking down the price. I've found many courses don't do that anymore.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 149
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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