Black Diamond Golf Club

The course had a tournament and overbooked.
The round took more than 5 hours.
Nice course too long for a round.

I don't think I have ever played a course that has such a different 2 nines. The front nine was in good condition and with some good risk/reward holes. The bunkers desperately need more sand, but otherwise, a good front nine. I really did not like the back nine. A few pretty holes, but really too mickey-mouse for my liking. I love tree-lined courses, but the shapes of the holes and the greens seemed to be from a different course. If you can find a good deal on this course as I did, then it is worth it, but If you can, play the front nine, twice.

Black Diamond has a variety of holes that will challenge your game. I have played here several times, and I'm still not sure how to approach some of the holes. Namely the 13th and 16th. It's one of the reasons I keep coming back. The front nine is relatively straight forward, but hardly prepares you for the back nine, which is full of dog legs, blind shots, and elevation changes. The course recommends a power cart for the back nine...........my wife and I walked it once, our first time.........but never again! If you like a challenge and nice views, this course is for you.

No complaints about the conditions, price or layout, but 5 1/4 hours to play on a week day afternoon??? Come on!!!! That's too slow and leads to frustration. Weak Marshalls unable to monitor, speed up play are not doing the course any favours.
Get someone that'll do the job!!!!

A wide range of excellent tee positions up to silver with great course views on most holes. Lots of fairway elevation changes with dog-legs make for target playing either to the safe target or over the trees. Smooth generous sized greens were hard as one might expect in spring but I made a lot of coins on long putts holed out, which is rare for me, so naturally I found the greens very readable inspite of double or triple breaks. the regular rates with cart included are very fair and the discounted special time slot is a steal of a deal. It is our favorite course with by out-of-town friends. Even though we had to wait one group to get on, it seemed like we had the course to ourselves most of the time.

Its has a Dunes style feel on the front nine and a mountain course with 15 yrd fairways at the 300 yd mark for long hitters, where I seemed to find the mark. The rough is light enough to find your ball in most cases... when you do miss the broad side of a barn.

The course is in very good conditionfor early in the season.Staff was friendly and easy going. The course played long as it was windy,but fairways and greens were in great shape

Enjoyed the challenge on the back nine. Still have not figured out how to play the 16th hole.

best course in the area- greens were good - especially considering the weather- my cart - i exchanged it after 9 holes- problems starting- rusty sitting - went early and we were allowed to go early- great starters- easy staff- fun day- will be back- worth the bucks-

great fall value. The course was in great shape. Several 'long bomber' holes and most holes were challenging. This course has a variety of looks ... dog-legs, long par 5's, challenging par 3's, picturesque water holes and large greens. Though a 45 minute drive from east Toronto, it was well worth the drive.

I've played this course many times. One of the nicer courses east of Oshawa. The two nines are very different; front 9 is mostly open/links style, while the back is more traditional/woodland, with some sharp elevation changes. Back 9 requires more focus on ball placement.

The greens are usually pretty quick and the course is well maintained and marshalled.

I have played this course several items this year and find that it always changes due to the prevailing wind direction. Holes 1 & 9 are especially impacted by wind direction. My favorite hole is 12 which has to be the prettiest on the course. Staff here are friendly and very helpful. Their demeanor is pleasant and make you feel at home. Good value for the money overall.

nice course, not in the greatest shape, too far to drive

The experience was terrible , when my buddie and i showed up to golf there was seven groups of four waiting on the tee blocks , we teed off 45 minutes later than our tee time , then they made us group up with two other strangers, was the worst golf experience i have ever had , we quit after 9 holes, was horrible !

One of my favorites. Great place to chill after a round.

The greens had been recently aerated and had an abundance of sand on them which made putting very slow and difficult. Last minute golfer used to have on the site when a course was last aerated so you would not waste your time and money visiting a course that had been recently aerated. I think this feature should be added to the golf now web site.

Unfortunately yesterday they allowed four twosomes to tee off behind us. WE allowed three groups to play through. That made us wait. a fair bit. I do not know why they did not do some pairing up. Although the course was not busy, they still should have done that. We voiced our concern to the club house.

First nine easier than the back for sure ! Challenging course .

Black diamond is always in great playing conditions. The open links style front nine is as challenging as the tight pine-lined back nine. Greens are always well maintained.
Staff at Blackdiamond are very helpful and friendly. Thanks for a great day.

Will play again. very challenging. Back nine has some nice holes and carry's

The front and back nines are totally different with one being a links style and the other traditional through the trees. Great views of the countryside. On this particular day the pace of play was brutal and we just managed to finish before pulling out the flashlights. Course is usually in good condition with the greens usually running fast.