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4.1
1198 Reviews (1198)
5 Stars
682
4 Stars
381
3 Stars
92
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
15
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
81.7%
Recommend this course
1104 out of 1198 reviews
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3.8
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 32 reviews
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4.1
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.6%
Recommend this course
80 out of 98 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7024 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.7

Following a $13 million renovation at this 36-hole former military facility, Black Horse Golf Course was not only dramatically improved, but now comparable to its more revered sister course, Bayonet. Black Horse has long been considered the easier of the two, but that's not exactly a given now with the improvements and lengthening by golf course architect Gene Bates. Its serrated bunkers may be a little easier to get out of than the cavernous craters on Bayonet, and the fairways are little more generous, but Black Horse makes up for it with more undulating and difficult greens. The renovation also opened up the views to Monterey Bay for both courses. Trees were trimmed, and both courses now have an overall cleaner look, especially with the latest bentgrass turf from tee to green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Greens Jacklin T1 Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gene Bates (2008) Chris Gray (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $20 - $25
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Bayonet Black Horse Golf Academy & Performance Center"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.1
1198 Reviews (1198)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 70
19th Hole Scenic Views 44
Patio Dining 38
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 105
Bunkers 100
Elevation Changes 77
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 96
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 71
A Weekend Splurge 59
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 84
Convenient to the City 57
Near Local Attractions 54

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great value

Interesting design, challenging, tough greens.
Fairways a little thin.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Good greens but fair tees and fairways

Fairways and tees need work. More grass and consistant waterings.

Why can't the fairways be cut 1/4 inch longer so there can be a grass base to hit from ?? grass around te greens is too short and lies are too tight !

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun layout

A lot more playable in the later season than previous rounds. The greens were in great condition and would hold an approach shot nicely. No food options on the drink cart was kinda disappointing. The shop welcome was very good. Range is always good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
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 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Black horse conditions

In reasonable shape, greens so much better than bayonet. Some tee boxes manicured as nice as greens. Bunkers have too little sand, club does not dig in and skulling shot a real possibility.
Def worth playing however

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great course, beautiful views

Love playing Black Horse when we are visiting the area. The layout is fantastic, the condition is good considering we're finishing a hot summer in California. Also, I found the bunkers consistent which was nice. I gave the staff friendliness a three-star due to the fact the front desk staff elected to charge us a $25 rider fee for my wife but didn't charge the other couple we played a rider fee. Just be consistent, charge everyone or not anyone. It was a slow Wednesday. I still had a great time but didn't buy any swag in the pro shop because of the staff. Thanks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Black Horse

I believe Troon is working to improve Black Horse. The fairways and greens were in good condition. Some tees were excellent and others need some over seeding. The sand traps need to be refreshed as they were generally hard and inconsistent. The course is challenging and even the short par 4’s are not as easy as they appear from the tee. The greens have significantly undulation and can be very fast when dry. Black Horse is more wide open than Bayonet but you can still get into trouble that will cost you a stroke or two after a mis-hit.

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun track, but bunkers are GARBAGE

I have played this course a number of times. It’s a fun track with very challenging greens. But the bunkers are simply unplayable at this time. It’s like hitting off a mortar bed. They need to be reconditioned and until then, marked as ground under repair.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Black Horse

Greta value, love the layout, tricky greens.
beautiful views, i cant wait to go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Good Course, Great Staff and Practice Facility

Played the Whites and had a good round. Lots of challenge from very good Layout (and conditions). Staff were great. Would definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Blackhorse on Wednesday

Great experience on o beautiful day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What a great day @ THE BLACK HORSE!!

Always fun and beautiful!!! Not too many birdies yet really fun and excellent conditions!! Love to come and play here with beautiful ocean views!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Black Horse

Love this course - NCGA rate is unbeatable!! Sad to see all the new construction of homes along the golf course😳. (Doesn’t seem to be kept up like it used to be-I’m a 25 year black horse player)

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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