Bayonet & Black Horse: Bayonet
Seaside, CA • Public
Overview
This pair of 18-hole championship courses is riddled with history: The Bayonet and the Blackhorse are built on Fort Ord, a retired U.S. Army training facility. General Robert B. McClure famously built the Bayonet to perfectly fit his chronic fade as a left-handed golfer—the course is known for its “Combat Corner,” a series of sharp doglegs on the back nine. The Blackhorse was added in 1964, 10 years after the Bayonet, and features panoramic views of Monterey Bay.
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“This is a tough course that is worth playing, although it is not one of the best courses in the Pebble Beach area."
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“Brutally tough but straightforward. Narrow, undulating fairways and tough green complexes will test your game. Conditioning has been poor of late with drought and overplay but the course has great "bones."
Read More2021
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“Great layout here; many different shot options from various tees with very fast "
Read More2020
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“A really solid municipal course that will challenge good players. Long rough that was cut and left when I was there. Conditioning could be better but the routing and design is very strong. Clearly gets a ton of play. Host of PGA Club Pro National Championship a few years back."
Read More2020
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“Maybe the toughest course in the Monterey area and certainly the toughest when the rough is up. This is a very good golf course that should be on most people's itineraries as they pass through the area."
Read More2018
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“Compared to high-priced Pebble Beach courses, this course has very good value."
Read More2018
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“Good value for the Monterey area. Easily walkable and great views. Typically in nice condition and the staff appreciates your business. Very stern test of golf from the back tees but it is fair test after the remodel."
Read More2018
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“Hard, but fair. Very good Par 4s, favorites are the difficult 2nd, 3rd, 12th, amazing 13th. Great driving golf course, just a very good test of golf."
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“If you plan to visit the Monterey Peninsula to play the legendary courses, Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill , add a couple of days to play Bayonet and Blackhorse. These are two exceptional quality courses you can play at a fraction of the cost of those first two properties. It is less than 20 minutes from Pebble Beach. The practice facility is first rate, much better than either Pebble or Spyglass. If you are driving from the San Francisco Bay Area, you will arrive in Seaside before reaching the Peninsula. The restaurant has outdoor seating with a terrific view. The nicoise salad is one of the best I've had. This is a don't miss golfing experience at a fraction of the cost of the big names. Spring and Fall are the best times to visit the California coast."
Read More2018
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