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Black Gold Golf Club

Yorba Linda, CA

#GolfCourseReview @BlackGoldGolf #Golf #YorbaLinda #California

Reviewed by: gshawcross, Hawthorne

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Black Gold Golf Club Yorba Linda California GK Guru Visit-Hole-13
Black Gold Golf Club Yorba Linda California GK Guru Visit-Hole-13

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Black Gold Golf Club Yorba Linda California GK Guru Visit-Hole-10 & Clubhouse
Black Gold Golf Club Yorba Linda California GK Guru Visit-Hole-10 & Clubhouse

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Playing Conditions 7.30 GREAT
Playing Conditions 7.30 GREAT

A word to the wise… if you like roller-coasters this might be the right course for you. I’m not a fan of roller-coasters or courses that make a difficult game much more difficult.

Black Gold has very friendly service and facilities and is well maintained. But this is a case of not having the right earth to put a golf course on. This one is laid over some rough, hilly terrain. This leads to some fairly extreme elevation changes and lots of blind shots. In addition, the architect seemed afraid of giving any impression of ease so even if you negotiate the many humps and dips and never-level lies, they have pot bunkers and barranca waiting for you. Once you make it to the green your trials are not over. These quick, immaculate greens have plenty of slope and run-off to take a light-touch putt right off the green.

The course is constantly scenic, with great expansive views—but you are also often playing down canyons of houses which adds a little anxiety to a wayward drive. Locals, who have played the course many times will be much more comfortable. But if this is your first time, bring extra balls and prepare to be punished. ALSO—note the slope ratings. You may often play Blue tees.

The Whites are sloped at 125 here—and I’m not sure if that is accurate (should be a 2-3 points higher IMO). Play the Whites. If you normally play Whites, play the Gold. Don’t kid yourself. The course won’t.

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Black Gold Golf Club Yorba Linda California GK Guru Visit -Holes-10 & 18
Black Gold Golf Club Yorba Linda California GK Guru Visit -Holes-10 & 18

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Black Gold Golf Club Yorba Linda California GK Guru Visit-Hole-11
Black Gold Golf Club Yorba Linda California GK Guru Visit-Hole-11

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