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Golf Course Review Bayonet Black Horse Golf Club BAYONET Seaside California

Bayonet Black Horse GC (Bayonet)

Golf Course Review Bayonet Black Horse Golf Club BAYONET Seaside California

Reviewed by: Alex326, Monterey, Ca

Golf Playing Conditions 7.95 GREAT
Golf Playing Conditions 7.95 GREAT

I hadn’t played Bayonet in a while (I usually play the sister course Blackhorse). Bayonet is a bit tighter in the fairways, but the greens have a TAD less undulations, but are quicker. Overall, Bayonet is in great condition as usual. Greens were smooth and very fast. They are on the firm side so anything less than a perfect well struck full approach shot has no chance of staying on.

Fairways are in nice shape overall. With recent rains, there were a couple of thin/wet areas but nothing major. Skirt areas around the greens are very tight lies. Rough was manageable, lush and cut to about 2″.

Tee boxes were absolutely gorgeous. Perfect in every aspect, lush, level and divot free.

Sand traps were a mixed bag. And I should know. I was in A LOT of sand traps today. The first one was decent then the next few were wet heavy sand, followed by a couple of thin bunkers, only to finish off with the last one being perfect. Sand was pure white and fluffy like fresh powder snow.

Only saw the cart gal once and the restaurant still needs an overall. Course is always challenging, offers views of the bay and has above average conditions. It’s definitely a peninsula go to course and a good warm up for challenging greens before hitting the big courses in the 93953 zip code.

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Golf Course Review Bayonet Black Horse Golf Club BLACK HORSE Seaside California

Bayonet Black Horse GC (Black Horse)

Golf Course Review Bayonet Black Horse Golf Club Black HORSE Seaside California

Reviewed by: Deepsea14, Granite Bay

Golf Playing Conditions 8.16 GREAT
Golf Playing Conditions 8.16 GREAT

Played 11/4 8:30 with about a 20 minute fog delay.  We waited for the marine layer to blow off with the gentle breeze yielding to sunny skies and a cool start in the 50’s to mid 60’s.  It was a beautiful fall day for the 2nd round of tournament play.

The Review

Bayonet conditions similar to Black Horse was as expected and that rates in the 8-10 range for most areas of the course(s). Rating is one stroke more difficult for most handicaps compared to Black Horse but this matter of fact is almost indistinguishable. Greens were slick, rolling fast, with tight fairways, and lush rough.
Bayonet, which opened in 1954, is steeped in golf and military history. Created on the site of the former Fort Ord by General Robert B. McClure.  It was christened in honor of the 7th Infantry Light Fighter Division (nicknamed the “Bayonet Division”).

Back 9 holes starting with 11 dogleg left.  History says it was because the General was a lefty with a “fade” so he ordered the holes designed to help his tee shot tendency.

Final Thoughts

Again all course conditions great and in line for a $$$ fee course. Customer service great and beverage cart out all day.

Third year in a row here the first weekend of November and it’s been consistent great conditions and services from staff.

Recommend

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Golf Course Review Bayonet Black Horse Golf Club Seaside California

Bayonet Black Horse GC (Black Horse)

Golf Course Review Bayonet Black Horse Golf Club Seaside, CA

Reviewed by: Alex326, Monterey, Ca

Golf Playing Conditions 7.50 GREAT
Golf Playing Conditions 7.50 GREAT

What a beautiful day for golf on the peninsula. I hadn’t played Black Horse in a while and I forgot how much I love this course. I also forgot how tough it is. Numerous elevation changes along with plenty of views of the ocean make for a great afternoon of golf.

Track was in great shape tee to green. Tee boxes were easily a 9. Perfectly level, divot free and lush. Fairways were fairly lush throughout with an occasional thin area here and there.

I was in three sand traps and two were excellent but the third was a bit thin. The area around the greens offers some very tight lies. As for the greens…. Think of it as putting on a frozen diamond!! Severe undulations throughout and very fast. Most have a false front and landing a shot 1-2 feet on usually will end up 20+ feet back off the green.

Full on approach shots will generally hold but short pitch shots are a nightmare and a true test of your short game.

Sundays mid morning are a perfect time to play on the peninsula during football season so POP was just under 4 hours. Cart gal was around a few times.

Black Horse is an all around great course that will test your short game all day long!