Bayonet/Black Horse - The Bayonet Course

 
Aerial view of Bayonet Golf Course (PremierAerials.com)
Aerial view of Bayonet Golf Course (PremierAerials.com)

It was upon this land that General Bob McClure constructed the Bayonet Golf Course in 1954 and due to Bayonet's initial acclain Fort Ord decided to expand the course. In 1964 a second 18-hole championship course named Black Horse was officially opened.

Under the management of BSL, Bayonet and Black Horse are gaining more and more recognitio. Both courses are steeped in rich tradition, and have played host to PGA Tour greats such as Palmer, Nicklaus, and Watson, as well as several U.S. Presidents and foreign dignitaries. After a practice round in 1997, PGA Tour Professional Billy Andrade said, "If they play the U.S. Open here, the scores would be over par. It's tough, but it's fun!" One thing is for certain, the Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Courses offer golf enthusiasts and history buffs alike, an experience that they are unlikely to forget.

Travelling north along the Pacific Coast Highway from the resort community of Monterey lies the City of Seaside. In the heart of this city the U.S. Military purchased a tract of land in the 1950's to be used as a training facility named Fort Ord.

One McClure Way
Seaside, California 93955
P: (831) 899-7271
F: (831) 899-7169
W: www.bayonetblackhorse.com

Par, yardages and course ratings

Tee Par Yardage Rating Slope
White 72 5945 69.4 132
White (W) 72 5945 74.2 132
Red (W) 72 5229 70.2 123
Black 72 7104 74.8 141
Blue 72 6641 72.7 137

Bayonet/Black Horse - The Bayonet Course at a glance

  • Holes: 18
  • Type: Public
  • Built in: 1954
  • Golf Season: Year round
  • Visitor Policy: Open
  • Tee times welcomed: Search tee times

Practice facilities

  • Driving range: Yes
  • Putting green: Yes

Tuition

  • Teaching pro: Yes
  • Golf school / golf academy:

Services

  • Pro: Yes
  • Rental clubs: Yes
  • Rental carts: Yes
  • Pull carts: Yes

Prices


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The Bayonet at Bayonet/Black Horse Golf CourseFairway bunkers loom large on the 605-yard par-5 finishing hole on the Black Horse Course.The 18th hole on the at Black Horse golf course, as seen from above, clearly brings in views of Monterey Bay now.The 225-yard par-3 17th on the Bayonet Course is part of a tough finishing stretch.At 476 yards from the tips, the uphill ninth on the Bayonet course is one of the most difficult par 4s on the West Coast.The short par-4 third on the Bayonet golf course is anything but a breather.At 613 yards, par is an excellent score on the par-5 eighth on the Bayonet Course. The 527-yard par-5 18th on the Bayonet golf course is a nice risk-reward finishing hole.Bayonet's 436-yard second hole lets you know early on that you're in for a tough test.The Black Horse golf course opens with a birdie opportunity, the 535-yard par-5 first hole.
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