1 McClure Way,
Seaside, California 93955
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Scott Adams (PGA, Head Golf Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland; a few residential properties are planned.
Designer:
Original design by US Army General Edwin Carnes. Significantly upgraded, re-routed and re-bunkered by Gene Bates (2008/09).
Above distances are for the Black Horse course. Also at Bayonet-Black Horse is the 18-hole Bayonet course (par-72; 7104 yds from back tees).
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8 miles NE of Carmel-By-The-Sea / 4 miles NE of Monterey
Heading north on Hwy 1 (Cabrillo Highway) just north of Monterey, take exit 404 (Del Monte Blvd). At traffic lights go straight over and follow Monterey Road bearing left (towards Seaside College). After o.5 mile turn right into Coe Avenue. After 1.5 miles turn left into Gen Jim Moore Blvd. After o.4 miles turn left into McClure Way and Bayonet / Black Horse golf courses.
Bayonet-Black Horse (Black Horse)
Bayonet & Black Horse (Black Horse course): Laid out in the bounds of a former military base (see Did You Know below), both the Bayonet and Black Horse courses were originally designed by US Army Generals. Both courses were dramatically upgraded during 2008/09, which added stunning new bunkering to the layouts, and considerable re-routing in the case of Black Horse.
Distinctively different than its previous incarnation, Black Horse was transformed from a series of tightly tree-lined holes into a more open, flowing and at times links-like layout. The nicely undulating terrain provides many wonderful views onto Monterey Bay from its higher elevations - and that's the only water you'll be seeing. Like its stablemate, Black Horse has no water hazards to speak of - but don't think that will guarantee a low score. The new, rough-edged bunkering is not just visually striking, but is plentiful and strategically positioned to pose a real threat whatever your skill level.
Good width, tumbling fairways, lead you towards the roller-coaster slopes that characterise many of the greens - getting down in two will often require diligent reconnaissance as well as great skill.
Among many handsome, testing and heavily bunkered holes, top honours go to the long, downhill par-3 15th ... a brute if played into the wind, but also offering the best views onto Monterey Bay. The short par-4 16th, also littered with bunkers, is another gem, played to an unusually flat green.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Non-metal spikes appreciated. Walking permitted. Golf carts available to rent.
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Originally opened in 1964, the Black Horse golf course was created as the second 18-hole golf course at the former Fort Ord US army base. The layout was designed by General Edwin Carnes, the commanding officer of the fort from April 1963 until June of 1965. The course is named after the 11th Cavalry Regiment (known as the “Black Horse”), which was stationed nearby at the Presidio of Monterey.
Fort Ord was a military base from 1917 until its closure in 1994, and was understandably one of the most attractive locations of any U.S. Army post. Some of the beachside terrain formerly occupied by Fort Ord is now a State Park. The Fort was named in honour of Major General Edward Ord, a Union Army leader during the American Civil War.
1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA 93940
+1 (831) 372 1234
Visit websiteLocated alongside Pebble Beach Company's championship Del Monte Golf Course, this Hyatt Regency resort hotel has benefited from a recent multi-million dollar refurbishment.
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Bayonet; Black Horse; Pacific Grove; Poppy Hills; Links at Spanish Bay.
Pebble Beach; Cypress Point; Monterey Peninsula; Spyglass Hill; Quail Lodge; Carmel Valley Ranch; The Preserve.
2600 Sand Dunes Drive, Monterey, CA 93940
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Visit websiteBest Western Beach Resort Monterey offers oceanfront views and direct access to the beach. This luxury hotel has 196 rooms and is the only hotel located directly on Del Monte Beach. Rooms either have expansive views of Monterey Bay or quiet non-ocean side rooms overlook colourful courtyards.
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Pacific Grove; Del Monte; Bayonet; Black Horse; Links at Spanish Bay; Monterey Peninsula; Spyglass Hill; Poppy Hills.
Pebble Beach; Cypress Point; Quail Lodge; The Preserve; Carmel Valley Ranch.
The Sentry: known for many years as the Tournament of Champions, the PGA Tour’s 2025 season-opener gets underway on Kapalua’s Plantation course (Jan 2-5). Chris Kirk defends.
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Attahya Thitikul: also known as “Jeeno”, the Thai golfer won the LPGA Tour’s 2024 CME Group Tour Championship … and an eye-watering $4 million, the richest first-prize in women’s golf.
Rory McIlroy: scooped the 2024 European (DP World) Tour season-long Order of Merit title, joining Seve Ballesteros as a six-time winner of this prestigious award.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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