Bayonet And Blackhorse Golf Course Seaside

Monterey Golf Courses

The multi-million dollar project consisting of a 330 room 4-Star Hotel, 25 Timeshares/Condos, 125 home sites, and the complete renovation of both golf courses has begun. The first segment of the golf courses' transformation debuted in May with eight renovated holes and a completely new hole at the legendary Bayonet course. The back nine holes at Black Horse are under construction, with completion scheduled for the spring of 2008.

Renovations to the course included the following:
• Installation of a state of the art irrigation system
• Addition and redesign of bunkers
• A redesign and/or rebuilding of greens to USGA specifications
• Removal of Kikuyugrass and regrass of front nine

Plans are to renovate 9 holes at a time with construction of the hotel to begin in late 2007. Completion is approximately two years.

Bayonet Golf Course

Named after the Army's 7th Infantry Division - the first major unit to occupy Fort Ord, as well as the last. The famed Light Fighters (nicknamed the "Bayonet Division") marched for the last time during inactivation ceremonies in 1993 as part of the Base Realignment and Closure Act (BRAC).

With over 7,094 yards of oak and cypress-lined fairways, Bayonet Golf Course was designed in 1954 by General Robert McClure, the Commanding Officer of the post at that time. McClure, a left-handed golfer with a severe slice, designed the course to fit his game. This is evidenced by holes #11-15, a series of sharp doglegs, widely known as "Combat Corner," interrupted only by a 215-yard uphill par 3. Notoriously known for its magnificently manicured, long, and narrow fairways, Bayonet is one tough, but rewarding 18-hole adventure. With four sets of tees, the course is a par 72, with a slope of 138 and a rating of 75.3.

Black Horse Golf Course

Named in honor of the 11th Cavalry Regiment (nicknamed "Black Horse") which was stationed at the Presidio of Monterey from 1919-1940.

Black Horse was designed in 1964 by General Edwin Carnes, the Commanding General of Fort Ord from April 1963 until June of 1965. With almost 6,800 yards of the most breath-taking views of the Monterey Bay imaginable, the course was renovated in late 1998 under the guidance of the PGA Tour architect Chris Gray. These extensive renovations transformed Black Horse into a longer, more challenging "championship golf course."

With long rolling fairways, "championship golf tees," and alluring panoramic views of the Monterey Bay, Black Horse will not only take your game through its paces, it will also captivate your soul. Black Horse is now 7,009 yards long, with four sets of tees; a par 72, with a slope of 135 and a rating of 74.4.

Golf Lessons at Bayonet Blackhorse

No golf workshop, school, clinic or individual lesson will take you beyond the skill and experience of the instructor. At Bayonet & Black Horse, we have assembled a team of instructors unparalleled in the area and headed by Rod Mulford. They continue to test their skills each week and do their utmost to utilize the best in classic and new golf instruction techniques. If you are looking to improve or have a question, talk with our pros. It could be the best thing you ever do for your golf game.

Available Programs

Private Instruction
Group Lessons
Corporate Clinics
Junior Lessons

Bayonet and Blackhorse Golf Course