For being 8 minutes away, I would love for this course to be my home course, but its way over price in what you pay for. I would recommend playing on the weekday to justify playing. The course is fun ... Continue »

For being 8 minutes away, I would love for this course to be my home course, but its way over price in what you pay for. I would recommend playing on the weekday to justify playing. The course is fun and provides some interesting creativity while playing. GREENS are completely horrible, period. I really don't understand why. If there was a competition between Birch Hills Golf Course and Black Gold, Birch would put them to shame. They need to slow down the greens and they look spotty, the color green, nor, poorly taken care of.

This course is in really good condition. Played early in the morning and the pace of play was great. Great layout and playing conditions. Would definitely recommend this course.

This course is in really good condition. Played early in the morning and the pace of play was great. Great layout and playing conditions. Would definitely recommend this course.

Played the course on 2/19/07 for the first time and found it to be quite a great experience. Although doppler indicated that we would probably play in a major downpour, the skies stayed clear and we ... Continue »

Played the course on 2/19/07 for the first time and found it to be quite a great experience. Although doppler indicated that we would probably play in a major downpour, the skies stayed clear and we were able to play our round without a drop of rain.

I thought the course was in impeccable condition. The fairways were uncharacteristically green for the time of year, and the rough was very thick. It truly is a challenging course that requires you to hit fairways and greens - if not, you're in for a long day. After the turn, I put away the big stick and played fairway metals off the tee and my score improved dramatically. I would suggest the same if you're not a straight hitter with the driver.

My only criticism of the course would be the greens. They are already very difficult because of the crowning, but I thought that the greenskeepers weren't taking care of the greens as well as the rest of the course. Although they putt true, the greens were bumpy and inconsistent. Part of the reason is players not fixing ball marks. You would think players paying up to $100 for green fees would have the etiquette to fix their marks.

I can't wait to come back...maybe after a a couple days on the range with the driver.

I really enjoyed my round at Black Gold. The course presents an exciting challenge all 18 holes. The fairways and greens are kept up in very nice shape, giving me the satisfaction and the green light... Continue »

I really enjoyed my round at Black Gold. The course presents an exciting challenge all 18 holes. The fairways and greens are kept up in very nice shape, giving me the satisfaction and the green light to return. I really enjoyed the view. It was a clear day so I saw Catalina Island with no problem, it was an absoloutly an amazing view.

The staff was great! From the time I checked in the Golf Shop until the time I finished my round the staff was helpful with answering my questions and assisting me.

This was my first time golfing at Black Gold and I definetly plan on returning and highly consider it to be my home course. Also, I recommened everyone who is up for a memorable experience of golf to try this course out!!!

Perhaps because I had a horrible day on the greens???, but I thought the greens were really inconsistant! Most were very very slow, even though they didn't appear so, while a few were very quick! Ho... Continue »

Perhaps because I had a horrible day on the greens???, but I thought the greens were really inconsistant! Most were very very slow, even though they didn't appear so, while a few were very quick! However all of them were bumpy. The fairways and rough were in pretty nice condition given the difficult winter we're had. Traps had lots of sand, although too many were unraked, but that is the fault of the players in front of us, rather than maintainence. NIce course, just hope they put some attention to the greens.

Played 02/03 Saturday. Nice course but the greens are dead.
Fairways are OK. Fun course but spoil by the greens.
Should wait until they fix the greens before we go back.

Played 02/03 Saturday. Nice course but the greens are dead.
Fairways are OK. Fun course but spoil by the greens.
Should wait until they fix the greens before we go back.

Played on 1/28. Had a 7:08am tee time and it rained the day before so the course was completely empty. Just me and pops and a great round of golf. Fairways and bunkers were in great condition not t... Continue »

Played on 1/28. Had a 7:08am tee time and it rained the day before so the course was completely empty. Just me and pops and a great round of golf. Fairways and bunkers were in great condition not to mention the weather...Also at $55/player what is there to complain??

Great course. Tough track. Fast green. Good to great condition. Played 1/3/07.

Great course. Tough track. Fast green. Good to great condition. Played 1/3/07.

Teed off at 10am on 01/21/2007. Because of the recent cold, windy dry weather, the fairways are dry and hard and ball rolls a long way. So of course that means that the greens are rock hard and as f... Continue »

Teed off at 10am on 01/21/2007. Because of the recent cold, windy dry weather, the fairways are dry and hard and ball rolls a long way. So of course that means that the greens are rock hard and as fast I've ever seen here. Greens were smooth but b/c of their speed really tough to be aggressive. Overall conditions are as always very nice. Can't wait to play again.