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Had a noon tee time at Paradise Valley after heavy rains the night before. The course drains very well. Greens and tee boxes were in good condition. Foursome played in 4.5 hours with cart path only conditions. Clubhouse and on-course staff was very friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back.

I have played this course many times and have never seen it in better condition from tee to green. Bunkers are well maintained and consistent. I had an 8AM tee time as a single on a Tuesday morning and was able to play in 3 hours riding. The staff was very friendly and accommodating (from the pro shop, starter and on-course beverage service). You can pay a lot more for golf in Monterey, but you won't have a better experience.

The staff was friendly and helpful during check-in. Only saw the course marshal once, but pace of play was fine (4 hours 15 minutes). Some of the new tee boxes were a little sketchy, but in general, the course was in very good shape (especially for the amount of play it receives). Good value for the price and the Legends restaurant/bar is a nice place for a meal/drink after round.

This course is in great shape. There are some bare spots in fairways (due to drought/water restrictions). But the greens are hard, fast and true. The bunkers are well taken care of (plenty of sand and well-groomed). I would give the course a higher rating overall, but there is currently no food/beverage at the course. I believe that will change in the next few weeks when the new management company re-opens the restaurant, bar and snack shop (as well as on-course cart service). Until then, be prepared to bring your own food/drink.

Fairways are decent, but the greens are rather soft and slow at this time. The bunkers need a lot of work/repair. The staff is friendly/helpful and pace of play is generally good (especially during week days)..

If you like firm fairways and hard, fast (and true) greens, BV is the place for you.

The courses is in really good shape. After heavy rains several weeks ago, it has finally dried out (though the tees were still moved up on #1). The driving range and putting green are open, but there is no food or beverage service available at this time. The staff is always helpful and friendly, but play can be slow on weekends. This course gets a lot of play and the grounds crew does a great job keeping the course in good shape. It's definitely a good value for the green fee.

Bayonet.Blackhorse are two of my favorite courses in the Monterey area. I've been playing these courses for years and always enjoy the experience. This time, the drought condition was evident. The course is generally in pristine condition, but it was a bit worn and beat up in some places (tee to green). Like most courses in northern California, lack of water is having an impact. I still enjoyed the round and the staff was friendly and helpful (as usual).

Nice public golf course. Good mix of long and short holes. Course is in decent shape (especially given the large volume of play). Bunkers have sand and were raked/groomed -- a plus!).. Friendly/helpful staff and a Saturday morning round in 4 hours -- all good.

Our foursome played on a Sunday morning and we started on time and finished in four hours. I have not played this course in several years and I have never seen it in better condition. The greens were faster/better than I have ever experienced. The staff and starter were extremely friendly and helpful. This is not a particularly long course, but the greens are small with subtle breaks/slope (bring your "A" putting game). The bar/grill was also well staffed and we enjoyed post-round dinks and food. There are plenty of great golf options in the Monterey area. This experience definitely moved Del Monte up on my list of options for my next trip to Monterey.

Played on Saturday and the day could not have been better. Started right on time and our foursome played the course in 4 hours. Staff and starter were friendly and helpful. When you play here, try to make time to warm-up. The practice facility is first-rate. The greens are hard, fast, and true. Bunkers are also in good shape. I have played this course many times and have never seen it in better condition. There's a lot of great golf in Monterey, but Blackhorse/Bayonet continues to be one of my favorites(and it will test your game)!

This course is not very long, but it is challenging and will test your shot-making capabilities. There are some nice risk/reward holes that allow you to go for big shots or play more conservatively. Various elevation changes and panoramic views make this a fun course to play. The staff is always friendly and appreciative of your business (even offering shuttle service from some of the more remote parking areas back to the clubhouse). The grill/snack shop is not fancy, but the food and service is good. I've gotten better deals for this course on Golfnow, but for a weekend round, the price was not bad. I always look forward to a good experience at this track.

Got a great deal ($34 w/cart) from GolfNow. Course is in great condition from tees to greens. Our foursome played in less than four hours (on a Sunday afternoon). There was no on-course beverage cart, but the restaurant/bar is top notch. Staff is always friendly and appreciative of your business.

This course had been closed for a while, but has re-opened to the public. It is a fun/scenic layout with a mix of wide and narrow fairways. Course is in good condition, but the greens tend to be slow. There was no cart beverage service on the course (but water was available in coolers at several tee boxes). Never saw a marshal during the round, but we played at a 4.5 hour pace on a Saturday morning. The clubhouse staff and starter were friendly and appreciative of our business. If you can get a deal/discount for this course, I would highly recommend it. It has great potential, but all of the amenities (bar/restaurant) are not fully operational at this time. If you know that before you go, you can plan accordingly.

Played this course for the first time on Labor Day. Great facilities with friendly/helpful staff. The course was in great shape and pace of play was excellent (4 hours on a holiday). Bring your putting skills to this course. There are huge greens here with significant slope. Pay attention to pin placements (reaching green does not ensure easy 2 putt if you're not on proper level of hole position). My foursome had a great day here and we look forward to returning (with more knowledge of the green complexes).

This is a fun links style course. It generally gets windy in the afternoon (one of the challenges for this course). There's no formal clubhouse or beverage service on the course, but if you just want to play golf at a decent rate under good conditions, this is the spot. And pace of play can be great. On a late Friday afternoon, our foursome finished in less than 4 hours. Staff is friendly and helpful.

I've played this course many times, but we got the heaviest wind conditions I've ever experienced (1:30PM tee time). The greens were in great condition (wicked fast, but true). Some of the fairways were a bit dodgy (bare/sparse due to drought conditions). Never saw a course marshal (and we could have used one to pair up some twosomes and keep slower groups moving). The clubhouse and food staff were friendly and courteous. For the price, I would definitely play this course again (but I'd also check the forecast more closely to avoid or be prepared for blowy conditions).

I have played this course before and like the links style layout. In the afternoon, this course is usually pretty windy, which makes it more challenging. Tees, fairways and greens are in good shape (and bunkers are consistent and well maintained). On the day I played, there was no beverage cart service (no big deal for me). Pace of play was good (around 4 hours with no back-ups on any holes). Overall, a fun experience at a reasonable price.

Foxtail South is the lesser of the two courses at this facility. But it was in decent condition and was a good value for the price. This is a very walkable course and our foursome played in 4 hours on a Sunday morning. Greens were recently punched, still a little rough (but not bad). Some tee boxes still need work, bunkers have been improved (not great). If you're looking for a quick/cheap round, this is the place. Don't expect pristine/country club conditions and you'll enjoy the experience.

The course was in very good condition, except some greens that are still recovering from recent aeration. Had an 8AM tee time and played in 4 hours (fastest time ever for me at that course). Very friendly staff and great clubhouse.