YORBA LINDA, Calif. -- Named after the oil fields that were once prominent in the area, Black Gold Golf Club is a test of accuracy, patience and putting.
Opened in 2001, architect Arthur Hills crafted a thoughtful design that will test golfers' course-management skills as well as ball striking. And while finding the fairway is paramount, figuring out the sloping greens is no less a challenge.
Known as one of the best daily-fee golf courses in Orange County, California, Black Gold also has a large clubhouse, generous practice facilities and carts that feature GPS. Featuring lots of elevation change, golfers will also enjoy Black Gold's views, which even includes a glimpse of the Pacific Ocean from the 13th and 14th holes.
Black Gold Golf Club - No. 18
Water, hills and sand make Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, Calif. a formidable test.
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Black Gold Golf Club - No. 1
The first hole at Black Gold Golf Club is a downhill par 4.
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Black Gold Golf Club - No. 2
At 299 yards, the second hole at Black Gold Golf Club is a good risk-reward par 4.
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Black Gold Golf Club - No. 3
The dogleg left par-4 third hole at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, California.
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Black Gold Golf Club - No. 5
The par-4 fifth hole at Black Gold Golf Club is not only long, but has some difficult fairway bunkers.
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Black Gold Golf Club - No. 6
At 500 yards, the par-5 sixth at Black Gold Golf Club represents a good birdie opportunity.
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Black Gold Golf Club - No. 7
Lots of bunkers on the par-3 seventh at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, California.
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Black Gold Golf Club - No. 9
The front nine at Black Gold Golf Club ends with a 410-yard par 4.
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Black Gold G.C. - No. 10
The 10th at Black Gold Golf Club is a dramatic par 3 over water.
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Black Gold Golf Club - No. 11
The 415-yard, par-4 11th is one of the tougher holes at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, Calif.
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Black Gold golf course - No. 13
The short par-5 13th at Black Gold Golf Club is another good birdie opportunity, especially if you can get the tee shot down the hill.
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Black Gold Golf Club - No. 14
The straightforward par-4 14th is rated as the easiest hole at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, California.
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Black Gold Golf Club - No. 15
The 15th at Black Gold Golf Club, because it's uphill, plays longer than its 344 yards.
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Black Gold GC - No. 17
It's just 382 yards, but the uphill par-4 17th is rate the fourth hardest hole at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, Calif.
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Black Gold golf course - No. 18
The par-5 finishing hole at Black Gold Golf Club features a difficult uphill tee shot and equally challenging approach.
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The hills are alive at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, California
