Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 1
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Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 1
The first hole at Black Horse at Bayonet & Black Horse is a well defended par 5. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse
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Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse
Flat greens await at Black Horse at Bayonet & Black Horse near the Monterey Peninsula. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 4
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Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 4
The fourth hole on the Black Horse Course is a long, downhill par 4 that doglegs left. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 7
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Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 7
The seventh on the Black Horse golf course is a downhill par 4 that doglegs right. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 8
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Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 8
A tree guards the right side of the par-5 fifth's fairway on Black Horse at Bayonet & Black Horse. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 10
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Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 10
While partially blind, the 10th hole has the largest fairway on the whole Black Horse routing. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - 10th
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Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - 10th
The 10th hole on Black Horse at Bayonet & Black Horse is a par 4 guarded by a collection of sand traps on the right. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 11
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Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 11
The 11th hole on Black Horse at Bayonet & Black Horse is a long, uphill par 4. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 13
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Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 13
The 13th hole at Black Horse has an elevated tee shot but climbs steeply uphill to the green from the fairway. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 15
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Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 15
The slightly downhill 15th hole at Black Horse can play up to 224 yards. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 16
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Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 16
The 16th hole on Black Horse at Bayonet & Black Horse is a short, exciting par 4. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 18
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Black Horse GC at Bayonet & Black Horse - hole 18
Black Horse's 18th hole is a par 5 that is reachable in two shots for longer hitters, but a collection of sand traps guard the left side. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
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Enjoy the ride at Black Horse at Bayonet & Black Horse near the Monterey Peninsula in California

SEASIDE, Calif. -- The Black Horse Course at Bayonet & Black Horse is a great sleeper pick for your Monterey Peninsula golf vacation.

Black Horse makes up half of this 36-hole facility towering high above the ocean. Located on the site of former Fort Ord, the course dates back to 1964 when it was named after the 11th Calvary Regiment, nicknamed "Black Horse," that was stationed at The Presidio of Monterey.

The result after a redesign and renovation by architect Gene Bates is two immaculately conditioned, superbly designed golf courses. Not only are they among locals' favorites (who can't play Pebble Beach every day), but it's a top area venue for tournaments, including U.S. Open qualifiers.

The rolling, parkland setting certainly feels like it could host just about any event thrown its way. With fast, tough greens, lots of sand and tremendous hole variety, lower handicappers in particular are going to enjoy their round here.

Considering rates here are often less than $100, it's a no-brainer for golfers looking for a great round of golf in the Monterey Peninsula without breaking the bank.

Brandon Tucker is the Sr. Managing Editor for GolfPass and was the founding editor of Golf Advisor in 2014, he was the managing editor for Golf Channel Digital's Courses & Travel. To date, his golf travels have taken him to over two dozen countries and nearly 600 golf courses worldwide. While he's played some of the most prestigious courses in the world, Tucker's favorite way to play the game is on a great muni in under three hours. Follow Brandon on Twitter at @BrandonTucker and on Instagram at @btuck34.
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Enjoy the ride at Black Horse at Bayonet & Black Horse near the Monterey Peninsula in California