40% match
For Black tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bayonet/Black Horse Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
The Bayonet Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Bayonet, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 19%Aim 19%Precision 18%Dispersion 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.6
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Bayonet
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Bayonet.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
pjones@bbhgolf.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
One McClure Way
Course Description
Bayonet Black Horse is a premier golf club on the Monterey Peninsula in Seaside, California, featuring two historic courses, Bayonet and Black Horse. The facility, part of the Troon family, offers tee times, stay-and-play options, lessons, clinics, and a practice facility, along with dining at Bayview Grille and hosting golf events and tournaments. The property emphasizes challenging layouts with coastal views and penal bunkering, and it promotes major events such as Concorso Italiano during Monterey Car Week. The site also highlights championships, instructor-led programs, and member or guest services across its golf operations.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gene Bates
Opened
1954
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(1146 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for The Bayonet, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fours that punish off line drives with hard approaches while par fives lure big swings risking blowup scores. Front nine ups the test with steeper slope forcing sharp early play.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727060 yards6456 metersCR 75.0Bogey 100.4Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 50.7 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 49.7 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 | — | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 543 | 424 | 360 | 200 | 344 | 218 | 390 | 612 | 474 | 3565 | 519 | 382 | 420 | 476 | 190 | 372 | 390 | 223 | 523 | 3495 | 7060 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726489 yards5934 metersCR 72.3Bogey 97.1Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.9 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 | — | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 503 | 355 | 332 | 174 | 328 | 188 | 362 | 590 | 445 | 3277 | 484 | 353 | 378 | 444 | 171 | 354 | 363 | 168 | 497 | 3212 | 6489 |
C
Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 726153 yards5626 metersCR 70.7Bogey 95.3Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.8 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.5 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 | — | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 487 | 313 | 332 | 151 | 328 | 170 | 362 | 539 | 387 | 3069 | 512 | 353 | 346 | 388 | 149 | 325 | 363 | 151 | 497 | 3084 | 6153 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Bayonet
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Black tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
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Get Started79% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Aim17%
67% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
Aim12%
14 Week Flagship Program for The Bayonet
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Bayonet. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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44% match
For Black tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
42% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
38% match
For Black tees
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
66% match
For Black tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Accuracy20%
42% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
44% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring33%
Alignment28%
65% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy22%
Alignment15%
74% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Precision21%
Scoring14%
73% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
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Get Started78% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy16%
Precision13%
79% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
80% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
Dispersion16%
52% match
For Blue tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
46% match
For Blue tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Aim8%
74% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Precision15%
Scoring14%
47% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy22%
Precision10%
62% match
For Blue tees
Check clubface, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring25%
Trajectory24%
66% match
For Blue tees
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
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Get Started54% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment23%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
75% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
73% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim22%
Dispersion15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment28%
Scoring25%
36% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim22%
Dispersion17%
40% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
77% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Combo tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Combo tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
52% match
For Combo tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization19%
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Get Started67% match
For Combo tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Scoring24%
Aim19%
67% match
For Combo tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
46% match
For Combo tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Mechanics23%
Precision19%
42% match
For Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Combo tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
85% match
For Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
60% match
For Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at The Bayonet
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Bayonet
Get answers to common questions about playing The Bayonet and what to expect.
How difficult is The Bayonet for mid-handicap golfers?
The Bayonet presents a demanding test. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Bayonet?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6606 yards. The back tees extend to 7060.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Bayonet?
With a course rating of 75.0 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Bayonet and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7060.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is The Bayonet and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make The Bayonet strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 7060.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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