Pebble Beach & Monterey
Black Horse
Public championship golf
Black Horse is a good second-tier add. It is not the reason for the trip, but it helps round out the trip if your group wants more golf without lighting every dollar on fire.
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Black Horse is a good second-tier add. It is not the reason for the trip, but it helps round out the trip if your group wants more golf without lighting every dollar on fire.
Best for
Groups wanting value plus quality
Watch out
Less emotional pull than the resort courses
How to play it
Strong supporting / slightly friendlier than Bayonet
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Useful value
- Slightly friendlier than Bayonet
- Good extra-round option
Watch-outs
- Not a bucket-list anchor
- Less memorable than the headline courses
Signature holes
5, 13, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Dynamic public pricing; typically far below Pebble Resort rates.
Best season
Best window: September-October Also strong: April-May and November can be excellent Summer reality: cool, foggy, and not always beach-weather Winter: playable but rain risk
Replay priority
Medium
Booking move
Use the official course page for current access, rates, and tee-time rules.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Best window: September-October Also strong: April-May and November can be excellent Summer reality: cool, foggy, and not always beach-weather Winter: playable but rain risk increases Tee-time
Jan
58F / 44F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Feb
60F / 46F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Mar
61F / 47F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
62F / 48F
Sun Good; rain Low
May
64F / 50F
Sun Good; rain Low
Jun
66F / 53F
Sun Fog/mix; rain Low
Google review
4/5 - 2 months ago
Beautiful location and view and delicious hors d'oeuvres. Customer service was great and they did not charge our small group for the use of a private back room in honor of my father who passed away and was a vet. However, the room had very little ventilation and was very stuffy,
Beautiful location and view and delicious hors d'oeuvres. Customer service was great and they did not charge our small group for the use of a private back room in honor of my father who passed away and was a vet. However, the room had very little ventilation and was very stuffy,
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Google review
5/5 - 6 months ago
The Bayview Grille at Black Horse Golf Courses was a perfect venue for vibrant lunches with the panoramic views of golf course and the ocean. Alfresco area was recommended as you could enjoy soft ocean breezes. There were not many service staff when we were there. Waiting could
The Bayview Grille at Black Horse Golf Courses was a perfect venue for vibrant lunches with the panoramic views of golf course and the ocean. Alfresco area was recommended as you could enjoy soft ocean breezes. There were not many service staff when we were there. Waiting could
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Google review
5/5 - 7 months ago
Beautiful golf ⛳️ course for the public to enjoy. Friendly atmosphere with plenty of attendants around to help. They gave us a ride down the hill to the practice area. Plenty of space for all the golfers 🏌️♂️ of the day and the Drive Chip and Putt competitors that were there bef
Beautiful golf ⛳️ course for the public to enjoy. Friendly atmosphere with plenty of attendants around to help. They gave us a ride down the hill to the practice area. Plenty of space for all the golfers 🏌️♂️ of the day and the Drive Chip and Putt competitors that were there bef
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