Black Gold Golf Club

Black Gold Golf Club sits in the rolling hills of Yorba Linda in northern Orange County, California. Designed by Arthur Hills and opened in the early 2000s, the course occupies former oil field land, a heritage reflected in its name and in the occasional pump jacks visible from certain holes. The property's industrial past has been transformed into a golf landscape that takes advantage of the area's natural elevation changes and canyon terrain. Hills routed the course across varied topography, with holes playing through valleys, along ridgelines, and around natural arroyos. The layout features significant elevation shifts that provide views across Orange County toward the San Gabriel Mountains. The design incorporates native grasses and drought-tolerant landscaping appropriate to Southern California's semi-arid climate. Strategic bunkering and undulating greens characterize the challenge, with several holes requiring careful club selection due to the changes in elevation. Black Gold operates as a public facility, making Hills's design accessible to a broad range of golfers in the densely populated region. The course serves both local players and visitors exploring golf options beyond the more famous coastal layouts in Orange County. Its location in Yorba Linda, a suburban community known historically as the birthplace of President Richard Nixon, places it within easy reach of major population centers while maintaining a somewhat removed, hillside setting that distinguishes it from flatter inland courses in the area.