Oaks at Blacklake Golf Course

Blacklake Golf Course's Oaks layout is one of two eighteen-hole courses at this central California facility, designed by Ted Robinson Sr. and opened in the late 1980s. Robinson, known for his work throughout California and the western United States, typically incorporated water features and strategic bunkering into layouts that balanced playability with visual appeal. The Oaks course takes its name from the mature oak trees that define much of the property, providing both natural beauty and strategic elements throughout the routing.

The course sits in Nipomo, a small community in San Luis Obispo County positioned between the coastal areas near Pismo Beach and the inland agricultural valleys. This transitional zone offers relatively mild weather year-round while maintaining the rolling terrain characteristic of California's central coast region. The presence of established oaks suggests the routing works through existing native landscape rather than manufactured terrain, with holes likely framed by these trees and shaped around natural elevation changes.

Robinson's design approach during this period generally emphasized accessibility for resort and daily-fee players while maintaining enough challenge for accomplished golfers. The Oaks layout reflects this philosophy, serving both local residents and visitors exploring the central coast. Blacklake operates as a semi-private facility, with the Oaks course complementing the property's Lakes course to provide variety for members and public players alike.