The Bayonet and Black Horse Players Club offers an opportunity for golfers to participate in competitive events throughout the year. Tournaments are played from Blue or White tees according to handicap and feature Gross and Net divisions. Players earn points for tournament performance throughout the season. After the Club Championship, the top point earners in the Gross and Net Divisions are crowned Player of the Year. Click here to access the 2022 Players Club Tournament schedule and registration page.
Monterey Bay League
The Monterey Bay League(MBL) was formed in 2003 with the idea of a Match Play format between local golf professionals and their members. The 2021 season runs March – May. Participating clubs include Bayonet and Black Horse, Carmel Valley Ranch, Pasadera, Tehama, Crazy Horse Ranch & Quail Lodge.
Contact Mike Spiller at mspiller@bbhgolf.com for more information.
Past Champions
| 2022 – Crazy Horse Ranch |
| 2021 – Pasadera Golf Club |
| 2020 – League not Contested |
| 2019 – Crazy Horse Ranch |
| 2018 – Tehama |
| 2017 – Bayonet and Black Horse |
| 2016 – Bayonet and Black Horse |
| 2015 – Tehama Golf Club |
| 2014 – Tehama Golf Club |
| 2013 – Bayonet and Black Horse |
| 2012 – Preserve Golf Club |
| 2011 – Tehama Golf Club |
| 2010 – Bayonet and Black Horse |
| 2009 – Bayonet and Black Horse |
| 2008 – Bayonet and Black Horse |
| 2007 – Bayonet and Black Horse |
| 2006 – Bayonet and Black Horse |
| 2005 – The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch |
| 2004 – The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch |
| 2003 – Carmel Valley Ranch |
NCGA Team Match (12 Man)
The NCGA Team Matches are held June – August. Matches consist of 12 players playing Individual and Team matches against other Golf Clubs. There will be 3 Home and 3 Away matches.
Number of Players: Maximum of 30 players per roster, 12 selected for each match.
Registration: If you are interested in participating in the Team Matches contact Mike Spiller: mspiller@bbhgolf.com.
Fees:
- $100 team play registration fee covers Monterey Bay League, NCGA Team Play, and Sratch League Fees. Also includes team shirt and hat.
- Players will pay a $60 fee for all matches, Home and Away. Payment covers Green Fee, Cart, Range Balls, Appetizers and Drinks.
Match Dates: The matches will be played on Thursdays.
Eligibility: Players need to be on the Bayonet and Black Horse NCGA master roster by June 1st 2018.
Scratch League
The Scratch league features teams of 7 players competing against other local clubs. Players compete in individual gross stroke play competitions for team points.
Number of Players: Maximum of 30 players per team. 7 Players selected per match.
Registration: Players active on the Bayonet and Black Horse NCGA roster who have an index of less than 5 are encouraged to join the team.
Fee: $75 team play registration fee covers Monterey Bay League, NCGA Team Play, and Sratch League Fees. Also includes team shirt and hat. Players will pay a $50 fee for each match, Home or Away. The Fee covers Green Fee, Cart, Range Balls, Appetizers and Drinks.
Match Dates: The matches are generally played on weekends in October and November.
Eligibility: Players need to be on the Bayonet and Black Horse NCGA master roster by April 1st 2017.
2023 Players Club Tournaments
Two-Person Scramble –
Sunday, January 22nd on Black Horse – 9:30 Tee Times
Black Horse Match Play
Matches begin February 20th
NCGA Four-Ball Net Qualifier
Sunday, February 19th on Bayonet – 8:50 Tee Times
Monterey Bay League
Matches Begin March
NCGA Zone Qualifier
Sunday, March 26th on Black Horse – 9:30 Tee Times
Masters
Saturday, April 8th on Bayonet – 9:30 Tee Times
Black Horse Championship
Sunday, May 21st on Black Horse – 9:30 Tee Times
Bayonet Championship
Sunday, June 25th on Bayonet – 8:50 Tee Times
NCGA Team Matches*
Thursdays beginning in June
Bayonet Match Play
Matches begin June
Red, White, & Blue Tournament
Sunday, July 23rd on Black Horse- 9:30 Tee Times
9 & 9 Championship
Sunday, August 27th on Black Horse- 9:30 Tee Times
Bayonet Black Horse Club Championship
Saturday, October 14th
Sunday, October 15th
NCGA Scratch League*
Matches beginning in October
*Tournament fees & entry qualifications may vary
McClure Cup
On January 7th & 8th, many top collegiate and state amateurs will be competing in the The McClure Cup Championship.
Format
Individual Stroke Play – The individual Championship Flight shall be conducted over 36 holes. In the event of a tie, the individual champion will be determined by a hole-by-hole playoff immediately after the conclusion of play.
Two Person Scramble
Will be a two person scramble format. Low Handicap receives 35% / High Handicap receives 15% of course handicap. Partners may have a maximum 10 stroke handicap differential.
NCGA Four-Ball Net Qualifier
Will be a two person better ball net format. The low qualifying team will represent Bayonet & Black Horse at the Four-Ball Net Qualifier.
The Masters
Will be an individual stroke play event.
Black Horse Match Play
Will be an individual net match play event. The field is limited to 32 players and split into two flights by index. The winner of each flight will play in the final match. The first 28 to register will automatically earn a seed in their index flight by random draw. The last 4 spots will be decided by a play-in qualifier the weekend prior to 1st round matches.
NCGA Zone Qualifier
The Zone Qualifier is a four person, two best ball net format.The low qualifying team will represent Bayonet & Black Horse at the NCGA Zone Qualifier.
Bayonet Championship
Will be an individual stroke play event.
Bayonet Match Play
Will be an individual net match play event. The field is limited to 32 players and split into two flights by index. The winner of each flight will play in the final match. The first 28 to register will automatically earn a seed in their index flight by random draw. The last 4 spots will be decided by a play-in qualifier the weekend prior to 1st round matches.
Black Horse Championship
Will be an individual stroke play event.
Bayonet Black Horse Amateur Championship
On July 20th – 22nd, many top collegiate and state amateurs will be competing in the The Bayonet Black Horse Amateur Championship. The 3rd annual amateur will be held on the Bayonet Golf Course for 54 holes of championship golf. As one of the premier championship courses in California, we look forward to presenting one of the state’s elite amateur golf tournaments.
Flights
Championship:
This flight is open to amateur golfers with an official and verified handicap index not exceeding 7.4
Senior:
This flight is open to amateur golfers (55+) with an official and verified handicap index not exceeding 9.4
Bayonet & Black Horse Club Championship
Will be a two day individual stroke play event.
| Two Person Scramble | ||||||||||||||
| Place | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-100 |
| Points | 600 | 450 | 375 | 313 | 263 | 200 | 175 | 138 | 100 | 90 | 45 | 23 | 10 | 5 |
| NCGA Four-Ball Net Qualifier | ||||||||||||||
| Place | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-100 |
| Points | 600 | 450 | 375 | 313 | 263 | 200 | 175 | 138 | 100 | 90 | 45 | 23 | 10 | 5 |
| McClure Cup | ||||||||||||||
| Place | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-100 |
| Points | 600 | 450 | 375 | 313 | 263 | 200 | 175 | 138 | 100 | 90 | 45 | 23 | 10 | 5 |
| The Masters | ||||||||||||||
| Place | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-100 |
| Points | 1200 | 900 | 750 | 625 | 525 | 400 | 350 | 275 | 200 | 180 | 90 | 45 | 20 | 10 |
| Black Horse Match Play | ||||||||||||||
| Place | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-100 |
| Points | 1200 | 900 | 750 | 625 | 525 | 400 | 350 | 275 | 200 | 180 | 90 | 45 | 20 | 10 |
| NCGA Zone Qualifier | ||||||||||||||
| Place | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-100 |
| Points | 600 | 450 | 375 | 313 | 263 | 200 | 175 | 138 | 100 | 90 | 45 | 23 | 10 | 5 |
| Bayonet Championship | ||||||||||||||
| Place | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-100 |
| Points | 1200 | 900 | 750 | 625 | 525 | 400 | 350 | 275 | 200 | 180 | 90 | 45 | 20 | 10 |
| Bayonet Match Play | ||||||||||||||
| Place | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-100 |
| Points | 1200 | 900 | 750 | 625 | 525 | 400 | 350 | 275 | 200 | 180 | 90 | 45 | 20 | 10 |
| Member/Guest | ||||||||||||||
| 300 Participation Points | ||||||||||||||
| Black Horse Championship | ||||||||||||||
| Place | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-100 |
| Points | 1200 | 900 | 750 | 625 | 525 | 400 | 350 | 275 | 200 | 180 | 90 | 45 | 20 | 10 |
| Bayonet and Black Horse Club Championship | ||||||||||||||
| Place | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-100 |
| Points | 1200 | 900 | 750 | 625 | 525 | 400 | 350 | 275 | 200 | 180 | 90 | 45 | 20 | 10 |
The following events will be decided by a sudden-death playoff. All other events will be decided on a card off. Ties will be decided based on the USGA System. Under the USGA Handicap System Manual method, the program compares scores for the last nine holes, then the last six holes, then the last three holes, then finally the last hole to determine a winner.
Bayonet & Black Horse Club Championship
Member Guest
| Player of The Year – Gross | Player of The Year – Net | ||
| 2022 | Jason Melvin | 2022 | Steve Poletti |
| 2021 | Jason Melvin | 2021 | Mike Luna |
| 2020 | Mike Kavalauskas | 2020 | Jeremy Coupe |
| 2019 | Kevin Murphy | 2019 | Steve Poletti |
| 2018 | Jason Melvin | 2018 | Ron Hardy |
| 2017 | Jason Melvin | 2017 | John Donangelo |
| 2016 | Steve Poletti | 2016 | Ron Hardy |
| 2015 | Eric Stinson | 2015 | Ben Hussey |
| 2014 | Eric Stinson | 2014 | David Gulley |
| 2013 | Steve Poletti | 2013 | Steve Poletti |
| 2012 | Sam Dowell | 2012 | Sam Dowell |
| 2011 | Tim Arnold | 2011 | Kevin Price |
| Club Championship – Gross | Club Championship – Net | ||
| 2022 | Jeremy Coupe | 2022 | Jeremy Coupe |
| 2021 | Mike Luna | 2021 | Tom Vercoutere |
| 2020 | (t) Jeremy Coupe, Mike Kavalauskas | 2020 | (t) Jeremy Coupe, Sourabh Mishra |
| 2019 | Kevin Price | 2019 | Tom Vercoutere |
| 2018 | Jason Melvin | 2018 | (t) Tom Kruk, Jeff Dickey |
| 2017 | Nick Moore | 2017 | (t) Rick Tersini, Michael Braisted |
| 2016 | Jeremy Coupe | 2016 | Dino Giacomazzi |
| 2015 | Eric Stinson | 2015 | Tom Vercoutere |
| 2014 | Eric Stinson | 2014 | David Gulley |
| 2013 | Robert Hong | 2013 | Cliff Thornburg |
| 2012 | Ian Dahl | 2012 | Don Summers |
| 2011 | Kevin Price | 2011 | JB Bryan |
| The Masters – Gross | The Masters – Net | ||
| 2022 | Nick Moore | 2022 | Nick Moore |
| 2021 | Kevin Murphy | 2021 | Michael Braistead |
| 2020 | DNP | 2020 | DNP |
| 2019 | Kevin Price | 2019 | Michael Lye |
| 2018 | (t) Jason Melvin, Joe Splane | 2018 | Joe Splane |
| 2017 | Nick Moore | 2017 | (t) Gene Vanhootegem, Kevin Murphy |
| 2016 | (t) Steve Poletti, Jason Melvin, Josh Benson | 2016 | Michael Braisted |
| 2015 | Eric Stinson | 2015 | Ron Hardy |
| 2014 | Eric Stinson | 2014 | (t) David Gulley & Tom Vercoutere |
| 2013 | Cory Donnelly | 2013 | Mike Pablo |
| 2012 | Sam Dowell | 2012 | Tom Vercoutere |
| Bayonet Championship – Gross | Bayonet Championship – Net | ||
| 2022 | Mike Luna | 2022 | Derick Franks |
| 2021 | Mike Luna | 2021 | Tom Vercoutere |
| 2020 | Mike Luna | 2020 | Daniel Thompson |
| 2019 | (t) Kevin Murphy, Kevin Price | 2019 | Drew Petulla |
| 2018 | Ron Hardy | 2018 | Ron Hardy |
| 2017 | Jason Melvin | 2017 | (t) Brad Gebert, Gene Vanhootegem, John Donangelo |
| 2016 | Jason Melvin | 2016 | (t) Ron Hardy, Jeff Dickey |
| 2015 | Brian Melhart | 2015 | Brian Melhart |
| 2014 | Darren Owens | 2014 | Tom Kruk |
| 2013 | Ron Hardy | 2013 | Ron Hardy |
| 2012 | Sam Dowell | 2012 | Sam Dowell |
| Black Horse Championship – Gross | Black Horse Championship – Net | ||
| 2022 | Jason Melvin | 2022 | David Gulley |
| 2021 | Jason Melvin | 2021 | Chris Rivers |
| 2020 | DNP | 2020 | DNP |
| 2019 | Kevin Murphy | 2019 | Mic Falkel |
| 2018 | Robert Hutchinson | 2018 | Tony Brigantino |
| 2017 | Jason Melvin | 2017 | Tom Vercoutere |
| 2016 | Rob Peterson | 2016 | Ron Hardy |
| 2015 | Ron Hardy | 2015 | Ron Hardy |
| 2014 | Austin Tiner | 2014 | Keith Shiver |
| 2012 | Sam Dowell | 2012 | Sam Dowell |
| Bayonet Match Play Championship | Black Horse Match Play Championship | ||
| 2022 | Eric Nelson | 2022 | Steve Poletti |
| 2021 | Mike Luna | 2021 | Raymond Stewart |
| 2020 | Jeremy Coupe | 2020 | Steve Poletti |
| 2019 | JB Bryan | 2019 | JB Bryan |
| 2018 | Ron Hardy | 2018 | Michael Lye |
| 2107 | Tom Kruk | 2017 | Jeremy Coupe |
| 2016 | Jeff La Tourette | 2016 | Charles Marion |
| 2015 | Ben Hussey | 2015 | Mike Rogers |
| 2014 | Rick Tersini | 2014 | Kevin Murphy |
| 2012 | Mike Pablo | 2012 | Mike Pablo |
| NCGA Four-Ball Net Qualifier | NCGA Zone Qualifier | ||
| 2023 | Ken Heinly & Brian Melhart | 2023 | |
| 2022 | Mike Espiritu & Marc Dranchak | 2022 | Steve Poletti, Mark Kavanaugh, Chris Rivers, Jeremy Coupe |
| 2021 | Mike Luna & Mike Kavalauskas | 2021 | Jason Beebe, Cliff Thornburg, David Bennett, Bob Gordon |
| 2020 | DNP | 2020 | Mike Luna, Jeremy Coupe, Chris Rivers, & David Chidester |
| 2019 | Kevin Murphy & Mic Falkel | 2019 | Tony Brigantino, Brad Gebert, Bill Schmidt, & Al Holmstrom |
| 2018 | Dominic Acia & Ken Yamauchi | 2018 | Ron Hardy, Dino Giacomazzi, Joe Splane, & David Gulley |
| 2017 | John Donangelo & David Foord | 2017 | Dino Giacomazzi, David Gulley, Ron Hardy, & Joe Splane |
| 2016 | Brad Gebert & Tony Brigantino | 2016 | Ron Hardy, Joe Splane, Ben Hussey & Cliff Thornburg |
| 2015 | Ben Hussey & Joe Splane | 2015 | Tom Kruk, Rick Tersini, David Gulley & Steve Polettti |
| 2014 | Mike Pablo & Jeff La Tourette | 2014 | Jeff La Tourette, JB Bryan & Don Summers |
| 2013 | Kevin Price & Seth Pierce | 2013 | Kevin Price, Seth Pierce,Martin Bennett & Gianni Avila |
| 2012 | Ron Hardy & Cliff Thornburg | 2012 | Ron Hardy & Cliff Thornburg |
| Two Person Scramble – Gross | Two Person Scramble – Net | ||
| 2023 | Mike Rogers & Steve Poletti | 2023 | Mike Rogers & Steve Poletti |
| 2022 | Ray Kong & Jason Melvin | 2022 | Ray Kong & Jason Melvin |
| 2021 | Ray Kong & Jason Melvin | 2021 | Kevin Murphy & John Kingman |
| 2020 | No gross division | 2020 | Ray Kong & Jason Melvin |
| 2019 | No gross division | 2019 | Michael Devine & Alex Guffey |
| 2018 | (t) Kevin Price & Brian Melhart, Tom Kruk & Bill Schmidt | 2018 | John Donangelo & David Foord |
| 2017 | Michael Holtan & Larry Castro | 2017 | Michael Holtan & Larry Castro |
| 2016 | Nick Moore & Adam Petrocelli | 2016 | (t) Kavalauskas & Ballard / Coupe & Stinson |
| 2015 | Robert Hong & John Jones | 2015 | Cliff Thornburg & Ron Hardy |
| 2014 | Matt Vigilante & Josh Schmidt | 2014 | Tom Vercoutere & Charles Marion |
| 2013 | Steve Poletti & Gene Wright | 2013 | Steve Poletti & Gene Wright |
| 2012 | Sam Dowell & Kennis Sigmon | 2012 | Sam Dowell & Kennis Sigmon |
