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4.0
860 Reviews (860)
5 Stars
354
4 Stars
347
3 Stars
95
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
28
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
84.7%
Recommend this course
750 out of 860 reviews
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3.8
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.3%
Recommend this course
47 out of 60 reviews
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4.0
114 Reviews (114)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
83.3%
Recommend this course
95 out of 114 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 7078 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Oak Valley Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Golf Season Year round
Architect Lee E. Schmidt (1992) Brian Curley (1992) Greg Letsche (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Reviews

4.0
860 Reviews (860)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Brunch 8
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 65
Elevation Changes 62
Bunkers 53
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 58
Locals 43
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 42
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 67
In the 'Burbs 22
Convenient to the City 21

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Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

COURSE GOING DOWN HILL

COURSE IS WORSE THAN LAST TIME I PLAYED, NO GRASS ON FAIRWAYS AND LOOKS LIKE THEIR GOING UNDER,,TOO BAD,,,TURN ON THE WATER,,

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Fair course but expensive

This is a typical course in this area, meaning it plays like every other underfunded municipal tract. Crappy lies, no sand in bunkers, etc. It is overpriced. There was nobody there, so pace of play was the only good thing about it. It is a good place to play a practice round if you get a great price on a hot deal.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Terrible: Oak Valley has turned into a COW PASTURE

I've spent February in the Palm Springs area for the last 15 winters.. I've played Oak Valley annually for the last couple of years. It was always in borderline "rough" condition but this time it was over-the-top. I've seen abandoned golf courses in better condition. Oak Valley has a championship layout but it has turned into a cow pasture due to neglect. I play 9 holes and left. Sad to see what it has become. I'll play it again when I hear it's under new ownership with improvements. Otherwise i'm done with it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play, overbooked, no food available after 3 pm.

This used to be a wonderful glof course, not sure who bought it but they have ruined this course. Stay away, not worth the trip.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I had a great time. I haven’t played here in over 25 years. I’ll be back with my son. Great value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Weathet

Great, demanding, fun course. Weather can be a little windy but still fun.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 198
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

A Challenging Course

Oak Valley is a good challenge for advanced golfers. The greens, tees and bunkers are all in good condition, but the fairways could use some TLC. Still, it’s an excellent layout and a good value

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 198
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Wasn’t Allowed to Play

I showed up and wasn’t allowed to play because I brought my special needs brother along to ride with me. Unbeknownst to me, the course has a stupid policy of not allowing riders. I would like Golf Now to refund my greens fee and restore the credit that I redeemed for the reservation

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 111
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

nice course

very pretty course, especially the back nine ,my wife and I, love this course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Could be a gem ?

This could be a real treat if and when the course conditions improve. Given the amount of rain the area has received certainly reflects on my ratings. The layout of this track is challenging and has the potential to be quite pleasing to the eye. However, the Tee boxes were in need of grooming on this day, most of the sand traps were unplayable due to water or lack of racking. There was much standing water on fairways but most of the greens were in good shape, challenging with many undulations. Perhaps we should have waited a month to play it, given it time to dry out and warm up. It was quite cool, an unnoticeable elevation drive from Palm Springs found us clouded, breezy and much colder there than anticipated. The few staff members we interacted with seemed disengaged and the restaurant area was closed and looking for a new lessee so no food or drink to warm our attitudes. Sadly we are visiting from out of town so will not be playing there anytime soon - would give it a second chance under better circumstances.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

degenerated

the practice range was closed.
The course is in wretched condition: 2/3 brown scrub, 1/3 grass. Greens pitted and discolored. Too bad, because this is the best layout in California. Used to be indispensable, but all downhill now.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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