Oak Knoll Golf Course & Driving Range

Fairways were mostly brown, and hard-pan. Small greens that were inconsistent: some were overwatered, others had brown patches, with cracks in the soil. Most of the greens had scattered patches of brown grass, and some bumps in the turf. The sand traps, however, had decent sand and plenty of it. And the course was fairly forgiving and open. We booked a "hot deal" price of $13 for 18, and got what we paid for.

Course is outstanding the best I've seen in a long time

The course and staff were good. I think the regular price would have been too much if we didn't have a good rate from "Golf Now" for $10

This course has been declining over the years. But is the worst I' ve seen it. Fairways are bumping,greens are terrible. The course needs a complete over-haul.

I got to the course a little early. The course was relatively empty, so I asked if I could tee off early. The person at the desk would not let me tee off earlier than the reserved tee time because he wanted me to tee off with a couple other people who booked through GolfNow.

The other two ended not showing up on time, so he finally let me tee off. Unfortunately, they treat people who reserve through GolfNow differently because they are not paying full price.

Although its pretty short, the greens are setup smaller and hilly. The greens were in excellent conditions so it's worth the time.

Open layout so you get away with a few shorts here and there and there are a few tight holes.

I have played this course before and considering the rough winter we just had the course was in good shape

Greens and fairways are in good shape. some trees were cut down and left on the course causing hazards. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I enjoyed the experience. I have golfed oak knoll for 20 years I would say it's in good shape right now and I like the direction it's going in.

Our expectations kept getting lowered hole by hole as we kept seeing poorly kept grounds. Large areas of brown non bagged grass clippings were both unsightly and a hassle to find balls. Greens were struggling. Fairways were lined with wheel ruts from heavy machinery driving on soggy grounds. Overall, needs a new grounds keeper or investment to keep it nicer.

The course was very poorly maintained. Grass was so high I lost 2 balls in the middle of fairways. The course needs a lot of work. Very poor value for the price.

I actually quit the round after 5 holes it was so bad, unplayable and was not having any fun constantly looking for ball in the unkept fairways. Its not ready for season yet.

I've played this course numerous times last year, never really any issues. We've had an awful wet winter spring, and its clear this course doesn't handle that very well. First really nice day in months weather wise so went out to play. Should've waited.

Course was like a swamp. Fairways were not cut very nice, tons of dead grass in the middle of fairways, so even a perfect shot would get lost in the dead grass. And missing fairway was even worse, rough was awful. Ground just soggy and squishy.at times felt like walking into swamp.

I've never before walked out of a round. Had to do that today. Frustrating to say the least. Players beware, course needs a good month of no rain to recover I'd guess. Play at your own risk.

The putting green was closed. The greats were not rolled or cut and many bare spots. The fairways were in pretty good shape and the course was very empty. Overall not a great experience, however the course is not a bad one just not very well maintained compared to others in the area.

Enjoy playing here! Staff is friendly and helpful. Course is well maintained and in good shape. Maturity shows up in the trees all over the course. I will definitely return to this course often!

Really enjoyed Oak Knoll. Nice wide fairways that allow you to work on your game, instead of fighting to course layout. Fairways were in good shape, just a few areas of hard pan. A few of the greens had some grass issues, but still rolled true. A good experience and we will be back.

They are working hard on the course and it shows. Fairways and greens in good condition. Not quite up to the standards of the best courses in the area, but well worth playing. Very nice, brand new electric carts. My only frustration has been the flow of play. I have played four times in the last few weeks using a golf now "hot deal". Three of the times I was the only one who signed up, so they put me out by myself. I prefer to play with other people in general, but all three times I rapidly caught up to groups in front of me. It was then either wait forever, or try to jump ahead and come back later and play the missed holes. This is not the fault of the course, just an observation of mid-week play in Salem.

I have been golfing here since 2000 and this was the best shape this course has almost ever been in. They are keeping the watering and cutting up very well. The greens were very nice and putted very true, the past they have not always been cared for. They have a new crew running the show and they are on top of it. The course has new golf carts which was well over due and they are a very nice addition. I am sorry to say but this trip we did not eat in the restaurant and bar but the house is trying to build this back up some with fresh new staff and helpful folks. If you have played here in the past and were disappointed please give it another shot. The team is working very hard to bring this wonderful country gem back to a course worthy of your hard earned dollars. Good job current staff members.