Sterling Hills GC
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4.3
1655 Reviews (1655)
5 Stars
520
4 Stars
775
3 Stars
219
2 Stars
81
1 Stars
60
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
91.0%
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1423 out of 1655 reviews
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4.5
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
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23 out of 23 reviews
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4.4
85 Reviews (85)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.1%
Recommend this course
80 out of 85 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6820 yards
Slope 144
Rating 80.0

Sterling Hills Golf Club sprawls across acres of lush countryside surrounded by avocado groves and citrus orchards. The layout winds through the verdant hills between Oxnard and Ventura. The club opened in 1999 as the only public golf course in Ventura County. The layout is player-friendly enough for beginners to still feel comfortable but it also packs a considerable amount of challenges. The versatile layout balances areas of wide-openness with target-style golf. There is contoured mounding along the fairways and some interesting elevation changes. Thanks to the hilly terrain, there is hardly a flat lie to be found. Although Sterling Hills is still relatively young, there are some mature eucalyptus trees throughout. Golfers can warm-up on the driving range, chipping area, or putting green before the game since a bucket of range balls is included with the round.

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Golf Season Year round
Architect Damian Pascuzzo (1999) Robert Muir Graves (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $12 - $16
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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4.3
1655 Reviews (1655)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/23/2024

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, jimfulcal. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/05/2024

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, jfamer. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Birthday Golf

Staff was friendly and courteous, course was in very shape and good pace of play. Will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/21/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, jrpallotto. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/05/2024

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, matthewdeg. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/05/2024

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, evillegas. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/05/2024

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u000004146187. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

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Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow AF

I thought I would return there to see if it is still the slowest pace around, and it was. Horrible waiting,I left after 12 hole. Waste of time

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/11/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, brandons. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. Will be back soon

I use to belong to Spanish Hills Country Club, but

had knee replacement and decided it would be best to withdraw my membership.

Now having golf the local golf courses, and recently playing at Sterling Hills,I don’t miss Spanish Hills!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/07/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, u416553024. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

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Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Super Windy, Super Fun

We were able to get out on an early Tee time on a very windy day. The course was super fun despite the wind, and since it was early, the pace was outstanding.

Everyone we interacted with was very friendly and helpful. Looking forward to getting back out there this winter.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/30/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, u314163157745. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good value

The course is good and getting a lunch token is a plus. Pace of play is good. Staff is friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/04/2024

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, Lanny1967. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice place

Really like the golf course in good shape fast rolling greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/04/2024

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, lopezzzangel. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 148
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/27/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, 23GolfAge90. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

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Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/22/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314164362098. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 11/16/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u000005136343. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/07/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, kruzmisl. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too many drying spots in the field of play. The fairways were full of leaves making it difficult to find the balls.

Not a good experience. Nobody told me that greens where just punched. Drinking water tastes pretty bad.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/02/2023

We apologize for the inconvenience caused during your visit. Thank you for bringing the issue with the greens to our attention, and we will work to better inform our customers about maintenance schedules in the future. Additionally, we will address the issue with the drinking water to ensure it meets our standards. Thank you for your feedback.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sterling Hills

I have nothing bad to say about this course and clubhouse...the course is great and the help is always nice...the only GLARING issue here is the new putting green. It's pathetic and I guess it means that the weddings are more important than the golf. The green is so sloped and usually in poor condition...not worth putting on it. Gotta be a better way.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/31/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, simisteve. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They had some very slow players ahead of us. We couldn't finish our round. Not a good day on the course! It's usually very pleasant!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/23/2023

Hello, golfindainn. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Sterling Hills Golf Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

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Commented on 10/23/2023

Hello, golfindainn. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Sterling Hills Golf Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Randy the Starter

Great greens and pace of play. Variation of tee boxes is fun. But my god - If Randy isn't the worst starter I've ever encountered, I dont know if there is another person who could top him. He's the type of guy who's pleased to tell you bad news. Condescending jerk and I only spoke to him for less than a minute...what could I have possibly done in that short amount of time? Apparently nothing, because we asked around the other employees and they said that's not even the worst of him. He was upset we had a "Hot Deal" and decided to treat us like junk since we opted for a deal at the course. Not sure if Im very much enthused to go back to this course in the short term.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/20/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, u000006822036. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 10/17/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, MGFT1953. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

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