Sterling Hills GC
Looking back from a green at Sterling Hills Golf Club.
GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.3
1694 Reviews (1694)
5 Stars
541
4 Stars
790
3 Stars
221
2 Stars
82
1 Stars
60
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
91.9%
Recommend this course
1459 out of 1694 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.5
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.7%
Recommend this course
38 out of 41 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.4%
Recommend this course
84 out of 89 reviews
Read Reviews
frame.svg
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
circle-star.svg
Course Highlights
Sterling Hills stands out for its exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable staff, with well-maintained fairways and greens reflecting years of steady course improvements. The engaging layout offers strong value for money, with rounds regularly completing in a reasonable timeframe.

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.

Book a Tee Time at
Sterling Hills Golf Club
Powered by GolfNow.com

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
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+ Annual
golf ball.svg
$120 in monthly tee time promo codes
waivedfees
12 rounds of waived fees
redeemtrophy
GolfPass Member Pricing
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection

Reviews

4.3
1694 Reviews (1694)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Brunch 9
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 50
Undulating Greens 44
Water Hazards 42
This course/club is great for:
Locals 46
Advanced Golfers 39
A Weekend Splurge 17
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 39
Convenient to the City 22
In the 'Burbs 22

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/14/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is not improving. It seems that compliancy is taking over. People are playing more and golf courses are taking the money in.

Greens are spiked and ir does not look like much sand is applied to fill in holes. Balls are very bouncy ,,, place of play is super slow not way to finished the course from noon on. A Marshall will help a lot to speed the pace. Frustrating round

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/14/2022

We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!

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

Great value not far from LA

I believe the cost is $71 and you get a free small bucket of range balls for warmup as well as a small lunch with chips. Greens were punched but it’s that season. Some maintenance being done but never going to let that get in the way of great fun. Can’t wait to get back here and beat my score!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/22/2022

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Staff needs a lesson on customer service

We have played here often, mostly on Mondays when our private golf club is closed for maintenance..,,,and EVERY single time , the check in staff is BLAND, NOT friendly and can't get rid of us fast enough !!! There is a Hispanic older gentleman who is always there, and can not smile, can not be friendly and can not be bothered, and it is not the first time, but every single time....I actually hate checking in to this course because I know I will be faced with this horrible person. Also, on the course itself, the maintenance guy was spraying while we were playing, and never stopped or cared that we were hitting in to the fairway while he was doing so...and laughed at us because we could not find our ball due to the white foam he was spraying as we played....TOTAL WASTE OF TIME

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/12/2022

Hi! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Sterling Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging course

Course was challenging. Staff was super friendly. This is a great course for all levels.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/10/2022

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/10/2022

We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Sterling Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 3
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
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/10/2022

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Sterling Hills Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/22/2022

Hello. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable course with nice layout. Played a bit slow with waiting on most holes. Conditions were solid and recovering from aeration

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/10/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. Sterling Hills Golf Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/07/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Meh

Greens were in horrible shape. Food was below average.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/07/2022

Hello, thank you for taking the time to review us, and for the 3 stars. We're sorry to hear the course may not have been in the best shape on the day of your round. We appreciate your feedback as we work to make any necessary improvements. Thank you for choosing to golf with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon at Sterling Hills Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the money

Really enjoyed playing, the pace of play was under four hours, they had punch the greens but they were starting to come back, should be in great shape right now.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/07/2022

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Layout unfortunately the punched greens soured the experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/01/2022

Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Sterling Hills Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great game

Had the pleasure of playing here recently and although the greens had recently been treated they ran true.

Pace of play was a little slow however that just meant that I was given more time to approve views and the course both of which were superb.

The welcome we received from the staff at all times was amazing and they made us feel special from confirming our start time right through to handing back the cart keys- thank you everyone of you are amazing!!

Final note is any driving range that has AC/DC blasting out is always on to a winner

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/01/2022

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course conditions

I've been round here several times.

The price was good, I liked the course layout, and everything was good, so I enjoyed the round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 10/28/2022

Hello. 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 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Golf

I play sterling Hills most every Monday. My only issues are inconsistent traps and slow play they need marshals to keep the things moving faster. Otherwise it’s a great course. I’ve been playing there Since it first opened

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
Commented on 10/27/2022

Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Sterling Hills Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Those pictures say it all. Beautiful!

Except for the angry, barking dog off leash and running through bunkers , all is well. I do have an issue with employees maintaining the butterfly area as they should focus on the course maintenance. Chris told me when we donated $ to the cause that folks from the Tower Club would pull weeks. She needs to take responsibility for her causes.

Tx for a great course!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Improving, but a long ways to go.

Sterling is a decent option when it is too hot elsewhere. The greens are generally good, but the fairways and rough are spotty at best. The lunch area is depressing and the bathroom area smells like a sewer.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Sterling Hills Camarillo

Great golf course excellent condition great value for money - staff friendliness and vibe around the pro shop with the music was awesome

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 10/27/2022

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Sterling Hills Golf Club.

Nearby Courses
Camarillo, California
Private
4.6666666667
3
Camarillo, California
Private
0.0
0
Somis, California
Private
4.3333333333
3
Ventura, California
Public
3.6069340276
111
Oxnard, California
Municipal
3.6092795348
702
Camarillo, California
Private
0.0
0
Camarillo, California
Public
3.1074466673
971
Ventura, California
Public
4.232171018
452
Santa Paula, California
Public
0.0
0
Port Hueneme, California
Military
3.4826989619
75
Ventura, California
Public
4.3738736967
792
Golf Packages
MB2.1.jfif

Monarch Beach Resort Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
ORANGE COUNTY, CA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Waldorf-Astoria Monarch Beach, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigel, the Montage Laguna Beach, or the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links.

Monarch Beach Resort Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
ORANGE COUNTY, CA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Waldorf-Astoria Monarch Beach, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigel, the Montage Laguna Beach, or the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links.

Aviara Stay & Play Package

Click Below
SAN DIEGO, CA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa and golf at Aviara Golf Club.
Aviara Golf Club - Hole #18

Aviara Stay & Play Packages

Click Below
SAN DIEGO, CA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa and golf at Aviara Golf Club.

The Lodge At Torrey Pines Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
LA JOLLA, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The Lodge at Torrey Pines and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Torrey Pines – South Course and Torrey Pines – North Course.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account