Avila Beach Golf Resort

I caught a "hot deal" through golf now and headed to course to verify availability of rental clubs... Not only did I find rental clubs,, I was able to head out early and thoroughly enjoyed the challenging front nine and the round as a whole. Considering the dry conditions in CA at this time, the course was in pretty good shape and played shorter due to the extra roll on the fairways.

The course has two very different front and back nines, with lots of variety. The fairway conditions are a bit rough, but the greens are smooth and true. The course, traps and fairways, could use some attention, but if you’re willing to overlook the lack of investment the course has a challenging and varied layout. Pace of play was great, 4 hours on a Saturday afternoon.

Have played here many times in the past but not for 5-6 years. Still in good shape. Traps need work but that’s not unusual today. Considering the drought the course looked good

I play this course a couple of times each month and always have a good time. The staff is great and things are, in general, fun and the play is smooth running. Each time I review however, I must emphasize that the bunkers really need some TLC. The surface is just slightly softer than most hiking trails. If this issue is addressed I would give them 5 stars every time I play.

It was very peace and riverside.

Even I felt very dangerous play in back line. Too many people unplayed people near green and golf course. Course green condition was not very good, very hard most of Course. Layout was very hard to read it.

Good thing I got a great deal because I was a little disappointed with the course. There was a concert nearby so traffic and parking were difficult. Lots of people roaming around drinking. The course itself was ok, but dried out in places. Greens were in good shape. The back nine had holes in renovation so it was difficult to gauge the course. I would not want to pay the regular full price because the course is quite ordinary.

Condition of fairways and greens were bad needs proper maintenance

Not worth playing this course

We started at 1:40 and didn’t finish until 6:45. It was the slowest round of golf I’ve ever played. They book the tee times way too close together and it’s not worth your time on the weekends. The dad in the family in front of us got too drunk from all the waiting and somehow beached the cart on a hill behind the 11th green (no point in driving up there, but he was soggy) so that slowed us down even more. Like Blacklake, the course is very poorly maintained. I wish they’d raise the prices for both courses and maintain them better. Instead, I think we’re done coming here on the weekends.

Greens nice — fairways a little shaggy — bunkers are horrible. Driving range balls at least 10 years old.

Beautiful course. Not long but very small greens. Wild animals everywhere. Very nice and relaxing

I played in like 25mph winds so that definitely affected my enjoyment of the round, but was not the biggest factor . . . conditions! Ugh. This would be such a fun track if it was kept in good conditions. Greens were ok (6/10), but everything else needed lots of work. Tee boxes and fairways weedy and patchy. Bunkers rock hard. It is not an easy walk. Signage could be a lot better especially for getting to different tee boxes. I loved the back 9 layout with forced carries over beach inlet and the narrow opening on the first par 5 (#11?). Can't someone put some money into this course to take advantage of such a fun location. In the current condition I would only go back if I got another GolfNow deal AND happened to be in the area with an afternoon free.

Amazing layout. Great conditions. Greens are hard and fast but roll true. Really nice lady starter. Very helpful and informative about the course. One of the best values near the coast. Will definitely play again. Even saw a bunch of wild turkeys and dear on the course.