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Avila Beach Golf Resort

2.8
757 Reviews (757)
Avila Beach Golf Resort
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2.8
757 Reviews (757)
5 Stars
116
4 Stars
217
3 Stars
185
2 Stars
130
1 Stars
109
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.2
Layout
3.5
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
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45.1%
Recommend this course
452 out of 757 reviews
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2.6
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
6
Conditions
2.0
Value
3.1
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
39.0%
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16 out of 41 reviews
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2.8
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
11
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.2
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
43.5%
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30 out of 69 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course offers a beautiful layout with a great feel, especially appealing along the central coast. Friendly staff and affordable pricing make it a worthwhile spot for a casual round with friends.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6557 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.3

Avila Beach Golf Resort is located right along the bay, giving it a scenic setting that has made it the most well known of the Central Coast golf courses. The layout offers plenty of variety with a hilly front nine that features small, often elevated, greens that are surrounded by oak-lined valleys and a back nine that that is routed across a tidal estuary. Golfers should be prepared for forced carries over water and multi-tiered greens on the backside. At first the course may seem short, but thanks to the dramatic elevation changes and numerous other challenges, it will begin to feel much longer. There are several severe doglegs throughout as well as tight approaches. Avila Beach Golf Resort is not a layout where you can easily "grip it and rip it." Rather, accuracy and good course-management are rewarded.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue 72 6557 yards 72.3 132
White 72 6090 yards 69.5 125
White (W) 72 6090 yards 75.8 134
Red (W) 72 4854 yards 70.0 122
Red 72 4854 yards 64.5 111
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Scorecard for Avila Beach Golf Resort
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 72.3/132 W: 79.2/142 370 260 495 385 370 185 375 170 555 3165 350 500 390 540 370 235 425 200 375 3385 6550
White M: 69.5/125 W: 75.8/134 350 255 475 335 340 155 325 145 500 2880 350 470 370 490 325 175 385 170 320 3055 5935
Red W: 70.0/122 275 215 340 295 305 95 285 110 418 2338 340 395 300 410 280 140 310 125 255 2555 4893
Gold M: 64.5/111 275 215 340 295 305 95 285 110 418 2338 340 395 300 410 280 140 310 125 255 2555 4893
Handicap 11 13 5 9 7 15 3 17 1 12 4 2 8 18 16 6 14 10
Par 4 4 5 4 4 3 4 3 5 36 4 5 4 5 4 3 4 3 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 13 11 1 7 5 15 3 17 9 4 6 2 12 10 16 8 18 14
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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Olin Dutra

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant
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Reviews

2.8
757 Reviews (757)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
19th Hole Scenic Views 8
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 26
Elevation Changes 16
Forced Carries 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 18
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
Group Getaways 7
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 18
Near Local Attractions 11
Convenient to the City 10

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supertrucker5000
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Marc4066688
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Avila Beach Golf

Very light course traffic today. No waiting at any time. Course itself a bit rough if off fairway. The course could use more mowing and maintenance but still a good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u314161406517
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Avila Bay

Check in good, service at mulligans grill so so, starter great, range terrible, boxes need work, fairways okay (firm/thin), greens were punched about 3 weeks ago but in decent shape, rough—— STAY IN FAIRWAY! Great area to gather post play, nicely shaded or full sun both out/in door seating.

Overall, 3 1/2 star. All courses on the central coast seem to be in similar condition right now.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
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u692087287
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u000008007643
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u314161246152
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Beginner
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
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Sloflip
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

Course is in a sad condition. This course can be beautiful if there is enough maintenance.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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u151872087
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great first time course

Great course to play on, and the scenery was even better. Will play here again definitely.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u544050749
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Rick1891811
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf course layout is VERY interesting. Lots of blind shots- not easy for the first time around. Greens were aerated probably 2 weeks ago but played ok (still pretty fast.). Would love to see more $$$/ maintenance given to this course to bring the Old Girl back to her glory days...

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u314161246152
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Had a great experience first time walking course loved it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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SteveT2449
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Avila Golf Course

The course is good for the cost. Fairways were in good shape and mostly wide open. Front 9 and back 9 are completely different. Front is more difficult and the greens are faster. Pin placement was questionable..

It was a great way to spend a beautiful Sunday.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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chrisleduc
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough

Greens where nice, great layout. Fairways need work. Not great Maintanance. Tough layout but definitely worth it. Challenging all clubs came into play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Adducci94
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Seaside Views

Very challenging course. Played the Blue's, driving strait and some course knowledge is important for doglegs, creeks and water holes. Greens putted well and consistent. I had to add a club or two on account of the uphill approaches and the headwinds. Played as a single and finished in 4 hours. 6500 yards, very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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uATMM1056AT
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course on the coast

Very friendly staff. Nice course with many different holes. No two holes were the same. Greens were good. Great views to the water on several holes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314160615816
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Avila Beach Golf Resort

Course had a good layout and could really test your skills. Lots of dog legs and helps if you had a playing partner that has played the course. Overall, we all had a great time considering we were all hacking today. loL

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u425690639
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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samolly
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Walked

Not great

Hadn't played this course in a couple years. Got a deal on golfnow.com. Could be a really fun course but the owner doesn't keep it up. Worth what I paid, $26, but not more. The restaurant/bar was very nice. People were nice and helpful but in the end the course doesn't compete well with others in the area.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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richert
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Avila Beach Golf Resort

Great challenging course to play. Close to the ocean.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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jprehm
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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