Avila Beach Golf Resort

I was hoping other's reviews were just being overly critical, but sadly, I was wrong....".

I played here a few years ago, as a beginner, and found the course to be very challenging, At that time course conditions were "very good", the amenities were nice, and the staff were helpful and friendly. The latter two are still true - the staff is still great, and the amenities fine!

I get out pretty much weekly now, and after a few years of "practice", I had the opportunity to play here again. While I may have become a little better golfer, this course has not faired as well.

The condition of the course itself has changed radically, and not for the better. It was not at all as I remembered it to be! Course conditions varied radically from hole to hole - from tee box, to fairway to the greens. Conditions were "consistently inconsistent" on each hole -- if that makes any sense. Burned up fairways, unmaintained and bare greens, but there is a thriving gopher population!

My hope was that this really nice venue would be half a nice as I remember it to be, and I was wrong. Its sad, because the course layout is fun, and its located in a truly beautiful area!

Nice people work at course with a very limited maintenance budget and it showed... diseased greens, bare fairways, and lots of gopher holes/mounds. When we got to first par three, there were 3 groups on tee box waiting to hit. After that it sped up but was a 5 plus hour round.

I think it’s fine if you’re out with friends having a few laughs and not looking for a premium golf experience. Good spot to hang out after the round.

Hadn’t played here in over 10 years. Let’s just say that’s also probably

The last time This course had any proper maintenance. Staff are very friendly, which was the only plus of this day. Driving range is embarrassing, mats are ripped, range balls ancient and you’re basically hitting into a dirt cliff. Putting green is not comparable to anything you see on course, it is actually maintained. Un-mowed fairways, but probably not watered so just crops of weeds, hard and no even lies so even a perfect shot will run off sideways or not have a proper lie for the next shot. Greens all have about 3-4 different types of grass all in various stages of growth, so don’t try to judge distance or slope, you’ll be wrong. Pace of play was horrendous, it took us over 3 hours to finish 8 holes, by 10 there was a 4 group backup just to tee off so we ended up leaving. Restaurant and views are great, golf

Course seems like they are trying to make it fail or just an after thought. Very sad considering how it used to be.

This course could be one of the best courses in the area, however it is not well kept. The driving range was dirt; fairways weren’t green and the greens were inconsistent. The location, clubhouse, food choices, etc. were great. There is also a nice hotel in the area. However, this place needs some TLC! I hope they take this feedback seriously because for all the people who stay at Flying Flags, the hotels or rent a vacation place, they could charge more and get more people to play there if if was cared for a lot better!

This is a great golf course, for all levels of play

The food at Mulligans is fantastic. Ate lunch one day and breakfast the next. Staff in the snackbar were great.

The Pro Shop staff both days were not overly helpful.

Carts were dirty, and the driving range was atrocious. Between the weed fairways and gopher holes throughout, the course is hard to give a higher rating. The course layout is fantastic and could be top-notch. The wildlife was incredible, as a bird sanctuary.

I want to give it a higher rating....I just can't.

The course CANNOT be in worse condition

Shame as the layout is good with dog legs and shot making required

I have been golfing here a few years. most of the cart paths are in terrible condition and worse so many are dirt roads. the fairways are the worst condition I've ever golfed on. the talk on the town for years has been the owners Just Let It Go which is just a shame. too expensive without the reward of a good course. definitely need a marshall. had a guy in front of me playing as a single hitting two balls, then at the turn went in to go use the restroom and two kids in their 20s jumped on 12 and slow dragged their way around the back nine.

The Course is in poor condition!! bridges washed out and not fixed. Course poorly groomed. Course bathrooms were in horrible condition. Owner needs to do a lot of work. range closed but in horrible condition.

Such bad shape. Used to play all the time, but now the track is by far in the worst shape it’s been in 25 years. Un cut tee box’s with gopher mounds, squirrel burrows in the fairway, bridges impassable, and overall poorly maintained. Owners should be embarrassed to let people play out there. Could be world class, but darn! Never pay full green fees here please! Morro Bay, Cypress, and even Monarch are way better options.

it was worth it for the price.

when I started playing golf forty years ago Avila was one of the premier courses on the Central Coast of California, not any longer.

the tee boxes and fairways are in bad shape

the greens are ok. but for $32.00 I will play again.

This course is horrible. The best feature is the cart. Tee box are none existent, the fairways are horrible, signage is terrible, and greens are terrible.

This course was fun and had great views. The dirt cart path had major dips and the fairways could use some weeding or new grass but I feel like we got our money's worth! I will definitely come back for another round or two

Avila was great. The weather was perfect. The workers are so friendly. And the course was in great condition.