Avila Beach Golf Resort

this course was awful. half the time you do not know where to go.

We had fantastic ocean views driving to course . Was nice that there was a cart girl . Can't wait to play it again

ABGC is a lot of fun. It is not overly long, but does require some good decisions and thoughtfully placed shots. "Rookies" are advised to play with some regulars; local knowledge is very helpful. The greens were in wonderful condition!

Starts out with a straight forward par 4 and gets significantly harder. An uphill par 3 followed by a challenging par 5. Then a short par 4 that puts a premium on placement with your drive. Hole after hole of interesting turns which requires you to hit to a specific area for maximum results. Playing from the blues is only 6400 yards but plays alot longer. Would recommend that you play from the whites 6000 yards, for you first time out.
An enjoyable golf course and one I would play again.

Some challenging tee shots. Greens were just a bit fuzzy but they rolled true and the reads were tuff to figure. Overall a good course that just needs a bit of attention. Looks like they replaced the fringe around some of the greens so things are getting done. Nice pro shop staff and good food in the grill.

I've seen this course in better conditions but considering I played in mid February, which has had recent frost, I'll wait until spring and summer to see if it improves

This corse is great! The front nine offer good elevation and slope changes while the back nine is moderately flat and allows for an opportunity to finish strong.

Excellent location for after golf entertainment and food.

Great price for 18 holes with a cart and a small bucket of balls. $14 can't beat it. I would recommend it to anyone!

I really enjoyed ABGR. A real treat. I found the course to be well maintained, with character and challenge in equal proportions. It was my first time there, but certainly not my last. I'll be back.

The course was in need of some grooming. The big challenge (for a woman and intermediate golfer) is the broad water crossing - the river.

This course is challenging with a peaceful environment. Deer and wild turkey are a common sight.

Really enjoyed the course and view. I would say that I would not pay the $100 plus for a round, but the discounted rate of $44 was well worth it.
For a Golf Resort, I would have expected better carts...GPS, cooler for water, etc.

What an awful experience playing at Avila. Last I played here was in 1995 and I remember saying I would never play here again, but hey, after 17 years it must have gotten better. Was I wrong.
1) the round took 5.5 hours...on a Tuesday!
2) I called the clubhouse to ask for a Marshall and they didn't have one. They weren't apologetic at all.
3) poor layout. A number of holes you need to walk 200 some yards between holes.
4) a bunch if Mickey Mouse holes. Some with really short dog legs, others with completely blind shots over hills off the tee.
5) finally, it's a beach resort course where there are a bunch of 30+ handicappers taking mulligans every few holes. (see point 1 above)

Very good course as there are many challenges/shots/obstacles to play though 18.

Starting @1.. Avoid the creek on the right during TEE OFF! .. @2.. UPHILL 190 yard par3! OB to left .. Steep slope to right!
@3.. Long drive PAR 5 .. HYBRID 4 over the INFINITY HILL with a wedge on in regulation??
@4 .. TOP down and split the TREES to the HIDDEN DOG LEG LEFT par 4! ... LAY UP and play for the 8 IRON in regulation!
@5 .. BOMB the TEE shot to the LEFT .. HIT THE TOP of HILL and then drop to the RIGHT for a chance to GIR the hole. Make sure to club UUP as their is a 40 yard hill to climb.

You get it.. fun course and the GOLF NOW is seamless!

Overall this was a nice course to play. It is well maintained and there are some challenging features. A few of the greens are very small and quite difficult to get up and down on. I look forward to playing this course again when I am back in the area.

A good challenging course with friendly staff and great weather. Recommend for 1st timers request pairing with someone who has course knowledge as the course has a few blind greens.

Green were fast and well groomed! Fairways were in good condition. Beautiful backdrops on every tee box. One of my favorite courses!!

Loved this course...very challenging for me as a new golfer but beautiful. Great condition....loved it!

Great value with hot deals booked on Golfnow. Staff friendly but late opening shop. Really liked the course would love to play again when back in area.