Avila Beach Golf Resort

Enjoyed the course very much. -----------------------------------------

I come here a lot and this course still is challenging. Great value for a college student when getting the hot deal of the day. Definitely one of the top courses in the area.

Course varies from flat to hilly, challenging shots between mature oaks, over water, through a cut in a hill, and gauging the roll due to the hills. Leave your slice and hook at home - you'll suffer in the roughs! Greens in good shape - play from the downhill side or you may be looking at a 3 putt! Great ambiance and enjoyable outing!

My husband and I enjoy playing Avila because it has a variety of challenging holes along with some fairly straightforward ones. We purchased a fairly good late afternoon discount rate on golfnow.com but found ourselves playing on a course with too many foursomes. We did now know that at this time of year Avila offers $18 rounds Mon-Thurs from 2pm on, and a Twilight Club ($29.99/month; free golf after 4pm), which makes late afternoon play very slow.

yes i love this course. Gonna be in the area another two weeks,and will be golfiny Avila. Thank you Golf Now ,I am a new golfer,and love it.

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!