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4.1
1024 Reviews (1024)
5 Stars
405
4 Stars
434
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
31
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
89.3%
Recommend this course
894 out of 1024 reviews
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4.0
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.2%
Recommend this course
25 out of 29 reviews
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4.3
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.9%
Recommend this course
65 out of 70 reviews
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Course Highlights
Oak Valley's layout consistently earns high praise for its variety of challenging holes featuring tight fairways, undulating greens, and scenic mountain views. Well-maintained tee boxes, fairways, and fast greens combine with friendly staff to deliver outstanding value in the Inland Empire.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 7078 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

This course used to be considered a hidden gem. Now, Oak Valley Golf Course in Beaumont is an off-the-beaten-path known reasonable joy. Stopping on the way from Los Angeles to Palm Springs for a golf detour is no fool's play. Not with the fast greens, dramatic elevation changes and swerving fairways available at Oak Valley in Beaumont.

A Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley design, Oak Valley is probably best known for greens that are anything but desert typical. Speed is the name of the game here, with a tap sometimes too much on a downhill putt.

Recognition does not travel that quickly. It took a decade for Oak Valley to get a four star rating from Golf Digest. Once it did, Beaumont suddenly became a golf stopping spot on the Palm Springs express. Now, you're considered a smart golfer if you linger on the way to Palm Springs.

"It's a nice getaway from the crowds in the desert, as well as some of the other, more populated golf areas," head pro Scott Arnold said. "It's almost like being in the country. No houses line the fairways. Each hole is different. And because of the way it's laid out, you often can't even see another hole from the one you're playing."

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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Golf Season Year round
Architect Lee E. Schmidt (1992) Brian Curley (1992) Greg Letsche (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire
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Reviews

4.1
1024 Reviews (1024)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Brunch 8
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 65
Elevation Changes 62
Bunkers 53
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 58
Locals 43
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 42
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 67
In the 'Burbs 22
Convenient to the City 21

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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
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Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Course needs a lot of work

Sorry, this course was always on our go to list when we were in Palm Springs. Not no more. The course has not been taken care of, it’s messy , untidy, poor maintenance. Need I go on. We won’t be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Terrible course maintanence

Don’t get me wrong, the course has a great layout. But maybe with Covid the revenue is not there for course maintanence. I have played there three other times over the years. I will not be back. If you don’t care of how your course looks and plays .i won’t be the only player that won’t be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

Half the cost of Palm Springs courses and in better condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time here and impressed.

Excellent course for those who can hit long. We eventually got paired up with another twosome who play here a lot and they were cool people. Would definitely play again coming from Rancho Cucamonga.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointed

WE teed off at 10:15 AM and at 3:00PM we left the course after waiting on each and every hole. We quite after 16 holes since it was just taking too long. No Marshall on the course and the foursome in front of us waited until the group in front of them was on the green on every hole before they teed off.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 216
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Priorities

People complaining about no cart girl or food need to get a grip. Course has been in better shape but still good enough. Tee boxes being seeded so a tad overgrown. Rough is penalizing so hit it straight. Greens were slow but that’s prob from the actual rain so cal received. Fun day and props to the 4some that let us jump them on the 6th hole. More golfers should have the etiquette these kids had.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 115
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Prices Going Up - Course Conditions Going Down

The title says it all. I have played this course about 30-40 times over the past 4-5 years. I really like the course layout, and it is close to my home. However, the owners seem intent on trying to make as much money as they can without doing anything to improve the conditions of the course. The fairways and tee boxes have been getting worse every year for the past 5+ years. Most of the steps and pathways to the tee boxes have actually become dangerous - they are so uneven and basically falling apart. Fairways that were once lush green have become hard with tired grass and weeds moving in everywhere. And the gophers are starting to take over in spots. The fairways haven't been aerated in way too long. And the hard dirt traps really need work (they haven't really been sand traps in years). And what do the owners do instead of fixing up the course? They raise their green fees! After raking in money the past year plus and doing the very least they could do for maintenance, now they raised green fees. I haven't played the course since they raised their fees, and I have no plans to go back. Too bad, I do like the course layout. But while the conditions of most courses within 25 miles have improved the past several years, the conditions at this course have declined. And now they are also the most expensive course in the area. Why?

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

cwwilson

The course was in terrible shape. I have played this course at least 2 dozen times and they really are letting it go! Weeds and clover everywhere. This used to be a premier course and it is sad to see current owners ruin it!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Place is legit!!!

All there is to say is go play oak valley and you won’t be disappointed! Place is like a dream for people that want to play and leave all that other nonsense for the birds. No amenities which is perfect, keeps the crowds down!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

This course is in great condition

Not only is this course in really good shape it’s also a really fun layout with a good amount of elevation changes throughout the layout. Greens were fast and nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 274
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
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