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1041 Reviews (1041)
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
90.0%
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911 out of 1041 reviews
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4.3
40 Reviews (40)
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
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Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.5
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4.2
62 Reviews (62)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
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Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.9%
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57 out of 62 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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4.2
1041 Reviews (1041)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course challenging experience

Tee off 6:40 am, open fairways, little windy different areas but wide fairways to compensate for wind. Back 9 challenging with rolling hills, bunkers and water. We had a great time, plan on going again in near future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

...enjoyable...

...the course a bit of a challenge for me as an old guy...but we enjoyed the layout and the greens were a challenge with little rolls and nuances...especially around the hole it seemed...quite fast...windy on the high tees...a good value...

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course has a great layout . Tuff greens perty fast.fairways were great!. I had a great time!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Course!!!

A very challenging golf course. The greens were rolling nice.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Used to be so much better

I use golf advisor and golfnow all the time to help with info on courses I haven't played, so I like informative and useful reviews. I have played Oak Valley a few times in the past, but not in the last 5-8 years. It used to be a favorite when I was in the area because of layout and condition. The layout is still good, it's a fun and (can be) challenging course, but you can tell they don't put much money into the course. They've done away with a number of bunkers, the condition was poor/fair at best, pace of play was one of the worst I have ever experienced (5.5 hours as a threesome. 16th hole had 4 groups on it at once) no beverage cart, no one in golf shop other than guy at the register, the golf carts are the equivalent of a 1985 ford escort. Cracked and torn seats, rattles and loose parts etc...I had to switch carts at the turn because I didn't think the first one would make it another 9. I was looking forward to playing here again but in reality it's on the level of a poorly maintained muni course. The staff that was there was friendly and courteous, and the greens were decent and good speed (albeit very bumpy) and those are really the only positives I can say. I'm a little puzzled at all the good reviews. I am a 9 hdcp and played from the whites and should have played blues. Kind of hurts me to ding this place because I used to really enjoy it, but it just isn't very nice any longer

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play here at least once a month

Great course, easy from the Whites. More challenging from the Blues. Will continue play here until my body gives out

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great place to play a weekend round.

My two friends and I had an 8:56 am tee time. We arrived at the course and found out there was a frost delay until 9 am. Luckily there were only two groups of four waiting to tee off. No problem at all, went to the restaurant and had an excellent breakfast burrito. At approximately 9:30 AM, our group of three teed off with not a golfer in sight. Had a great time playing at Oak Valley for the first time. Course conditions were as to be expected for the winter months with fairways dormant. However the greens were in excellent condition and rolled true all day. Course layout was fun, challenging and would definitely return for a second time to play some shots differently. All in all a good experience and would definitely recommend someone to play this course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Oak Valley is in excellent condition!

First is the speed of the greens, fastest around and pretty pure... The only problem is that they are a bit hard. Fairways are very good and the bunkers are all well maintained. Two of par 3 blue tee areas are terribly overused, but now I'm just being picky! I give this course is a solid 4 stars!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very challenging layout

We enjoyed the day of golf and the pace of play. Not one negative to report. Look forward to returning. We drive 50 miles one way to play, passing scores of outher fine couses

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 118
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not the Same

Been playing Oak Valley from day one and course is just whisper of what it once was....layout is the same and is very good challenge. Course condition is not anything like in the past...still have a few really good holes (fairway to green) but to many are not over seeded enough to be playing on anything more then dormant Bermuda. Looks like the were very selective in their over seeding this year, tee box"s and around greens but very little fairway. Price is to high for condition of course...with courses closed all over Inland Empire you would think Oak Valley would try to stand out, Courses across the freeway (Morongo) has done a much better job and cost less to play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great features. Love the greens

Everything was great except for very slow play and no marshals. Over seed did not work. You can loose your ball in the middle of the fairways because of the dormant barmuda (grey/brown)

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dry fairways, sweet greens

Great course, dry fairways, green rough, fast greens. Sand ok. Users need to take traps and fix at least two divots on greens. Beverage cart would be nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

I had a really fun to play here at 2018 New Year’s Day. Nobody in front of us which is really great. I’m Not sure this course is always like that or not. In My opinion front 9 is more fun than back 9. Doesn’t mean back 9 is bad. 16, 17, 18 holes are very beautiful. Don’t buy a Hot dog. Overall $36 for hotdeal I will definitely play again here soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

He course

Love the course. Bunkers were an issue. No sand or bedrock. Not good

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointing

I've always considered this course as one of my favorites in the Inland Empire. Haven't played it, cause it's pricey.

I was very disappointed in the condition of the course. A lot of dry spots. The rough was really rough only because it wasn't taken care of.

Don't know if they are having money problems, but they told me they were booked for the day and it was the 2 or 3rd time I called to play but were booked.

I am really sad that they are letting the course gol

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/15/2018

Agree, if your expecting any thing like courses in Palm Springs area this time of year forget it.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

What a great Course. I love the Layout , The guy's in the proshop are great. Bryce was Awesome.

The Greens were perfect great speed.

A must play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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