Oak Valley Golf Club

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

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

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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

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

This course is always in good shape with very challenging greens and a nice layout. Went out at 11am and only saw one other golfer on the course all day. Fairways were in great shape and the greens are fast and true.

Saturday 11/04/17: I was joined by a local resident here in the back nine as I caught up with the groups in front. It was a breezy when I started about 11:45 and I expected the wind to pick up even more but instead the weather was even more calm which made for a real nice day.

What a difference since I was there last- the grass grew back and the rough are taller making it almost difficult to find the ball- you really have to keep an eye on it. The fairways are in good shape- running and not so much divots unfilled but nice and tightly mowed. The greens are so receptive, making it easier to get close (if I could only make shots- lol). The bunkers I was in were fine and the the teeing grounds were okay/ not so chewed up late in the weekend day- you’ll have to find a spot. I’m just glad the grass came back alive oh and the greens rolled nice.

Always a pleasure to play here... love it.

No cart service on course, no snackbar open on Saturday??? Terrible

If you want to play a jewel of a course Oak Valley is it! Great layout, challenging but yet very fair! The mountainous view surrounding the course is a beauty to see. Just enough of everything you’d want in a golf course to keep your interest peaked. Greens were true. I’ve now played the course about 5-6 times and love it more with each time played. I highly recommend this wonderful course!

Larry j