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4.2
1025 Reviews (1025)
5 Stars
405
4 Stars
435
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
31
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
89.4%
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895 out of 1025 reviews
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4.0
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
89.3%
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25 out of 28 reviews
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4.3
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.4%
Recommend this course
61 out of 66 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

Policies

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

4.2
1025 Reviews (1025)

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 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

A good choice

As we played this course on a Friday of a holiday weekend, it wasn't overly crowded, the tee times were managed very well and the course was in good condition.
If you want a course that isn't real long but demands good shots then this is the place to play. A good shot is rewarded and a bad shot is penalized. Greens are fast and true and well lets say don't short side yourself.
Book a time and play, it is worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Beware The Wind

I have played this course at least once annually while staying in Palm Springs for the winter. The cost is very reasonable and I have never had difficulty securing a tee time, mid week. I had heard that the wind can make it challenging and well that is definitely true, about a 2-3 club wind kept the game interesting!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Canadian

Had a great time well worth the 50 min. drive from Indian Wells

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun and Challenging course

One of my favorite courses. Price is fair and the course is usually is great condition. The greens need a little work on the front nine right now, but over all really great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Tough greens

I have never played a course that didn't have a drink cart, makes no sense at all, it's a huge profit center.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Always Enjoyable

This is a wonderful golf course. Depending on the tees you choose and the wind it can be very demanding. We had very fast greens and interesting pin placements, made for some entertaining putts. Some fairways need a little attention. Perhaps the over seeding didn't take as well as expected. Overall just a great course to play worth the drive from Palm Desert.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

fast greens

second time i've played here.did not realize what a great course this is.fairly forgiving fairways. greens were fast and tough to read,had some weird breaks in some.great views from most holes on the course. if windy, this could be tough to control ball,but it was calm this day.would definitely go back to play this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Course review

Course was very challenging due to narrow fairways and high winds but it is well maintained and beautiful scenerery

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Oak Valley fun and challenging

I played with my wife and was paired up with a couple from Canada. Had a great time but it got a bit cold at the end. The course was in great shape and really enjoyed playing there. I would highly recommend that be a golf stop if in this area. The staff was very friendly and the facility was well ran with friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Good set up but greens are in terrible shape.

Pace of play was terrible. No Marshall to be seen. Often 4 groups on the same hole. Greens are in terrible shape. No a even spot anywhere. Playing lesson was holding groups behind. Never wave anyone through even though there were no one ahead of them. I am just glad this instructor was not teaching my kids etiquette.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

This course had fast greens.

We enjoyed the course. A little wind made it more of a challenge. Some elevation changes made club selection a little tricky for a first timer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Starter needs to relax

Awesome course condition like always, other than fact the starter needs to relax. My friends and I are all pretty fast paced players, we have no trouble keeping up with the group in front of us. Which by the way, we never even saw the group ahead of. The group behind us fell 3-4 holes possible even 5 at times. So Mr. Old man starter, you need to relax the next time we come to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Five Star golf course

Having played here before, we were looking forward to coming back and were not disappointed. Great course in great condition with super friendly staff. Thanks to Travis in the pro shop who cut down my putter in super quick time and helped me to a birdie, birdie, par, finish !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

Looks a bit touch and go when you first arrive, but the layout is fantastic. Amazing value for the money and would definitely play this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 114
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A good variety of golf holes

Course is in very good condition and offers a good
variety of holes that make you want to play over and
over again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Real Gem

Hard to believe we could get a tee time two days in advance at 7:45AM...When we arrived the told us we could go early and as a twosome if we desired. 3 1/2 hours later we were in our car.
Perfect
Tough green complexes...you better be able to chip and putt to score here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Plush

Oak Valley in my opinion is one of the best layouts within 30 miles of Palm Springs. Not a super long course, but a course that challenges you to hit it straight as the course is lined with tons of bunkers and a good amount of water.

From tee to green, this course is very well maintained and is a must play whether you live in Los Angeles or Palm Springs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good challenging course

This was a beautiful scenic course. It was in goid shape but the tee boxes were a bit furry. Other than that, a great golf experience for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great views

Great course only complaints. Tee boxes were not mowed very shaggy and greens were not mowed very well and had been punched recently and were bumpy. Expected a little more for the price but beautiful course!

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Golf Bliss

Played in the 3rd group out on a Friday morning. Course was in great shape and playing conditions were ideal. I got matched up with 2 other singles and we played as a 3-some. We could have played in about 3.5 hours but we had to wait on the 4-some ahead of us on just about every hole. Even so, we finished in four hours. I drove about an hour to get to the course, but this is such a good golf course, it is worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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