About
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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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by mmcya on 05/17/2026
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Photo submitted by RBonnell82 on 04/04/2026
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Photo submitted by dsto315 on 05/08/2025
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Photo submitted by dsto315 on 05/08/2025
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Photo submitted by dsto315 on 05/08/2025
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Photo submitted by u615602083 on 10/25/2024
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Photo submitted by klamberton on 05/27/2024
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Photo submitted by klamberton on 05/27/2024
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Photo submitted by klamberton on 05/27/2024
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Maybe they were playing best ball. Photo submitted by rsperales on 04/18/2024
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Photo submitted by hsingbabe88 on 11/06/2023
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13th i think. Photo submitted by Thlevity on 11/19/2022
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 03/23/2018
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 03/23/2018
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 03/23/2018
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 03/23/2018
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Photo submitted by GREGCGOLFER on 03/23/2018
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Signature hole Photo submitted by Dmarko22 on 10/19/2014
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Oak Valley back 9 Photo submitted by VICRAZ7 on 12/09/2013
Golfer Reviews
Has gotten better with age
Have not played couse inn a number of years but it was as beautiful and challenging as well I remrmbered.
Excellent Course in the High Desert!
I went with a buddy who used to play here as a kid and couldn't have been more pleased. I've played a lot of courses in Palm Springs and I would play this course more than some of the nicer ones down there. The greens were FAST but it was a very good challenge! The grass around the greens and even the rough was absolutely amazing. I felt like I could really bring out my wedges for some fun short game play. Don't hesitate if you haven't been here yet. Check it out! A lot of nice trees along the course and very well maintained. If I was staying in the area I wouldn't hesitate to come back.
been here done that
I have played this course for over 25 years and it is still one of the most well maintained and picturesque
courses in the area. I rank it with the better public courses i the Palm Spring area!!
Oak valley
Great course greens super fast and always a challenge
Still a Favorite... despite conditions
Oak Valley remains one of my favorite golf courses and continues to be one of the best values in the region for the high quality course that it is. Unfortunately, I played this course on a day when the wind blew constantly at 25 MPH with gusts at 30-35 MPH. Of course my score reflected this additional challenge given the normal difficulty of the layout. On a slightly negative note, the greens were not what I'm accustomed to at this course. Too many ball marks (come on golfers do your part and fix your + another ball mark)! Already look forward to my next round at Oak Valley.. in calmer conditions and with better greens.
Enjoyed the course
This course has great character holes -very enjoyable to play and great value. The temp was a great deal colder than Palm Springs and the pace of play was extremely slow, which together spoiled our game, so we quit after 10 holes, as we were freezing and sitting around for ages on each shot. However we will definitely play there again and bring a fleecy. The green fee did not include range balls, which was a surprise.
What a great course.
Oak Valley is such a great course and is always in great condition. We played in four hours and only had to wait twice to hit a shot. We tee'd off early so they were not as busy as they looked later that morning. This time of the year they get alot of snowbirds from Palm Springs. We booked on Golfnow for $ 40.00 and for a quality course like this, that was a great price. Don't be fooled, this course plays tough from the blues if you stray of the fairway, but the fairways and greens were in great condition. This course is worth playing even if you have to drive a bit.
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.
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!
Canadian
Had a great time well worth the 50 min. drive from Indian Wells
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.