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1025 Reviews (1025)
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
89.4%
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4.0
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
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4.3
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4.3
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Conditions
4.2
Value
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Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
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4.5
92.4%
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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

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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
1025 Reviews (1025)

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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
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

DO NOT PLAY ON THE WEEKENDS!!!

I love this course, but mark my words, no matter how good the deal is, DO NOT PLAY THIS COURSE ON THE WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS, unless you like playing 6 hour rounds of golf. The Ranger is useless as most are. He talks the talk, but nothing ever happens. In Nevada, I personally saw a ranger give a warning to 2 groups, then later, removed them from the course. I wish they would start doing that here in CA.
The course itself is great and CartGirl Lisa is very friendly, but it does not make up for sitting and waiting on every shot.
I hope this helps.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 67
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Hosting Canadian PGA Tour Q School

The course was in great condition. Tight fairways with lots of sand , trees and water. A very fun and challenging track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great Course to challenge yourself on

Greens fast, smooth with well disguised breaks.
I would suggest players with a 15+ handicap play from the Gold markers for a more enjoyable round.
This course presents enough challenges from the fairways. Do your best to play from there.
We never waited on any groups in front of us nor were pushed at any time. Worth the extra couple bucks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Course is designed tough, but fair.

To start off, tee time was at 8:47am and we tee'd off at 8:47am. They are very good at making sure you are not rushed but that the rate of play is maintained. And if your not from the area, it is COLD at Oak Valley in the early morning, FYI. Now to the course it was extremely well maintained. Beautiful fairways, nice tee boxes and thick rough. Keep you ball on the fairway and you will have a great round but find yourself in the rough more than not and you will be taking a few extra strokes. The sand is well maintained also (I hit my share of traps yesterday). Everything is GREEN right now so if your looking to golf in this area, check out Oak Valley and you won't be disappointed. All in all this is an excellent course and I will be making my way back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

The course was excellent

Definitely one of the best course in the Inland Empire. Every tee area, fairway and green was excellent condition. The wind was blowing very hard, which made for extremely difficult play. the greens were PGA fast I enjoyed the course and would recommend to anyone new to the area to play this course. in addition to the nice course, the scenery surrounding the area was awesome.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good value, good course

Nice, challenging layout from all tees.
Enjoyed the round and will play again.

Conditions Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities 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
Good weather
Used cart

Great Place to Play

Course was in excellent condition, staff was super friendly. Played a foursome and finished a round in about 4 hours. Course was in great shape from tees to greens. Greens in excellent shape and a little challenging to read, made for a very enjoyable round. Will probably play there again a couple times this month if I have enough sick days left.

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

Will Return

Course was in good condition. Greens were in great condition. Practice your putting - challenging greens. Being in the fairway is essential on most holes; o.b. is unforgiving. Good course and a great value.
Man in clubhouse was upset because we were only 3 minutes from tee time when we checked in. Luckily, we made it just in time to wait ON EVERY HOLE (except 10 - restroom break at the turn).
Other than bad pace, golf was great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Great Course

Great golf course. It was in excellent condition and with the exception of a couple of goofs fishing for golf balls, the pace of play was great. Staff were very friendly and got us set up quickly. There was no marshall or beverage cart but there were not many people playing so that was understandable. the greens were in great shape, fairly fast and I found them a challenge. This course demands accuracy and will test every iron in your bag. The only drag about the whole round was that it was Very Windy. Not a fault of the course but really made you think about your club selection :). I will play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Something completely different

If you are used to the perfectly manicured courses of Palm Springs, you are in for a surprise at Oak Valley. In many respects it resembles a Scottish links course, just substitute the gorst with underbrush instead.
I always enjoy this course because it is scenic, fun and much less expensive than most of the neighbouring Palm springs courses and only 35 minutes west of the city.
This day the greens were slower than normal and looked like they hadn't been cut, while the fairways were good and the rough was tough to get out of.
Once you tire of the cookie-cutter resort courses give this one a try.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

I would go back!

Wind played into the front 9, and calmed down in the evening for the back 9. Course was in great condition, I would definitely play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

speedway greens

awsome layout with some standard overseeding issues in the surrounds (just like evry other golf course this year) fairways were crisp and bunkers all raked having dirt instead of sand. second shots not holding the green mostly as they were bent/poa and very hard and fast. I'd say 10 or better. very challenging with a 2 or 3 putt every green. I'm going back soon to play it again when I can now that I know the layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It was waste of my time and money.

I arrived ahead of time told starter I was there. The starter told my at my assigned time that I was unable to play because I was a single. I was given raincheck by mangement. It was a waste of my time and cost of gas driving back and forthj to home.

Conditions Poor
Friendliness Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

5 hours and 20 minutes

they are trying to put way too many people on the course and the result is waiting on every shot .Our group will not be returning .

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun Coarse

Enjoyed our round very much. Will play again with friends. Great course for the dollar.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Love the challenge

This course will challenge your short game and putting skills.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A fun challenge

This course has the look of one that they didn't move much earth but placed the holes along a natural landscape. Lots of elevation changes and visually intimidating, it present a golfer with lots of options and tough shots although beginners would not be forced to either lose balls or just give up on a hole. It was a great value compared to the usual $100+ golf in Palm Springs area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great pace of play

Lots of players but we still finished in 4:30 hours. Was very impressed with the pace of play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Probably My Favorite So Cal Course

Great course, great layout. You know how some courses have one of two rinky dink/throw away holes? Oak Valley has none. The day we played, the greens were killer hard! If you were not exact, it was bye-bye. Will definitely return!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Second Time

Enjoyed the course both times played. Rates are fair for the condition and views.

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