California Oaks GC
A view of a fairway at California Oaks Golf Course
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1.9
636 Reviews (636)
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
136
3 Stars
132
2 Stars
111
1 Stars
174
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.2
Layout
2.7
Friendliness
3.3
Pace
3.1
Amenities
1.7
24.7%
Recommend this course
316 out of 636 reviews
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1.8
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
11
Conditions
1.4
Value
2.3
Layout
2.6
Pace
2.5
Amenities
1.7
StaffFriendliness
3.1
23.5%
Recommend this course
4 out of 17 reviews
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1.6
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
34
Conditions
1.2
Value
2.0
Layout
2.6
Pace
2.9
Amenities
1.5
StaffFriendliness
3.1
17.6%
Recommend this course
9 out of 51 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 5199 yards
Slope 121
Rating 66.3

Formerly known as The Colony Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Rainville (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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1.9
636 Reviews (636)
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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Decent, great for the money

Fun little course to get out on. Fairly narrow, but enjoyable for beginners. Great value day of golf!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Average Course

Overall the course was average. Challenging with narrow fairways and good course layout. The greens were very soft, spongey and slow. The fairways were in ok condition and the rough was very very thick. The course surroundings were not taken care of very well, so the views were not that pleasing but that didn’t effect the actual play. Houses are very close to the fairways which adds a little pressure but it was a nice challenge. The course was not busy so pace was perfect, no waiting and no pressure from behind.

I usually don’t have a problem with green fees but I do think that $50 was a little steep for this particular course. I’ve played courses with similar conditions and they are usually around $30-$40.

Overall I would play here again but it wouldn’t be at the top of my list.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Golf can be a challenge

I love the attitude of my grandson, just starting golf, 10 years old, but had the greatest time of his life. Course has a ton of trouble if you slice and several obstacles to hit over, (water and barrancas). These things don't brother a 10 year. The greens are in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Hot and windy

California Oaks is a short, par 70 and 4800 yard, relatively flat course. Greens were mostly in good shape, fairways and tee boxes less so. We started at 2pm, 97 degrees, sunny and windy. This course is good for beginners and would be walkable in cooler weather.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love it

This course takes a bit of knowledge and practice but is always a great course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Practice

Great place to practice a variety of shots for cheap price. Greens are far too slow.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always a great time at cal oaks

Course could definetly use work, and lots of it.. there’s no denying that.. but sometimes it’s about the other factors like your crew . And the overall experience leaving the rough conditions as they play.. there are birdies and eagles to be made out here.. I understand people’s gripes to an extent.. but go shoot par, then I feel like you might have a tiny bit of room to talk crap. Instead of on a review board online. Staff is always friendly and helpful to everyone. Thanks Scott, and crew ! It’s always a pleasure !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst Course in the IE

Made a goal to play new courses this year and this course is definitely not worth the money. Paid $40 for a course that isn’t even worth $20. I should’ve known when I checked in and the guy in the office apologized for it being my first time there. Tee boxes are practically non-existent, fairways are rougher than rough, and the greens are beat to crap with fungus growing everywhere and mushy. Needless to say, I’ll never be golfing here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

HOA Where's the love?

Its been a year since I last played this course and it's obvious that nobody cares or has the cash to keep this gated community course alive. It's on life support and I'd be shocked if golf is still being played here 12 month from now.

SAD!!!!!!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun with friends

Had a 2pm tee time and course was pretty wide open. This short course is very challenging with skinny fairways on some holes. Love playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrible Course

This course looked like it hasn’t been taken care of for a very long time. You would think that because it’s in a gated community, it would be exceptional. Not. Dry patches everywhere followed by long grass. I wouldn’t recommend anyone to come play here, especially for the price.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sad because this course looks like it has potential

I don’t like leaving negative reviews but have to with this course. Worst bunkers I’ve witnessed since I started playing golf, weeds and gofer holes/mounds every hole, greens were like carpet and others had dirt spots on them and the worst tee boxes I’ve ever seen. Just look at an aerial view on google maps and you’ll understand. It really is a shame as the course layout has potential. Can’t believe it’s a part of a gated community and accepted by the hoa!?. We played on a hot deal and still was in disbelief even for a cheap round. I would be furious if I had to pay regular prices!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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