California Oaks GC
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1.9
649 Reviews (649)
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
138
3 Stars
134
2 Stars
114
1 Stars
180
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.2
Layout
2.8
Friendliness
3.3
Pace
3.2
Amenities
1.7
25.2%
Recommend this course
320 out of 649 reviews
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1.8
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
13
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.4
Layout
2.9
Pace
3.0
Amenities
1.8
StaffFriendliness
3.2
27.3%
Recommend this course
6 out of 22 reviews
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1.8
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
32
Conditions
1.4
Value
2.1
Layout
2.8
Pace
3.1
Amenities
1.6
StaffFriendliness
3.1
21.8%
Recommend this course
12 out of 55 reviews
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Course Highlights
Consistently friendly and welcoming staff make every visit feel relaxed and enjoyable. The well-maintained greens and forgiving par-70 layout offer a fun, low-pressure round for beginners and casual golfers.

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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Reviews

1.9
649 Reviews (649)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 9
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 40
Water Hazards 29
Bunkers 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 36
Seniors 25
Beginners 13
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 27
In the 'Burbs 19
Worth the Drive 8

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Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible customer service

I convinced my friends to golf with me. It was 4 of us two women and two men. When we arrived we were told that the bathrooms were being worked on and that the restrooms were available on the front and back nine.

Also that the grill isn’t permanently closed.

They lied one bathroom had caution tape and it was overflowing with feces and urine.

We informed the staff when we came back around then he told us that there was another restroom by hole 14, the bathroom was boarded up and not available.

This is inhumane and big problem should osha be informed.

We paid $50 dollars a player and green was in horrible condition there was so much weed and high grass that it made it impossible to find our balls.

We would like a refund and you should really close the course and not allow the facility to open until you have usable bathrooms for women and better conditions and a professional staff.

It’s unfortunate that they let the course get so bad and I was shocked to also see 6 players ahead of us and that they allowed it.

Claudia

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 42
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing

Needs driving range

Biggest issue was no driving range and for $35 for 9 holes with only a janky net to hit balls into next to the 1st hole. Cart was dirty had multiple bad repairs to the seat that looked and felt terrible had no sand in them and the course overall was pretty boring for the first 9 holes. Ankle deep rough 5 feet off the fairway isn't fun at all.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course needs sum TLC and $$ put back into it..

Well let's start with no driving range. Narrow holes after that chunks taken out of the greens so you can't even putt; the golf carts all have rips in the seats just really ghetto. the bathroom and all the ball washers across the course... all dry and broken.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

nice folks, goods course, not a great value

They always keep their reservation commitment. However they do allow lots of walk-ins and they just start immediately, which pushes everyone back and makes reservations sort of pointless. The people managing are very courteous. The greens are ok and the fairways are tricky and narrow (which makes for fun golf).

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Waste

1st time playing this course. The lay out is nice but the course is in terrible condition. Greens are ridiculous. For $50 too. I mean 50 isn't steep but they should be charging 20 at the most. Never again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Poor Conditions, Bad Management

All greens have severe burnt grass, many with cracked dirt. They are slow and ball bounces to the hole. Tee boxes are uneven because of gopher problems and no maintenance. Some fairways are dead because irrigation does not work. Bunkers are hard dirt. No bathrooms on the back 9. The one restroom on the front 9 is not maintained properly. And the ladies bathroom is dirty. There are two less than desirable bathrooms in the cart barn to use. Good rate to get exercise. I wish management would do a better job. I know funds are limited but how hard is it to spread a little sand on the tee boxes? Or dig up the dead spots on the greens? Or even lay sod patches in the greens? Or start growing your own replacement green grass to use.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 19
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Course is ok.

Course is ok. Its real short. It has potential and you can see it, but it is poorly manicured in the areas where you would usually be. Rough is thick like it never got mowed in months. Most of the greens are in good shape. Maybe one or two were bad but it really depends on the pin placements but I could see how some people get angry.

If the course was cared for it would be great. But its not.

Staff is rude thats for sure. No martial on course to keep pace of play. Kind of upsetting.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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