California Oaks GC
A view of a fairway at California Oaks Golf Course
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1.9
648 Reviews (648)
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
138
3 Stars
133
2 Stars
114
1 Stars
180
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.2
Layout
2.8
Friendliness
3.3
Pace
3.2
Amenities
1.7
24.3%
Recommend this course
319 out of 648 reviews
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1.7
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
14
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.3
Layout
2.7
Pace
2.9
Amenities
1.8
StaffFriendliness
3.1
22.7%
Recommend this course
5 out of 22 reviews
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1.7
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
32
Conditions
1.3
Value
2.1
Layout
2.7
Pace
3.2
Amenities
1.6
StaffFriendliness
3.2
20.4%
Recommend this course
11 out of 54 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
648 Reviews (648)

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 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not a course for beginners or intermediate players

The fairways are not great and if you dont hit the fairway 90g chance you will not find you bald since the grass is so long.

Greens were very wet

Even when you hit the fairway there are enough troughs crossing the fairways that you still might lose your ball. Lots of places where it was hard pan or dirt.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Colony

I play here all the time.. even started playing golf here Some 25 Years ago.. hard to believe it’s been that long but yeah.. if you don’t mind an Somewhat executive Style length course that actually plays long for an exec. (Or a short normal course or from front-ish tees on a normal length course) u might enjoy the colony or cal oaks as it’s called on here.. conditions can vary but not a whole lot.. its usually pretty decent..it’s a little rough around the edges but it’s not terrible to me by any means.. And I know what pristine courses look like.. (doesn’t mean I have to go pay 100+ dollars to go enjoy a round every time I want to play) greens are typically on the slightly slow ish side but I’ll take that over dumb fast any day but that’s all preference.. like anything.. great, friendly staff that is always a pleasure to deal with ! It ain’t no Torrey pines but for the price I think it’s Just fine.. some of the rough can be just as brutal as torreys though haha! don’t let the bad reviews stop you from playing it and forming your own opinion.. If you like casual, fun golf with an interesting park-ish style layout within a 55+ community then go play it.. if your a really picky about everything type then stay away.. but if your casual I’d say go play and have a good time out there ! I always do.. the end

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place to work on your game

Great course to work on your game for affordable rates.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Layout

I played back 9. Super friendly staff, gave great advise and provided a play book. Course condition could be better but I really enjoyed the layout. User friendly but still challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

In rough shape

Tee boxes were nothing but dirt. Fairways extremely dry and patchy. Greens covered in unrepaired divots. Will not be going here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wow really bad

This course was really Messed up the tee boxes were all terrible the greens were OK none of the grass around the fairways were cut. This course was in terrible condItion. They dont take care of it at all. I wouldn't play here ever again even for free.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worse course in socal

Can’t clean bunkers can’t clean up grass clippings. Grass is long.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Sad

I've played throughout the years and though it's not a great course and it's narrow its always been a course you can walk on and get out right away and get a quick 9 in for your fix. It will challenge you to hit straight. It had been awhile since I played but the course and it is in the worst shape I've ever seen it, everywhere you go in the cart your constantly bouncing up and down due to gopher holes everywhere. Greens are the only thing maintained, other than that the rough is weeds and fairways are 50% dead and in terrible shape. Bunkers are ...well I can't even call them Bunkers. Course should be charging $10 to play. Very sad

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love our early Friday Morning T-Time!

WONDERFUL!! Enjoy our early Friday morning T- time with the wildlife, the quiet time and slower pace. Good for the soul! The course is beautiful to look at and fun to play! Thank you!!

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