California Oaks GC
A view of a fairway at California Oaks Golf Course
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1.9
663 Reviews (663)
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
139
3 Stars
137
2 Stars
115
1 Stars
189
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.2
Layout
2.8
Friendliness
3.2
Pace
3.1
Amenities
1.7
27.1%
Recommend this course
324 out of 663 reviews
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1.8
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
17
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.1
Layout
2.9
Pace
3.0
Amenities
1.5
StaffFriendliness
3.1
27.6%
Recommend this course
8 out of 29 reviews
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1.8
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
33
Conditions
1.4
Value
2.2
Layout
2.9
Pace
2.9
Amenities
1.6
StaffFriendliness
3.2
27.3%
Recommend this course
15 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
663 Reviews (663)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 9
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 41
Water Hazards 30
Bunkers 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 36
Seniors 25
Beginners 14
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 27
In the 'Burbs 19
Worth the Drive 8

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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Schemers

I booked a round for 18 holes (walking) and when I checked in the guy at check in charged me full rate. He said they don’t offer walking rate on weekends ever, that the golf now app made a mistake and they couldn’t honor the price given.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Greens are dead

Ouch.The greens are dead. The course needs a makeover and some attention.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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Previously Played

Worst course I’ve ever played… half the greens are dried out brown cracked earth

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

SERIOUSLY?!!

I wouldn’t play this course again if it was FREE!!!!

First impression was good, as the girl in the pro shop was very cordial. Everything wen down hill from there!!

The fairways had numerous areas of bare spots/dirt, and even some of the greens had patches

That is nothing compared to the rough!!! As soon as you are off the fairway, the average height of the grass is 6 inches!! Seriously?

I’m a 15 handicap golfer, and I probably just missed 3 fairways.on the front 9. Guess how many balls I lost? You’ve got it, I lost every single one that was not in the fairway ! I was so disturbed, I just left…

I have been golfing for over 60 years (I’m 75), and this is the worst experience I have ever had…

SUGGESTION: AVOID THIS COURSE

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Greens were terrible

Course was in terrible condition. Most greens looked decade and full of ant hills. Vickie the cart girl was the only positive thing there. Would not go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst course I ever played

Poorly managed, not taken care of, fast play since no one else was there. Tear up the whole thing and start again. I could have just left the title to speak for itself.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Worst Course Ever

This is the worst golf course I ever played. And even worse my dad, who has been playing 30 years longer than I have, also said it was the worst course he ever played. If they gave me a free round I wouldn't go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course marred by US Open Rough

Really enjoyed this course, and will definitely be back... but when we played it the rough hadn't been mowed in well over a week. The pro shop person that checked us in was super friendly and let us know ahead of time that it was going to be pretty brutal. And he wasnt' kidding. Their rough mower was broken he said, and also mentioned that it should be fixed within a few weeks. I would call to make sure it's mowed before booking.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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
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