California Oaks GC
A view of a fairway at California Oaks Golf Course
GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
1.9
656 Reviews (656)
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
139
3 Stars
136
2 Stars
114
1 Stars
184
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.2
Layout
2.8
Friendliness
3.2
Pace
3.2
Amenities
1.7
27.1%
Recommend this course
323 out of 656 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
1.9
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
15
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.3
Layout
3.0
Pace
3.0
Amenities
1.7
StaffFriendliness
3.1
29.6%
Recommend this course
8 out of 27 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
1.8
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
30
Conditions
1.4
Value
2.2
Layout
2.9
Pace
3.0
Amenities
1.7
StaffFriendliness
3.1
26.9%
Recommend this course
14 out of 52 reviews
Read Reviews
frame.svg
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
circle-star.svg
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.

Book a Tee Time at
California Oaks Golf Club
Powered by GolfNow.com

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

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2020 #10)
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+ Annual
golf ball.svg
$120 in monthly tee time promo codes
waivedfees
12 rounds of waived fees
redeemtrophy
GolfPass Member Pricing
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection

Reviews

1.9
656 Reviews (656)

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Never again

Fairways haven’t been cut in a long time

Weeds are out of control

Gopher holes are everywhere

Ball washers are broken

Mole hills are abundant

Sand traps are dirty and or full of water

Wash rooms at the club house we’re out of order

Washrooms on the course are boarded up

The greens are in good shape though

In general the entire course is in disrepair

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Save yourself the headache, don’t golf here

First off the condition off the course in general is the worst around by far. I have golfed here since 2014 and it has slowly gone downhill every year. The price used to match the condition of the course,now with the disk golf they charge more . I’ve heard the disk golf is pretty good honestly. The two lady’s in the shop with the short hair are by far the meanest most unprofessional/ unpleasant people I’ve ever met. I’m happy I learned to golf here and actually love the layout , just wish someone would buy it and make it a real golf course again. Until then, I refuse to return. Good luck to any and all that play here .

Cheer!

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

The worst

Cheap and still not worth it. They don't mow or keep up anything. Price said with a cart and they charged me there as well for the cart. I have played bad courses but not as bad as this one

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth it

Course conditions are bad - greens were good though. If you hit it into the rough good luck finding your ball. Could be much better if maintained well.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst course ever

Don’t listen to anybody who gives this place more than 1 star. This has to be the worst codes ever. It’s not a good place for beginners and even if the weekend price is lower than other places you are better off spending the extra money. This course isn’t worth $5 to play. You couldn’t pay me to play here

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

One and done

Tee boxes were dirt. Fairways were dirt and weeds. Only good thing about this course was the cheap price. Wouldn’t go again.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
First Time Playing

Robbery

This is a great course for someone willing to pay to play a course where the fairways are all dirt and the bunkers are over run with weeds. I played the first 4 holes and had enough. It's amazing that this place is open at all.

Conditions Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

the place is run down dirt tee boxes and weeds on the faraway and surrounding the trees bunker r mud pits did not enjoy

the place is run down dirt tee boxes and weeds on the fareways and surrounding the greens,bunker r mud pits i did not enjoy playing this course

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

For the money - Worth it

Let me start by saying I read some of the reviews. This course for $55 (on the weekend) is worth the money. The fairways are being redone, the tee boxes need work, the greens are very soft and well maintained. With all that being said, this course is the perfect spot for a non-stressful, relaxing and easy round. Par 70, short and easy to play. Perfect for the ones who are just learning how to play golf and perfect for the golfers trying to keep their swing in flow. If they can, redo the tee boxes, and get the fairways full of grass. This course will be a top notch experience.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing

Good course for beginners

If you’re new and might miss the ball a lot and hit grass, then this course is for you since you don’t have to worry about ruining the fairway or green.

Only a few good tee boxes and greens. Wasn’t worth the $55.

Video is one of the many over watered Greens. Making it hard to putt.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

The course is not maintained very well at all. Many times I had to move my ball off of the dirt patches in the middle of the fairway.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Challenging Course

Beginner golfer and the course is challenging for my skill level. I can say that the tee boxes were small and not well maintained. The sand traps were not maintained at all. Overall it was a good day on a good setting in a course that should’ve been in better condition.

Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

WORSE COURSE EVER

I have been playing golf for 35 years and have played at all types of different golf courses in every price range. Even back when I used to pay less the $10 on some run down part three courses, I’ve never seen a golf course in worse condition than California Oaks. I felt bad for the surrounding community and couldn’t believe that they charged $55 for that round of golf. Even had I paid half that price I would still be writing the same review as there was no fairways or tee boxes or any landscape done whatsoever except on the greens which were overwatered and extremely spongy. I rarely write a review, but I am doing it in the event that I could spare even one person from their worst golf experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

What happened?

Years ago, this was a nice local course. Now, it's like playing on a driveway.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Almost not playable

The course needs a lot of work. There are some areas that are basically dirt where the fairway should be.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Nearby Courses
Murrieta, California
Private
0.0
0
Murrieta, California
Public
4.0090628914
1338
Temecula, California
Public
4.4007485992
1518
Temecula, California
Public
3.0424953692
1218
Canyon Lake, California
Semi-Private
4.6666666667
3
Lake Elsinore, California
Public
4.6945773525
1464
Menifee, California
Semi-Private
1.8091762252
138
Menifee, California
Semi-Private
1.8091762252
138
Sun City, California
Semi-Private
1.9978741497
678
Temecula, California
Resort
4.0407933288
454
Golf Packages

Monarch Beach Resort Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
ORANGE COUNTY, CA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Waldorf-Astoria Monarch Beach, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigel, the Montage Laguna Beach, or the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links.
MB2.1.jfif

Monarch Beach Resort Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
ORANGE COUNTY, CA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Waldorf-Astoria Monarch Beach, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigel, the Montage Laguna Beach, or the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and golf at Monarch Beach Golf Links.

Aviara Stay & Play Package

Click Below
SAN DIEGO, CA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa and golf at Aviara Golf Club.
Aviara Golf Club - Hole #18

Aviara Stay & Play Packages

Click Below
SAN DIEGO, CA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa and golf at Aviara Golf Club.

The Palm Mountain Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
PALM SPRINGS, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at Palm Mountain Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Indian Canyons – South Course, Indian Canyons – North Course, The Classic Club, Tahquitz Creek – Resort Course, and Tahquitz Creek – Legend Course.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account