California Oaks GC
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1.9
650 Reviews (650)
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
138
3 Stars
135
2 Stars
114
1 Stars
180
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.2
Layout
2.8
Friendliness
3.3
Pace
3.2
Amenities
1.7
26.0%
Recommend this course
321 out of 650 reviews
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1.9
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
13
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.4
Layout
3.0
Pace
3.0
Amenities
1.8
StaffFriendliness
3.2
30.4%
Recommend this course
7 out of 23 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
3.2
Amenities
1.6
StaffFriendliness
3.1
23.6%
Recommend this course
13 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
650 Reviews (650)

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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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good times

The staff is very helpful. Pace of play was good. Overall fun times.

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

a day of Golf

From the staff to the course itself, there is no better place to play a round of golf. I highly recommend this course during the week because there is no pressure and you can just about take all the time you need to play. It is a narrow course that demands accuracy over distance, be very rewarding when you accomplish that goal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Walk?

I missed where it said this was a walking price and had to pay $12 each for a cart when I got there. The course was in bad shape, but it had rained a lot though that doesn't account for a lot of the problems. I could have played at Redhawk (a much nicer course) for how much I payed here.

Not happy

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Horrible management

This course was great back in the day, but after the fire there was new management that are horrible 1st time here I booked a t time with cart included and the lady in the front said that golfnow mest up and that we had to pay for the cart 15.00 each person ontop of our reservation , 2nd time I tried playing booked again threw golfnow called the place make sure they were open , answered and confirmed they were opened showed up with a CLOSED sign at the door called the front office and said " we just closed at 12:00 " when they knew I had a t-time at 12:07 I had to call GolfNow and explain my situation , the lady at the golf course was in the shop while I was sitting outside looking at her threw the window all they say is so Soddy so Soddy . So a t time for 4 people was ruined for Saturday , went to play at Temecula creek and saw some wild animals and had a great time , I will NEVER come back to this horrible place again unless they get new managagement !!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging

Good course with a couple narrow drive openings as well as a creek that keeps you honest.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

SHORT COURSE THAT CHALLENGES

The course was in overall good shape. There were a few soggy spots out there but it was to be expected after all the torrential downpour we've had lately! This was our first time out on this course and we did not expect too much from the yardage listed....boy were we wrong. Narrow tee boxes, a creek that winds it's way through nearly every hole and water....oh was there water! If I had to list a complaint, it would be the bunkers, I didn't make it into any of them but 2 of my buddies did and it like hitting out of a quarry according to the guys. ALL I CAN SAY IS HOLE 15 IS A GREAT CHANCE AT A HOLE IN ONE!!!! 96YDS....GET YOU CHIP GAME RIGHT!!!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Will never play here again

Course was horrible. Grass was dead, weeds everywhere, mud everywhere, bathrooms for paying customers were the same as the workers in where the golf carts are cleaned and they were filthy. Thought we were getting a good deal @ $20 a piece but when we got there were charged another $15 each for a cart. Total rip off for that course. Will never play their again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
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 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

My Round

Overall this is a fun course and still can be a challenge

for the average golfer especially from the blue tees. Only complaint was the lack of mowing to the roughs. If you put a ball in there good luck in finding it.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is not worth the money

This is course is very poorly maintained and charges too much based on the conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

We love this little course

This course is short, but not easy. There is trouble on both sides with creeks and woods. Never have had a problem with pace of play and the course is usually in pretty good condition. It's our go to course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Not a good deal

I booked with 2 players for 18 holes with golfnow.com. When I arrived the attendant said that they no longer affiliate with golfnow.com. We got to play anyway, but we were charged $15 per person to use one golf cart. So the total price to booked is $26 for 2 players plus $30 to use one golf cart. For the amenities that this golf course provide, this is too expensive and it's not worth it.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Precision golf

The course layout is somewhat challenging. But learning how to play in this course layout help me to manage my golf swings and aim. I figured if I learn to play here, the other golf courses will be easier. Bring extra golf balls. Overall, I enjoyed playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Bad customer service

Bad customer service and bar and grill closes at 2:00pm course was in good condition but no range and pro shop has nothing

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

not worth the price

not worth the price, I thought we pay more than we should for this golf course

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/28/2016

You're absolutely right!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome Greens

Greens were moist and in excellent condition. Fairway was good. Well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Blind T Shot

Lots of narrow fairways and blind T shots, not mention the creek hazard on most of the course. Amazing I started and finished with the same ball. Number 7, a men's par 5 number 1 handicap. Hit your T shot to a narrow dog leg fairway and then there is 70 foot tree in the middle of the fairway, hit your 2nd shot and wish it well. The greens are in very good shape and running well. This course demand patience.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

the course is good for a senior

A lot of the par 4 s are short and make it a lot easier for many seniors who don't hit far off the tee.

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