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%
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321 out of 650 reviews
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1.9
23 Reviews (23)
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1
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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
54 Reviews (54)
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Conditions
1.4
Value
2.2
Layout
2.8
Pace
3.2
Amenities
1.6
StaffFriendliness
3.2
24.1%
Recommend this course
13 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.

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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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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 32
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always good....but not yesterday

Been playing the course pretty regularly, and always enjoyable......yesterday, we found, when we arrived, that the greens were
Being ariated.....and the front 9 was closed......so had to play the back 9 twice......it would have been nice to know that before we committed to the time........I think golf now.com needs to tell customers those things.....
If you did and I missed it, shame on me.......

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Overpriced Executive Course

This course is overpriced for what it is. They have made a couple of their par 3's longer to make them par 4's that don't make sense. Staff in the pro shop are rude and clueless. It's not a bad layout, but should never be priced more than $25. Plus the restaurant/bar is only open a couple hours a day.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course but...

I had played this course a year or so ago and back then I remember saying I never wanted to play here again. I had forgotten the past experience and selected this course once more. First let me say that the course itself is very nice although I think they believe it's much nicer than it is. I get the impression that the management really doesn't want non members playing on their course. The only complaint I have about the course is that it was overly watered down considering we are in a severe drought. My ball actually plugged several times on the fairway also the roughs were a bit overgrown. But really my main complaint is the management. The staff was very unfriendly. And although we played on a holiday they closed the restaurant before we even made the turn. I guess it would have been nice if they wanted to close early they could have at least had someone drive around the course asking if they wanted any food or drinks. Which we most certainly did.! Again if you can get past being treated like a second rate citizen and just play the course it's not bad. But if you want an enjoyable experience at all levels. Avoid this course

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

The greens were so soft and so lush and the course was in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good game value for money

Great course for those who wants good pace as not so crowded. Good value for money!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Short but Devilish

Cal Oaks is a pretty short course for a par 70 but there's great reward for accuracy and heavy penalties for wayward shots.Greens are excellent though very slow. I thoroughly enjoy playing there and will do so again especially since the green fees are so reasonable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good day with a friend

My buddy & I had a great afternoon. Good value for the price. Some greens had very tall grass and made a tough time, but overall good condition.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great for Beginners and Short Shot Hitters

When visiting this course for the first time yesterday, we were told the rough cutter is broken so the rough is very high. Boy, they weren't kidding. Had to play a true precision game. If you're ball is not in the fairway, it's gonna take you a couple of minutes to find, if you can find it at all. Greens were ok, but each one was different. Meaning some were soaking wet, while some were like putting on granite.

Fairways are narrow, and again the rough is thick. This course is good for a beginner, or someone looking to work on their game from the fairway and placement. This is not a course where you grip it and rip it. Also the yardage markers from the tee box are a bit misleading. Take one club down than your normal or you'll overshoot the ball.

There is not a beverage cart on the course and they do not allow outside drinks or food. So if you're planning on playing this course purchase water or drinks at the clubhouse when you check in.

Aslo, there isn't a practice tee, so no time or no place to truly warm up. There is a net you can shoot a few ball in to stretch out, but if you're new to the game or like to get a feel for your swing, hit a range somewhere else first.

For the price, it was a good time, but wouldn't plan on making this a regular course to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Incredible value

Very nice golf course.......quite short, but surprisingly difficult....lots of potential problems if you are not straight, and a decent
Chipper and putter......so like the old days.....it's not how far, but how many..

Conditions Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

good course

Even though the weather sucked, the course is awesome! staff is a little rude. Person at the front desk was on the phone and kept me waiting for at least 10 min.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf cart

I did not noticed the "Walking Rate" may be you should write instead GOLF CART NOT INCLUDED to make it more specified, so I was forced to rent a cart for $12.00 since it's a very hot day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just terrible

Went there for my birthday with some friends and they had closed the bar to do some ridiculous bbq. Not a big deal but they didn't have any selections for drinks. Plus no mixed drinks. That was fine but they didn't have to be rude about it. The course condition was just awful. This is cheapest course around and they show you why.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun but a little pricy

It's a fun track but a little pricy for the conditions. The lady at the front is not very friendly. It's a good place if you're learning how to play because it's not too crowded.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

great value

This is the best condition I've seen since I've been playing here (10 years)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good times

Had a great time golfing 18 holes due to the staff being very friendly and the course in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great greens...adequate fairways

Nice challenging short course...scenic...not crowded at all... Food/drink facility closed despite published hours that said it would be open. Greens in super shape with challenging slopes and pin placement. Great time, tho, for the $16 website price!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Condition

Fairways and greens in excellent shape considering drought measures in CA. Not a long course but great practice for course management skills.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Other courses to play around here

There are other courses to play around here. Conditions were very poor and could uses some basic care. Would have liked to see this course in its prime.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Easy course to play

It is fun to play there as not crowd and easy course...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course, TERRIBLE management

The course is awesome. Even though it's a bit short, it is very challenging. A must play. The manager Jan is awful, unprofessional and very rude. Very unpleasant to deal with her when getting your cart, luckily she said she's not usually working the pro shop so thumbs up to you if you don't have to deal with her before your game. Tee boxes, greens and fairways are very well kept!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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