California Oaks Golf Course
About
Formerly known as The Colony Country Club.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 70 | 5199 yards | 66.3 | 121 |
| Championship (W) | 70 | 5199 yards | 71.5 | 128 |
| Regular | 70 | 4722 yards | 64.2 | 116 |
| Regular (W) | 70 | 4722 yards | 68.9 | 121 |
| Forward | 70 | 4151 yards | 61.4 | 109 |
| Forward (W) | 70 | 4151 yards | 65.9 | 113 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 66.3/121 W: 71.5/128 | 362 | 166 | 290 | 356 | 118 | 293 | 462 | 336 | 175 | 2558 | 293 | 301 | 317 | 280 | 336 | 94 | 283 | 467 | 270 | 2641 | 5199 |
| White M: 64.2/116 W: 68.9/121 | 337 | 146 | 271 | 331 | 106 | 246 | 386 | 314 | 160 | 2297 | 254 | 278 | 304 | 260 | 312 | 85 | 268 | 417 | 247 | 2425 | 4722 |
| Red M: 61.4/109 W: 65.9/113 | 297 | 128 | 247 | 316 | 92 | 221 | 352 | 291 | 143 | 2087 | 225 | 244 | 291 | 226 | 240 | 76 | 217 | 331 | 214 | 2064 | 4151 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 8 |
Course Details
Rentals/Services
Practice/Instruction
Policies
Food & Beverage
Bar, GrillAvailable Facilities
Banquet FacilitiesAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2020 #10)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by jakewiens0901 on 03/29/2026
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Photo submitted by Robatvans23 on 05/17/2025
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This is the conditions of the fairways here… Photo submitted by alaguilar on 12/29/2024
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Photo submitted by DONKEYPELLETS on 12/22/2024
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Tee Box #13. Every Tee Box is in this condition. Photo submitted by ddiaz909 on 12/15/2024
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Horrid Photo submitted by u598741598 on 12/14/2024
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Photo submitted by vmgvvdhjpsDvZdPzf1uS on 05/13/2024
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Nice day out there Photo submitted by jensen364 on 02/25/2024
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Photo submitted by RevFoo on 11/02/2023
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Enjoying after round drink Photo submitted by u000006664629 on 11/22/2021
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My divots all day long. Photo submitted by Krystofv on 08/01/2020
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The Watson clan Photo submitted by u000004886741 on 07/12/2020
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5th hole Photo submitted by u007984435 on 09/12/2017
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Photo submitted by jdvincent on 07/28/2015
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Photo submitted by jdvincent on 07/28/2015
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My brother, Robert, loves golf. Photo submitted by Jim7343028 on 02/06/2015
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My mother, DeAnn, loves to play this course Photo submitted by Jim7343028 on 02/06/2015
Let's Do it Again..!!
Had a Great time, the Greens are in Excellent Condition Cant wait to Play Here Again..!!
This course is great for intermediate and beginners.
I suggest you bring extra balls or be able to spot them in the creek.
Play is OK, but be careful, if you have a problem, don't expect staff assistance.
I had made tee time thru Golf Now. At the end of our round I packed up my bag but by accident left my glasses in the cart.. My bad. I called the course the next day to ask them to check cart 66 for my glasses. The person at the desk said no one had turned anything in. He said call back later. I called back the next day. Again he said nothing. I called back the next after that. A different person said he saw the case and glasses described. He would look around. He did look and called back saying he couldn't locate them. We tried to call management but could not get anyone for two days. In fact no one could tell me who the manager was for that day. Only one person really gave me any help.
Condition rough but very inexpensive
A few of the holes the conditions are really rough but the price for specials was great and the course is enjoyable enough. I had to choose to skip a couple holes because of slow play because this is a course where often novice players are playing. But for the price I would go again.
Fun little course!
California Oaks is a challenging little course that meanders through the hills of Murrieta with plenty of water and sloping fareways. The bermuda fairways were brown in January but the greens were in good shape and receptive. The course might be "too short" for long hitters where accurate shotmaking is crucial. I will play again.
Gone downhill
We used to go to this course when it was called the colony about 8 years ago. It has always been a lower end course but it has gotten much worse. The grass is brown and the landscaping is terrible.. I'm not the best golfer but normally I don't lose too many balls.. If you don't hit the ball on the fairway it's likely you will lose your ball because of the tall grass all over.. There are ball cleaning stations every 4 holes (yes every 4) and a ton of mud all over the course. The only good thing about it was the price but now I'd rather pay $15 more to go somewhere with a better quality of golf.
Review
I was pleasantly surprised with this course a lot of par 3 and 4s which make it interesting and I felt for the price it was definitely worth it, I'd play again
Very slow pace
I was walking the course and had two party,s ahead of me by three and four holes. These parties did not let me play through which I thought was unheard of in the Golf Communiy, so I pass booth parties cause they were joking and laughing at the Tee and did not care about other golfers. So after not playing four holes u decided to just leave, wasted money and time. Next time will ask if their are parties ahead of me. Very Bad experience
Great course
Enjoyed the day at this beautiful course! The staff was friendly and the price was very affordable.
Quik round at Cali Oaks
Played a quick 18 on Monday morning. Average course conditions but no complaints for $25. Some odd set ups on a few holes but forces/risk reward decisions. My first time on this course would give it another try when looking for another quick round.
course needs seeding
The greens are decent.... But people don't fix there divots ,because by the time they get on the greens ..They re pretty upset because of the conditions of the fairways ......They need to seed the fairways .fix the bad areas and rope them off ...while they have this rain ..free water ...take advantage colony....It can be a really fun place to play golf ....I would take kids or women to play there ..
Tee Boxes
Tee Boxes needed a little more upkeep. Would have liked to seen ball cleaners every other hole, not every 3? I did not use the food/facilities.
exellent golf course and best green.
course is excellent condition best green. holding the shot really well. some holes little challenging but fun course, enjoying playing the course.
Cali Oaks!
California Oaks Golf Course has improved over the past few months and keeps improving. The fairways are maintained very well, and the greens are always in excellent condition. I feel as if I'm ripping them off for paying so little. Expectations are definitely met when it comes to Cali Oaks. The only improvement is that the bar should stay open a little longer.
Tempetom
Fun course that will sharpen your driving and short game. The greens are very good.
First Time
Live in San Diego, played this course for the first time...Took just under three hours. Love the greens and layout easy to follow. When my round was done 2:15 pm wanted to grab a bite but was told café closed at 2 pm during the week!?
Golf shop clerk not extremely friendly! Overall, fun course and I hope to play again soon...
What's The Fuss
I've read the reviews for this course and 85 percent are negative. I don't understand why so many people are giving this course a negative review. I've played the course 4 times and I have not felt pressured to hurry on a hole yet. No crowds and the greens and fairways are in fairly decent shape. No interaction with staff other than sign in which went well. I have played at courses where I have paid 70 plus and found this course to be in a lot better shape. For the money they can't be beat. Would recommend this course to anyone.
Best For the Money
IT was a great time playing and there were lots of challenging holes as well as many straight on easy holes. Water and a creek keep you honest and if you are slicing you will be visiting them often. we played early and the greens were great and surprisingly soft. It's good golf. If you want the ultimate beautiful courses then you need to spend more for that. But if you want to hit a good drive choose the right approach club then putt on a good green for your birdie then this works really well.
Played for years
Easy to get an afternoon Tee time. Good layout.
Cold beer and great hotdogs.