California Oaks GC
A view of a fairway at California Oaks Golf Course
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1.9
654 Reviews (654)
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
138
3 Stars
136
2 Stars
114
1 Stars
183
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.2
Layout
2.8
Friendliness
3.2
Pace
3.1
Amenities
1.7
26.6%
Recommend this course
322 out of 654 reviews
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1.9
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
14
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.2
Layout
2.8
Pace
2.8
Amenities
1.7
StaffFriendliness
3.1
28.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 25 reviews
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1.8
52 Reviews (52)
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2
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8
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9
1 Stars
30
Conditions
1.4
Value
2.1
Layout
2.8
Pace
3.0
Amenities
1.6
StaffFriendliness
3.1
25.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 52 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
654 Reviews (654)

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 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

HORRIBLE

From disc golfers to gophers this course isn’t worth the time conditions are not playable

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Terrible decision

All the fairways were dead. Tee boxes were the worst. No grass, holes, not clearly marked. The greens were overgrown and had fungus, numerous dead patches. Cheap to play and now I know why. Best thing that could happen is the course could close. Save your money do not play this course.

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
Previously Played

One of my favorites

Very friendly staff

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

One of the worse golf courses in all of Southern California

By far California Oaks is the worst golf course out of all the courses I played in Southern California. Every Tee Box was unmaintained just like every fairway, also every bunker is completely destroyed with vegetation and weeds. The conditions are so poorly maintained that you will be guaranteed to lose at least 5 golf balls. My group payed $39.00 each to play at 12:30pm on a Sunday, but even for that price it's absurd on how horrendous this golf course is. Absolutely save your money and select another golf course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Needs alot

Even for 40$ not worth it at all

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dirt track

No joke there is more dirt than grass. The greens were so slow and fuzzy. It was laughable. They look like they’ve been bankrupt for three or four years. You have to share the course with Frisbee golfers. This is the worst course I’ve ever played and only went because my daughter wanted to learn how to play. Literally if they charge $10 I wouldn’t go back.

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

Worst course ever

Pro shop is non existent, had to wait for guy washing carts to open door to pro shop to check in. Course was void of players and I see why. Tee boxes were lumpy and uneven and filled with sand and weeds, fairways were dry and completely filled with golfer holes, greens were mushy and wet. No bathrooms along course, no snack shop or food. This place is completely unkept. No wonder players were scarce. Will never visit this course again. Worst course I’ve ever encountered.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty Bad!

This course just keeps getting worse every time I come out. I play it about once every three or four years. I am honestly surprised it is still open. Cart path only and the fairways are dirt, so I didn’t really understand the logic behind that. The tea boxes are terrible. The greens were far better than the rest of the course. I can see where they put their effort. That being said, not nearly as good of greens as most other courses. Someone said that JC Golf will be taking it over. I hope that is the case. The course looks like it could close down at any point.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible tee boxes and fairways

This courses could be amazing if they invest into course. Tee boxes were dirt and filled with mounds so very uneven when teeing up. Fun layout but terrible conditions. Will never return.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough Condition

Played on Friday. Got off the first tee box quickly. Didnt catch the party in front and no pressure from the party behind.

The staff is friendly and helpful. The carts are decent and they have a scorecard waiting for you. Thats the good.

Course is short and has a decent layout. There are seasonal creeks all through the course which come into play. Small lakes also require thought on where to lay up or go for it. I found about 20 balls from bad shots. With no one close behind it gave me time to look for lost balls. That was a bonus.

The Bad. The tee boxes and fairways are in bad condition. The tee boxes lack grass. Most of the time you are teeing up in the dirt. The fairways arent much better. The greens, for the most part, are decent. They are watering the greens plenty and the play soft. A high pitch will stay put.

This is the most affordable course in the area. I got what i paid for.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Weekend Warrior course

First time playing this course. Track is tight and narrow so target golf is a must to score well. Fairways pretty much dry for this time of year. Course could use some TLC but for the price and location I'd play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course is in horrible condition

Never again!

No grass on tee boxes

Some fairways are mostly dirt

Every green has dirt patches

Frisbee golf players all over the course

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Poor conditions

Pretty bad condition. Lost so many balls that shouldn’t have been. I literally drove the green and still lost one. Probably won’t play here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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