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4.8
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4.3
Amenities
4.1
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7105 yards
Slope 143
Rating 75.6

Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Muir Graves (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Spa

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2022 #4)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2022 #3)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2022 #15) (2017 #19)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2022 #15)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in California (2022 #1) (2017 #25) (2016 #8)
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Reviews

4.4
166 Reviews (166)
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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Good weather
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Good Experience

First time playing this course... staff was friendly, course in good condition, probably not the best course for beginner golfers (tough), but fun for most!

Only negative is they stress no outside food/beverage allowed, however never saw a cart on a busy Friday and they need to do better job marking the course with signs for next hole (not many concrete cart paths, mostly grass green to tee).

Would recommend to friends, and we were told new owners investing $$$ into course, which should make this already nice course even better!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Greens were fast and smooth. Lacks cart paths and signage between holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Beast

This course is a brute from the tips. We had moderate winds in the afternoon but otherwise great conditions and a great value. The best course that I have played on central Cal. My only complaint is the bunkers being crumbly dirt instead of sand

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

tough layout, country club greens

This course challanges all parts of your game. The wildlife is a treat, always something going on with the hawks, turkey vultures, bobcats, coyotes, blue herons, etc. Be prepared to shoot at least a few strokes more than normal

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough but fun.

Lots of wonderful chances to lose your ball or get caught in a trap. If you think you're playing well at other golf courses, come here and challenge yourself on this great course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the Best tin the West golf courses

Twas just a perfect day to play on a awesome golf course like la purisima. An experience of a picturesque and well maintained course will enhance your spiritual golf pleasures for its tranquility and setting of this golf course..it's worth the trip fr Los Angeles once or twice a year

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Yikes Stay on the fairway

This was a challenge in the rough, so beautifully rugged. Amazing views of wild birds. and landscape.
It was an "Emperiors play" (know one in front ,know one following). As a beginner and new to this course I'm glad I got paired up with two great guys from Korea that made it that more fun.
The wind came up but I felt the back 9 was not that windy.
Excellent FUN.
Yes you will lose a few balls....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Early round

Tough course but well maintained. Nice fairways and greens. Looking forward to my next round there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging with great views!

Phenomenal golf course for the value & it is in great condition even being dry in a severe CA drought...perfect fast & true greens...intertwines through rolling hills, oak trees & lakes with beautiful views & no houses! I'm a 5 handicap from the blues & 1st time playing it I shot a disappointing 80 with no birdies or eagles, it was a challenging track with a few blind tee shots that take course knowledge...warning this place is always very windy like 25 to 35+ mph winds! Also no real cart paths but well worth playing! A must play for the avid golfer!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really tough but enjoyable course

Great course, really tough, they need not let fivesomes play, we got behind a group of five and we were a twosome, they would not let us by which kinda ruined the round for us, but other than that it was a enjoyable day of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

central coast best course

This track is the best course on the central coast. It Is a must play for visitors.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Greens were perfect

Excellent public course with a great rate off golfnow! A bit out of the way though. Bunkers are tougher as hardpan, not fluffy, but greens are excellent and fast! A few blind shots so go ahead and scope out hole or you will get into trouble on several holes, water, rough.

Conditions Excellent
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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

excellent conditions

La Purisima has always been one of the toughest course around the area. Very well conditioned and always fun and challenging at the same time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 149
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Atlanta Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

You'll need some local course knowledge....

Well worth the drive....
Greens just perfect.
Fairways in great shape.
If you haven't played here, you should, however, it would certainly help if you have someone with you that has played here. There are quite a few holes that you either can't see where you should hit. If you're by yourself, ride up and take a look.

It has mixed paved and dirt cart paths. Some wierd areas where you park your cart for the next tee shot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

great place!

Challenging but in a really fun way. Great condition for a course and amazing value. It was windy but wasn't too bad. Lots of tricky opening drives but it's really fun and absolutely gorgeous. Lots of birds chirping, etc.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

BEST COURSE FOR THE PRICE EVER!!

I've played here a few times a year for the past 10 years, and I'll have to say it is in better shape than I have ever seen! The trees have been trimmed on every hole and all the rough is a consistent very playable length. Yet the course is still challenging as ever! The U.S open qualifier will be there May 15th! Lastly the staff was very helpful and friendly! We couldn't of asked for a better round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Poison Oak

The course can pick up to a stiff blowing wind from morning to afternoon. There is poison oak in all the shaded oak areas especially off 17. Watch out!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Interesting course...

I enjoyed the round. It is a difficult course and the wind will affect just about every shot. I found many shots to be blind and would highly recommend pairing up with someone who knows the course. Some of the tee shots I couldn't tell where the fairway was and even with a rangefinder didn't know what the right distance was.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

One of the best courses in the state

As usual La P. wins. Greens were more friendly than I remember, but two putting with 20 feet is still not easy. Will continue to play it a couple times a year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

like playing on a dairy farm, very picturisque

Overall a wonderful course, very long and twist and turns from the very first hole. Only thing is cart paths are none existent and its easy to get lost. Yet a great golf course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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