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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6850 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.5

Oak Creek Golf Course in Irvine boasts a course designed by Tom Fazio, who has been hailed as the best modern-day course architect. The layout features tapered fairways and multi-tiered greens that roll perfectly. Several sparkling lakes dot the lush greens landscape as well as a few mature eucalyptus trees, though the course is mostly open. The bulk of the challenges of this golf course are comprised of the bull-nosed carved bunkers that are strategically placed throughout. Vivid vegetation accentuates the course and the city gets more than 300 days of sunshine a year, providing the perfect setting for a round. Oak Creek Golf Course is also popular for its practice facility, which includes 65 natural turf tees, a nine-acre all-terrain landing area, two putting greens, and a large practice bunker. It is one of the most popular practice facilities in southern California.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Fazio (1996) Dennis Wise (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Oak Creek Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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4.1
371 Reviews (371)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Patio Dining 18
Brunch 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 35
Undulating Greens 29
Water Hazards 21
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 22
A Weekend Splurge 19
Entertaining Clients 19
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 35
Near the Airport 23
Worth the Drive 11

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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
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4.0
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Previously Played
Good weather
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Orange County Gem

As a past member of this course I've must have played it over 200 times. It's a absolute gem in Orange County with great playing conditions, the best range/practice facility within 10 miles, and a service first staff.

The course itself is nice. It's in the middle of Irvine but you'll never see a house or building outside of the grounds. It's not a overly difficult course. Very forgiving (soft) greens and a layout that rewards distance off the tee. I've never had a issue with pace early in the day, though afternoons tend to run on the slow side.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

You will not be disappointed

Playable off the tee, excellent fairways and excellent greens...Tom Fazio design is pretty and a worthwhile play... definitely recommend...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Tough to Beat...

Most of us who play at this game find some courses more challenging than others, particularly if you play from the back tees. This course, from the backs is no exception. It is however, one of the most aestetic courses you will play in this OC area. The course is in great shape, the service from the Pro Shop to the cafe is outstanding. It's a great place to bring friends, have a great round and enjoy the surroundings after play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

I love this course

This is my first time at Oak Creek. I was attracted by her. What beautiful view, what nice course! I know why it is so popular.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Immaculate Conditions

Booked a discounted afternoon twilight tee time via Golfnow the evening prior to golfing Oak Creek. Wouldn't normally pay full price to golf the course, but you won't be disappointed if you do. Fairways and greens are immaculate. Nestled in the trees and lots of elevation changes, which makes for some amazing scenery.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful course but horrible bunkers

Great greens and fairways but my experience was ruined by terrible conditions in the bunkers. I was in several bunkers right next to the green that had zero sand in them. Hitting out of hard dirt only as if they were fairway waste bunkers. I expect this at a cheap municipal courses but not at an upscale course that you are paying a premium to play. This ruined my scorecard and ruined my day. It is hard to believe the Irvine Company cannot afford to keep the bunkers in better shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great Course

Course was in excellent shape. The layout and setup of the course was very fair. Golfed mid-week, mid-day. Pace of play was very good. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Green fees were very reasonable. Club rental, however, ($65) was a bit steep.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/07/2015

Spot on. Bunkers have always needed more sand.

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

course is always good

course is in top notch shape as it usually is.the blacks were playing way up.wasnt playing well anyways so it didn't matter.excellent course just too expensive

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need sand

Bunkers were clay and greens were micro punched without prior notice from starter. Not worth the money.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

No Marshalls!!!!

Very nice course, front side played good, backside was extremely slow barely finished, we spoke to the person in Pro Shop after, he said they monitor speed of play on GPS, but did nothing about it.
Not sure I will play there again, all golf courses I play have Marshalls on the course to monitor speed of play.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tough course, tougher greens.

Course was in great shape but very challenging and it will beat you up if you don't bring your A game. Not good enough to just hit greens, you really have to hit your spots if you don't want to three putt.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good course, good speed, bit pricey

I played as a single at 810am at cost of $150. There were times a little later under $100 but I had a limited window. Was paired with a lady and young lady golfer (age 13).

We had a good time. Finished in 4 hours, the course was in very good condition, fwys, greens, and bunkers. A little more slope and speed in the greens than I am used to but no great surprises (misreads).

Interesting layout, not super long, although I played the gold tees, probably would go back a set of tees if I play again.

Would recommend and play again if in the area but would look for the $100 time slots!

Great practice facilities. I got my clubs custom fit here. Great for that too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Oak Creek

A wonderful golf course that has been marginalized by mediocre course conditions and slow play. They need some marshals to keep things moving. We left early as did group behind us

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course over priced. Would've been better rating if greens were decent.

Greens were in bad shape due to players not fixing their ball marks and grass starting to die out. Overpriced for the condition or staff interaction. Course layout was good though as most Fazio courses are.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Oak Creek Round

It was a great day out at Oak Creek GC. The course was in good condition and the pace of play was good, 4 hr round. I love playing this course but it is pricey since it is in the heart of Orange County. Overall it is a great way to treat yourself.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow and no sand

Almost 5 hour round and no sand in any bunker. Very discouraging to try to hit bunker shots with no sand.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Gem in the middle of Irvine

I love: no houses, no funky holes, no blind shots. The greens were in great shape. There was some browning off the fairways (we are in a drought). All in all fine golf. The traps were challenging as the thatch above the edge was very thick.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

sunday morning bliss

Great course from the blues. Challenging yet forgiving. Pace of play excellent. Greens were a bit slow. Would definitely play again and purchased players package.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course

It's hard to finish at this course. The tee times offered by golfnow are usually too late and expensive. I understand is a Tom Fazio design but it doesn't do you any good if you don't get to finish. The fist time I got to play 11 holes and got dark, second time 12 holes because pace of play is too SLOW.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Bad experience!

Green fee is too high foe the course condition,needed to work on the fairways. Maybe needed to enforce
ready golf.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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