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Ojai Valley Inn

905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, California 93023, Ventura County
(855) 666-7811, (805) 646-1111
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About

Opened in 1923, Ojai Valley Inn Golf Course is one of California's first great courses. Over the decades that the course has been open, it has hosted a number of professional players and celebrities ranging from Arnold Palmer to Will Smith. George C. Thomas, Jr., who created the Riviera, collaborated with Billy Bell to design the original golf course but Jay Morrish made the layout considerably more challenging with renovations in 1988. Ten years later, two holes from the original Thomas/Bell layout that were lost during a redesign following WWII were completely restored and incorporated into the layout. The challenging golf course is very narrow in some spots and it features undulating greens that putt fast and true. The layout is not particularly long but it requires accuracy and proper club selection in order to score well.

Holes 18
Par 70
Length 6252 yds
Rating 71.0
Slope 131
Type Resort
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull Carts
Caddies
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
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Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities
Conference Facilities
Banquet Facilities
Spa
Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming
Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis
Year Built 1923
Fairways Kikuyu Grass
Greens Kikuyu Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) George C. Thomas, Jr. (1923) William P. Bell (1923) Jay Morrish (1988)

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4.4
4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1005 reviews
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  • Conditions
    4.3
  • Value
    4.1
  • Layout
    4.6
  • Friendliness
    4.6
  • Pace
    4.2
  • Amenities
    4.5
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Course Highlights
Ojai Valley Inn's course consistently earns high marks for immaculate conditions, fast sloping greens, and a strategically varied layout that challenges golfers of all levels. Welcoming staff, excellent amenities, and strong value through GolfNow make this resort course a standout booking.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 51
Patio Dining 44
Brunch 25
Course Challenges:
Elevation Changes 66
Bunkers 56
Forced Carries 53
Best For:
A Weekend Splurge 56
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 56
Advanced Golfers 44
Location is:
At a Resort 68
Worth the Drive 67
Convenient to the City 12

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Tourguide1978
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

3/11/22

Front nine needs some work there were several fairways that are bad more water

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Tourguide1978
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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William9908055
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Brujo
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Not As Good As Previously

I've played the course before, and always been impressed with course conditions, especially the greens. Commensuarate with the ambience and the usual price. (Yes, this time we got a tremendous deal.)

It seems that the greens have not been properly cared for...maybe recently punched? The 6th hole was particularly bad. After a few holes of nicely fast greens, suddenly here is this...moonscape. Coming up a suddnely much slower green is one thing. But s'ow and your ball is aimlessly meandering left and right as it hits rough spots and giant obstacles is quite another. Several others were no better. Disappointing.

Of course we'll come back. I just hope that when we do, the greens are in MUCH better shape.

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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u000001337313
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Shame on management

Ojai Valley Inn is a beautiful resort in beautiful setting. The golf course also could be beautiful and I am sure at one time it was lovely. The first few holes are a little gimmicky but overall the track is pretty fun and challenging. Unfortunately I have to bring up the lack of care to the course. Tee boxes are mostly trashed, some only had very little grass so you we’re hitting off of sand. Many greens had issues and lots of fringe was dead. A lot of uneven playing surfaces with dead grass and lots of hard pan lies. I felt ripped off. I hope the club takes responsibility and brings the course back to the high standards that it deserves. It was in worse shape than most Muni courses

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314160265783
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Charlie8948149
Reviews 12
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u4447950
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314162485074
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u895273168
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Fun Course by pricey

I love this place for its beauty and the facilities / staff. The pace of play was fine, the greens were not in great shape, different greens had widely different speeds in my opinion. Unique hole designs, great views.

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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jmarques692
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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jmarques692
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314162483934
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314162380290
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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33hack
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played

Oh the mountains

Wow just a real scenic golf course and challenging holes but fun to play

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u948235706
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314159812916
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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dothsdoc
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Nice

We had perfect weather. When the Santa Ana winds are blowing there is no wind in Ojai . Great place to also live.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Gregory3871993
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Disappointed in a Gem

I have discussed my issues with Spencer the golf director and he has explained that some of the terrible things that are bringing down my last experience at Ojai are being addressed. I hope so. Ojai is a great track if in proper condition and this time it was the bottom of the pst 50+ rounds I’ve played there

Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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chealay
Reviews 60
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

This course great to play.

First time play this course. Course condition very good. Just 2 holes green not good. The staffs here are very friendly

Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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