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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 18 reviews
83.3%
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18
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  • Conditions
    4.4
  • Value
    4.0
  • Layout
    4.7
  • Friendliness
    4.6
  • Pace
    4.1
  • Amenities
    4.4
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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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whyvan87
Reviews 8
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 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000006818263
Reviews 47
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 5.0
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u314162163571
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Timeless Layout

Sublime golf architecture on the front nine. Will play whites next time. Par 3 are hard enough from the whites.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold 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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u000006818263
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Heaven on Earth

We love everything about this course, with the exception of one thing ... the approach shot over the ravine on number 2. It's a false front and if you don't land on the green, but just in front, your ball not only rolls back but it rolls all the way down to the bottom of the ravine. A suggestion would be to let the fringe grass grow a bit longer so as to stop the ball. Other than that, it's a perfect golf outing, with magnificent views all around. Great golf staff, too!

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
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u314161884594
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Sloth Play

Very slow. Almost three hours for the fist nine. Felt like the 405 during rush hour. But, course is beautiful, great shape. Just too many people with no Marshall speeding play up.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
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jim6418982
Reviews 21
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u687889916
Review 1
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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52Justin
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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u892517880
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Wonderful course and great staff/service per usual.

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 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000001948410
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
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u000005773741
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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jjhritz
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played

Great Golf But Overpriced

This rating may be a little harsh as the course was in great condition and the staff was amazingly helpful and friendly. Pace of play was good.

Sounds like a 5 star but my only complaint is the price. Got a Hot Deal at $99 per round but that seemed well overpriced for me. I know you are paying for the atmosphere and I get that because it is a beautiful place but still too much for me.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Mcdamron
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Easy on the Eye - just not from the Tees

Great course in top condition. All the off course benefits of a 5 star resort at your beck and call. Great staff.

Layout is tough but fair and it is gorgeous - until you put the peg in the ground. The course has many holes that play with your eye off the tee. Not optical illusions, just very few “standard” eye lines on the holes. There’s a majestic oak blocking your fade - or a deep ravine on the hook side - or a blind dog right that requires a drive left to catch a slope. And who knew an inland course in drought stricken SoCal could have an island green to rival any PGA course (#16).

Makes for a challenging layout.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Philipslewis
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Sung7986088
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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TeeitUpMofo
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Lil expensive but worth it

I got a great deal on golf now, the course is in a beautiful setting and in great condition. A must play at least once

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 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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u6068303
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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
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john4par
T O P 500
Reviews 127
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

great course

pace of play was slow because of a golf tour, BUT it is a

great course to play, fun day!!!

Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u865199567
Reviews 3
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 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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u1200603
Review 1
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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