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Ojai Valley Inn

4.5
995 Reviews (995)
Ojai Valley Inn
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4.5
995 Reviews (995)
5 Stars
679
4 Stars
212
3 Stars
68
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
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88.7%
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918 out of 995 reviews
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4.5
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
89.5%
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17 out of 19 reviews
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4.4
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
86.4%
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38 out of 44 reviews
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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.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 70
Length 6252 yards
Slope 131
Rating 71.0

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.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue 70 6252 yards 71.0 131
Blue (W) 72 6252 yards 77.3 142
White 70 5900 yards 69.3 126
White (W) 72 5900 yards 75.3 136
Thomas (W) 71 5350 yards 72.1 133
Thomas 71 5350 yards 67.1 120
Red 70 5211 yards 66.1 118
Red (W) 72 5211 yards 71.3 131
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Scorecard for Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 71.0/131 W: 77.3/142 373 358 115 297 440 312 392 128 517 2932 419 227 487 405 203 571 203 403 402 3320 6252
White M: 69.3/126 W: 75.3/136 371 330 105 274 433 299 379 119 499 2809 404 181 458 399 186 510 179 385 389 3091 5900
Red M: 66.1/118 W: 71.3/131 356 279 98 128 416 294 345 104 435 2455 367 133 435 364 152 482 146 275 402 2756 5211
Handicap 5 9 17 13 3 11 1 15 7 8 18 16 10 14 12 4 6 2
Par 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 3 5 35 4 3 5 4 3 5 3 4 4 35 70
Handicap (W) 3 7 17 13 9 11 1 15 5 8 18 4 12 16 2 14 10 6
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Course Details

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

Rentals/Services

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

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.5
995 Reviews (995)

What Golfers Are Saying

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

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mastergolfers
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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German9795912
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u0000031710
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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geoff1347288
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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lunareibel
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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u000002085967
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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timengels
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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DvwIZDpGigqWVu9cAD9l
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Fun course but no where worth $100 dollars right now

No food or amenities right now. Been to 30 dollar courses that at least sell snacks. Nothing but water and ice here right now. Don’t pay the $100 to golf here until their amenities are back.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Daveron2
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A favorite

This is one of my favorite courses anywhere. Short but challenging. Go play, you’ll love it too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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t822081387
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u314160918536
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Round - Coming Back ASAP

After my round I immediately booked another date. I can’t wait to come back.

This was my first trip to Ojai. From West LA it took ~75 min. Considering the time of year - it was very cold as I arrived around 7:25a. The course had collected frost overnight and there was a slight delay as a result; however, the pace caught up significantly and the round finished with quick pace.

The course is beautiful and very entertaining. It was challenging but manageable. There are some really fun holes; like the Par-3 16th.

The staff is friendly and helpful. The set-up is first class. Great practice facilities, and grass range.

I highly recommend the drive. Well worth the time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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bari4
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

In great shape

As always a real pleasure to play here. Course is in great shape for January and all the greens are back to 100% healthy! Staff as always were great. The resort is closed but the course is open so parking was not a problem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u950137443
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a Treat

The great OVI on a perfect Ojai day..what more could you ask for. A great rate to boot! Greens have made a very respectable comeback. We have been waiting several months play, well worth the wait!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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ericconley8823
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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u000003995642
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u000004365994
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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aibraham112
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great bang for your buck

Fantastic course. Front 9 difficult. Never waited once for another group. Pace is perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mathotj
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

extremely slow pace

had a tee time at 12.20, started already almost 10min late, front 9 (which where actually the back 9 - we started playing at hole 10 for weather / temperature reason) had a pace of over 5h. Back 9 picked up the pace a but but we still ended up at and almost 5h round. Expect better for that kind of course / money...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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lunareibel
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Luna Reibel

Excellent course condition and great

Value plus challenging front 9

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Bigteetime
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

TR

Great place to play golf and enjoy a SoCal sunny day. Perfect getaway.

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