Ojai Valley Inn
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.
| 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 |
| 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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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by u000006412538 on 02/18/2025
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Photo submitted by u000006412538 on 02/18/2025
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Photo submitted by u000006412538 on 02/18/2025
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Photo submitted by puppyluvv on 11/05/2024
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Photo submitted by camillak on 10/11/2023
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Photo submitted by camillak on 10/11/2023
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Par three view from the Teebox. Photo submitted by u584186298 on 05/27/2023
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Photo submitted by johndperone on 11/13/2022
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Photo submitted by CKSB on 10/29/2022
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Snow? Photo submitted by cdarby66 on 01/07/2022
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Bunkers? We don’t need no stinkin’ bunkers! Photo submitted by cdarby66 on 01/07/2022
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Photo submitted by cdarby66 on 01/07/2022
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Bunkers? We don’t need no stinkin’ bunkers! Photo submitted by cdarby66 on 01/07/2022
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Photo submitted by u000004943458 on 07/05/2021
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Photo submitted by u000004943458 on 07/05/2021
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Photo submitted by u000004943458 on 07/05/2021
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Photo submitted by u000004943458 on 07/05/2021
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Photo submitted by u000004943458 on 07/05/2021
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Photo submitted by DeezPutz78 on 04/12/2021
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Photo submitted by DeezPutz78 on 04/05/2021
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Photo submitted by DeezPutz78 on 04/05/2021
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Hole #16 Awesome Par 3 Photo submitted by runningpie on 08/12/2020
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Photo submitted by SteveToscher1 on 01/25/2020
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Photo submitted by u734535611 on 08/22/2019
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16th hole Photo submitted by joshuayoo on 08/18/2019
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16th hole view Photo submitted by joshuayoo on 08/18/2019
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Photo submitted by Torodeleste on 06/30/2019
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Signature 17th hole Photo submitted by smoothie24 on 07/27/2017
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3 Photo submitted by Scott5753956 on 07/05/2015
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Photo submitted by Scott5753956 on 07/05/2015
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16 Photo submitted by Scott5753956 on 07/05/2015
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16thhole, par3 Photo submitted by duckymizuno on 01/30/2014
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Inscription at the 1st tee Photo submitted by jerrystine on 07/15/2013
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Photo submitted by skidoiler on 01/31/2013
What’s going on with the greens?
Beautiful course layout and design with some of the most memorable
Golf holes I have ever seen. The resort and surrounds areas are amazing the whole feel to the course is next to no other Ventura county course. My only issue was with the greens they are in the worst condition for a course that I have ever played, I understand they were closed at the beginning of COVID and they are working to get them back to the shape people know and love but as of right now the course is not worth playing for over 80+ with the greens the way they are at the moment
Working on some greens
Staff were excellent, super friendly and all were practicing social distancing. Weather was in the low 80’s with just a slight breeze. Tee boxes and fairways were in good shape. Front nine greens were in terrible shape! Looked like some kind of fungus was killing the greens. Super bumpy because you had to putt over patches of sod they replaced on the greens. Back nine greens were good but not in normal shape for this course, a little bumpy and slow. Still a good round of golf, will be back.
Nice Day
Today was a bonus because my Golfnow rewards paid for the round, so that was great. Weather was perfect and the course was pretty empty so I flew through my round. Also great! The not so great was the greens on the front nine. They were in terrible condition and clearly have not been taken care of during the shutdown. I would have pretty upset if I had to pay for this round because Ojai is not cheap.
Greens are absolute trash
How does a 5 star hotel have a beautiful golf course with greens that wouldn’t even suffice at your local put put course. Played on multiple holes where large swaths of the green were just patches of dirt.
Ojai Valley
Great layout and challenging course. Greens were a little rough for the price but overall enjoyed it and will play again.
great course!! BUT GREENS are in bad shape!!
Greens need a lot of work...cross between being aerified, sanded, and patchy!!!
otherwise a great course can't wait till they repair the greens..at least 3 weeks!
Beautiful Round
A frequent player at Ojai CC because it is such a glorious setting, with the most friendly staff.
Course features
The golf course at Ohio Valley Inn is always in very good condition. I only played it once a year because I live out of the area but, I love every minute of every hole. It is also one of the most beautiful settings that I’ve ever experience while playing golf – thanks to you and for providing such a great golf opportunity
Wonderful course
As a first-time player at Ojai Valley, I didn't know what to expect. But even if I had high expectations, they would have been exceeded. This is a jewel of a course, attached to the Ojai Valley Inn, The views are gorgeous, and the course, in a word, is fair. You don't have to hit career shots to score, but it's far from a track where you can just slop it around. The most memorable hole for me is 16, a par 3 from an elevated tee, with OB right, hazard left, and the front of the green completely guarded by bunkers. You'll walk off that green feeling pretty good about par. At least I assume you would, although I couldn't vouch for that.
Extremely friendly and helpful staff. When I missed my assigned time, they just slotted me in with no problem. Can't wait for my next visit. My only concern is that with too many positive reviews, the course will get crowded! But even if it does, it's still a lovely golf experience.
Great course- Great property
The course is one the best in the area. Challenging but even a less than average player can have a great time. It is probably one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world and I am including Pebble Beach in that comparison. The Ojai Valley Inn is also one of the greatest resort properties in the US. The staff and amenities are 5 star and you know it when you are there. An overall great experience.
Beautiful course
This course is really outstanding. And the pace of play was incredible. We played 18 holes in just under 3 hours.
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