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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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 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
Great fun course
Course is very interesting with lots of nice challenges. Make sure to get the "tips sheet" from the pros shop of you haven't played it before.
We played 18 and enjoyed it so much we went back out for the front 9 again.
Nice Course
Very interesting course. First few holes after number one seemed the most difficult to me. Very frustrating at times for a high handicapper like me. Bring extra balls for sure.
Most friendly and helpful staff I've encountered at a golf course anywhere. Glad I did it once but for the money, even the discounted rate on Golf Now, I wouldn't do it more than once a year at most. From LA it's a tough 2 hour drive with weekday traffic . Course played fast on a Monday. We had twosomes in front of us and behind. Don't expect the lush fairways you get in Palm Springs.
If you're looking for a course just as interesting but a bit longer and some might say tougher especially on a normal windy day... try
La Purisima between Buellton and Lompoc. The two courses seem similar in many ways to me.
Truly a Gem
Played at noon with 2 friends. staff was great. took time to show us gps on golf cart which worked great. Golf course is awesome and not much more to say.......Thank you Ojai CC and GolfNow
Ojai Valley Inn and Sap
Great staff and course conditions. The whole course and surrounding areas are beautiful. Greens running true and are difficult but fun. It is a joy to play here and I highly recommend it!!! It a top notch golf experience!!!
Great course! Can't wait to do it again!
Great experience-staff was very friendly.Course was in great shape.
All around fantastic experience. Make a weekend out of it.
This resort is an overall gem. Very relaxed and beautiful. Can't wait to get back.
The course is pretty challenging but well-balanced. Truly picturesque. Rolling hills, mountain views. Feels like a day in nature.
Staff is very friendly and helpful. It's nice that practice range is included in your round. The range itself is very well maintained. All grass, no mats.
There are several restaurants on the resort, but the pub near the golf course is fantastic. They've got a great patio, top-notch food and drinks.
FYI
This is a Beautiful course and very challenging. If you dont live here and dont use golfnow.com you will pay $180.00 to play locals pay $89.00 but with Golfnow.com I paid $55,00 plus 44.95 What a great deal. I am so lucky to live here but i would recommend this place to everyone whom wants a hugh treat. If you are a duffer bring lots of balls.
Ojai Experience
Just love this course! Played two days in a row!
It is challenging for a 24 handicapper, but fun!
A return visit
Course is really well kept, and challenging. This was a returned visit, and it was a pleasant experience. Next time I'll bring my sons.
Scenic gem
This course has a great layout. There are not a bunch of trees places willy nilly all over the place like a lot of courses. There are a select number of nice, mature trees that frame each hole in a unique manner. The mountains in the background and the great condition of the course are a bonus.
Kira's birthday
The only negative was the greens were punched & sanded. Which happens this time of year. I just wish we would have known.
Golf now should notify customers of course conditions
Ojai is a very nice course. Good layout and some challenging holes. The staff is top notch, very attentive and friendly. The course had just been punched a week ago so it was pretty bumpy on the greens. Fairways were pretty good, just had to move ball out if aeration holes. It would be helpful if GolfNow would give this info to a customer upfront so they are not surprised by the conditions when you arrive at the course.
Ojai Valley Inn
Really nice course, worth the Golf Now Hot Deal price.
One of my favorite courses
Greens were being aerated, but tee to green course was in great shape. Always a great round.
what's not to like?
If you love great scenery, a golf course designed by the same man who designed Riveria, Bel Aire, and many of the great golf courses in L.A. do not miss this one!
great facility - great staff - gorgeous shape
>> if i hadn't shot a 95 <argggh> our threesome would have finished the round in 4 hours. gorgeous track. lovely and roomy hilly terrain. seldom see players on other fairways or greens. greens are fair, traps are good quality sand.
Golf now price is what it's worth
Nice well groomed course, almost perfect
greens, average to slightly below average
fairways. Surprisingly shabby range balls.
Great staff from pro shop through starter and
assistants. Full price green fee is worse value
than airline full fare coach seat. Use Golf Now.
A Gem
Loved this course. It's well worth the drive to get there. Setting is beautiful in the rolling hills and mountains. A great rate off Golf Now, otherwise we probably wouldn't have played it, as the rack rate is more than we like to pay. It's not long, but it is very challenging. The greens are in great condition, and the fairways are pretty good, although they are a bit dry given the current drought. Great guys at the starter's booth. A classy resort setting. Had a nice patio beer and snack after the round at Jimmy's pub.
Great oldie
an old course but a great one. good conditions during a drought. green's are tricky as always. a good challenge for any level.
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