Ojai Valley Inn

Always enjoy playing at Ojai Valley Inn but on this particular Sunday I was getting ready to tee off on the 15th hole when a stranger from off the street stopped me before I took my backswing (yes I was at address) and asked me if he could apply for a job?!
I looked at him dumbfounded and said ":why are you asking me for a job? I'm playing here not working here!". The drink cart lady drove up and he ran up to her asking where he could apply for a job. She informed that being SUNDAY that HR was closed and he needed to come back on Monday. He insisted that he wanted to get familiar with the property and wanted to look around, She told him he needed to leave. Was kinda bizarre and not anything I would expect at the Inn! It did kinda rattle me for the rest of my round and left a bad taste in my mouth. That shouldn't happen!

Hi,
The course is in great shape. Lots of holes with changes in elevation and hitting over gulleys and tree tops. Has that canyon setting with shots much like the pros are playing at Sherwood this weekend. Greens in excellent shape but not running as fast as I thought they would. I'd recommend the course and the Inn and Spa for a great weekend getaway. I hope to play there again soon.

The course was in good condition and was challenging. The course was in a beautiful setting overlooking surrounding mountains.

Having never played here before, the second hole was challenging, driving over trees to an area you can't see, not knowing what was there, then having to hit over a gulley to the green. Some parts were quite hilly, others were flatter. The first nine is more rustic, the back nine winds through the Ojai Valley Inn grounds. Had trouble finding the 10th tee - it was past the 13th tee on the main resort road. All in all it was fun to play and very pretty.

By far the most challenging, the best maintained and the most fun of any course I have played and I have played lots. The fairways were pure, the greens rolled true and were in incredible shape and the tee boxes were outstanding. My wife and I played 18 holes and because of great incentives from GolfNow played for free. We will be back as soon as we can.

Beautiful locations and fon course layout. However, the fairways were very spotty and there were areas where there was mud even though there hasn't been rain in the area for months. Even at $69 it's questionable whether it is worth the value.

Marshals refused to deal with slow play. Course in very mediocre shape. A good course that is not being run particularly well and not up to the standards of the rest of the resort.

Worth the $69 a person that I paid. Got to take dad out for a nice round.

This course is one of the best in Southern California that you can pay to play. I always enjoy my rounds at Ojai.

The kikuyu is REALLY sticky, will grab you club on your irons even in fairways. And Kikuyu brutal around the greens. It took me nine holes to get used to it, and it still cost me strokes chipping. Sometimes the clubs stopped short like a chili dip, sometimes bounced off the grass and sent ball flying twice the expected distance.

First 9 very hilly, hard to see landing areas. Second 9 better, very challenging. Several drives require long carries (over 200 yards) in the 18. Greens good.

Staff sensational. On the driving range an instructor was collecting gear, stopped by and give both my partner and me tips for several minutes. Jim the Starter has been there 55 years! Very cool guys.

We paid $69 with cart and practice balls included. Good deal.

I enjoyed playing there. The course was in great condition and challenging.

My buddy and I flew through this course even though we were a little late for our tee time. The staff was super friendly and pace of play was quick. Nice course that can make you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere.

I have played here before and again, was not disappointed. I played from the back tees for a challenge. Making sure you hit the right areas makes for a tough round. The GPS on the carts help with where to layup for the next shot. I plan on coming here again next year.

Great area course and spa are great as well. My problem was that on golfnow.com I booked a time 12:50 for both my wife and I to play. We live one hour away from golf course as we stopped at bag drop we saw 20 carts loaded up for a shot gun. The Pro told us that we would be able to get us off at 1:40 not 12:50. I asked about Golf Now that I paid for and he said we send them the dates of shot guns but golf now sells times anyway. The Asst behind the desk said his pay grade did not allow him to off anything like lunch or drinks after the round. Just flat not happy with that answer.

This is a magical place! Quiet, peaceful, oak trees throughout, mountain vistas.

Course is old time design with challenges aplenty.

Prepare your self for last three finishing hoes -- could blow your round!

Never super busy...always a pleasure to play.

One of my favs along with Industry Hills, Pelican, El Cab, Oak Quarry !

My 3 sons and I enjoyed playing this course for the first time. The layout, the views. Everything was most enjoyable. Two thumbs up

One of the best courses to play in the Santa Barbara/Ventura/Los Angeles area.

We got our tee time the morning we played which was nice. Its a nice drive but you dont really get to see how nice it is until you really get to the resort. The course was in great shape and we played around at a very fast pace without really waiting at all. We were just a twosome so the one time we did come up on a group they let us through. The best part would have been paying $59 for the round and if not for the course closing at 4pm for an event we could have gotten a replay for another $10. We cant wait to go back.

Some blind shots on front nine which is hilly. Back is more traditional. Three long par threes on back all over 200 yds. Suggest playing white tees if not a long hitter.
Staff was most cordial.

Had to wait 30 mins to get a breakfast sandwich before the round because of poor service and lots of resort people in line. Should have a snack option available to golfers only. Golf shop attendant was unfriendly almost to the point of being rude, very unexpected for a $180 round.
The course was spectacular, but not worth the hassle.