Ojai Valley Inn
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4.5
994 Reviews (994)
5 Stars
679
4 Stars
211
3 Stars
68
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
88.5%
Recommend this course
917 out of 994 reviews
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4.5
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.9%
Recommend this course
16 out of 18 reviews
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4.4
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
86.7%
Recommend this course
39 out of 45 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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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
994 Reviews (994)

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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Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

Beautiful area and a very nice course. Staff was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
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 Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great greens!

First time playing here and loved it. Staff was great, course was in very good conditions and the greens were darn near perfect! Birdies 18 to shoot 71, will absolutely be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pace of play was like a parking lot on a freeway. Golf Now should give me a voucher to play for free on a day that they are not playing a death March tournament. Every three holes took an hour!! Ouch !!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The pace of play was awful to say the least! The once a year player and snowbirds all showed up today with a tournament in the middle of the mix.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pace of play - 5 1/2 hrs!!!

Normally this course does not have pace of play issues…but it did today…the price point normally results in far fewer golfers on the course…but today was packed…the marshall was MIA…that probably would have helped…one guy I was paired with called the pro shop from the 16th to complain…he said he was done and wanted a refund…and the course gave it to him!!! I quit after 17 holes and 5+ hours..didnt’ have the moxy to ask for a refund though!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful course and property

What a wonderful property. The course is fantastic, nice fairways that are nice and green. The greens are a little fast but not unplayable. The staff are so helpful and pleasant to interact and ask questions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 159
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ojai Valley Inn golf course is always a great experience.

My son and I always enjoy playing the Ojai Valley Inn golf course. The pace of play is good and the course is always in great shape. The greens were relatively fast and they rolled true. The course includes a number of interesting and unique holes with several changes in elevation. Check-in was easy though Parking is always a challenge. Overall a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nearly perfect

I've been fortunate enough to play golf all over the country I live locally and this is always in my top 10 favorite courses to play. I brought my friend friends here Friday and although the weather turned on us the course was immaculate. Friendly staff. Highly recommended best greens in California

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mixed experience

Very confusing layout for the first time visitor. We parked where the signs indicated for “Golf and Spa”, a long way from the golf shop, then waited for a shuttle which didn’t come until we called for it. We lost 15 minutes of prep time for that. At the first tee we were told by members that they “Always” have the time we reserved and we’d have to wait. Ultimately, they “let” us go at our time since they were waiting for their 5th player. We played through a foursome on #11 and finished in about 3.5hrs.

Course conditions were good with great greens. Routing was a challenge for the first time player with several blind shots. They do have GPS and a “tips” sheet which helped some. The views and vistas are gorgeous and worth the visit at least once.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course, well kept

Pleasantly surprised by this course. Greens were fast on the front and then got slower on the back. Some tough pin placements. Overall great staff and great conditions. Views were top notch as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Simply not worth it

3x playing here. I’ve learned my lesson. 6 hour rounds at $150/player for a remote resort course. Not worth the drive from SB or LA. And forget about the course. That first hole is a red flag of what’s to come. Other great golf courses that won’t consume your entire day.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

MUST PLAY

Been wanting to play Ojai for awhile now and today was it🙌🏼… Drove 2 hours and I will drive them again soon🏌️‍♂️👌🏼.. I don’t have nothing bad to say about the Ojai all the staff greets you with a smile and are willing to help you out with any questions you got and the course has to be one if not the best course I have played in California….HOPE TO GO BACK SOON 🙌🏼

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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