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Ojai Valley Inn

4.6
971 Reviews (971)
Ojai Valley Inn
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4.6
971 Reviews (971)
5 Stars
666
4 Stars
205
3 Stars
66
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
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91.9%
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898 out of 971 reviews
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4.6
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.9%
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40 out of 45 reviews
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4.5
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.7%
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71 out of 81 reviews
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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

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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4.6
971 Reviews (971)

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scott4948706
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Timeless classic

Ojai Valley Inn is a classic old school golf course. Tree-lined, tightly bunkered and beautiful. Not particularly long, but you will use every club in your bag. Only disappointment is they significantly shortened the 18th hole, which used to be one of the toughest in Southern California.

A real treat with a very friendly staff. You can play quick during the week, but weekends are quite crowded after 7:30 am or so.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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JayLanglois7
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Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was in great condition! The fairways were flawless! Spencer and his staff were tremendous!! Thanks again!!! My

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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JasonG805
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Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing Course

Great course and smooth play. The most comfortable carts are included and they hooked up water and ice. The cart has GPS and seems accurate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000004896001
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

It is a beautiful course, but a bit confusing in the beginning. The first 2 holes were extremely challenging. Hole number 1 was frustrating. If you got on the right side it was a massively sloped frustration. # 2 was impossible to guess. After that it became easier to get a handle on it.

What a beautiful day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Blue805
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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JasonG805
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Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Gorgeous

This is an amazing course that gives you a first class experience on a challenging course. Everyone was so friendly. I’ll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u405413840
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Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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michieki
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Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Still has it!

Haven’t been here in 15 years. Had read some critical reviews and was worried that they’d gone through same post-pandemic challenges as others. Turned out to be fantastic - great track, great course condition, wonderful staff and solid pace, especially since slower resort guests let me play through. I’ll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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MoreGolf4Me1
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Jordan4493025
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Tom7188708
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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john4par
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Reviews 123
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

beautiful course

I wish I could play this course every day, but it is to expense, and we play it on special days.BUT it is a must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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ajs6890
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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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mcpheemike
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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mimilondon
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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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JayLanglois7
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Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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jb2BXw30RVSSy3DNJYVu
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000006908454
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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u391009077
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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ajs6890
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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Super fun course

This course is an absolute blast. It’s not very long, but requires some good shotmaking. The original course architect also designed courses Los Angeles Country Club and Riviera so the fact that the public gets to play Ojai Valley Inn is a real treat. Not to mention the course being located within a true 5 star resort! I drive 75 miles each way regularly to play this course and I’d consider it my home course even though there are dozens of other courses closer to where I live.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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