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 |
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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 |
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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
Everyone's favorite
Ojai Valley Inn & Golf Course is the one place where pretty much everyone I ever speak with about it, agrees that if they'd had their druthers, they'd play and stay at Ojai Valley. The price, however, is a little steep for players who may tee off three or more times a week. Otherwise, a favourite course with terrific after-round food and drinks.
Challenging layout
Overall, very enjoyable experience. Some of the holes were quite challenging with some blind carries. A few of the holes are very straightforward though. Greens were in good condition. Stop was very helpful and friendly. The surrounding mountains are beautiful. We stayed at the resort which was a very comfortable place to stay.
Front to Back
Great greens. The front is target golf. The back is in front of you. A very well-maintained course with some unique holes.
Great day
Very nice course and staff. It was a little warm which we expected but we had the course for ourselves. It was a great day and will go back.
Wow
Still talking about how amazing this course is weeks later. Amazing design and worth the cost.
4.5 Hour Round
Extremely slow. I know it’s resort golf but it was brutal. Staff didn’t care. No ranger keeping groups in check. Overall, disappointment.
What an Incredible Resort and Golf Course
First time playing. Despite the cost, more than we are accustom too, Absolutely Worth Every Penny. The staff is beyond helpful, conditions perfect.
The course itself is particular challenging on the front 9, much more reasonable on the back 9. What a Wonderful experience.
Amazing and Fun
Had a blast would play again, challenging course, pretty compact fairways, you have to hit great shots, there are some areas where you can hit down on others with blind shots.. over great, even saw a few celebrities.. over all fun for my birthday..
Tough Course - But Worth it
Be prepared, the front 9 has plenty of challenges, the back is much more reasonably. Be sure to talk with the incredible Mark (starter), without his guidance the day would have been Much harder.
All of the staff from beginning to end were terrific.
The cost to play might appear expensive, however, it's worth every penny. Enjoy
Love the course and Mark is great !
Mark goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome and have a great experience !
Great Round on a Really Good Course
This was my first of many times to play this course. It was hot but the air was cooling and made the round quite enjoyable
Playing a Classic
Beautiful course, beautiful place, beautiful weather. What more could you ask for? The course is in excellent condition. Greens are quick and smooth. A very strategic course.
Golf not a priority
Inconsistent traps. Fairways dry. Once a favorite course of mine. Things have been deteriorating the past 2-3 years. Still a decent course just but worth the money
Top notch!
Overall, great experience! Beautiful course, challenging, with varied terrain. Super classy, off course amenities too.
Gem
Hadn’t played since remodel. Wonderful layout in beautiful setting. Fast, sloping greens. No hole is a repeat. Exceptional value through Golf Now.