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Buenaventura Golf Course

5882 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, California 93003, Ventura County
(805) 677-6772
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4.4
474 Reviews
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A sunny day view from Buenaventura Golf Course. Buenaventura GC
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A view of the 10th hole at Buenaventura Golf Course. Buenaventura GC
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A view of a green surrounded by water at Buenaventura Golf Course. Buenaventura GC
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About

Buenaventura Golf Course originally opened in 1932 as a nine-hole course but closed in 2004 for major renovations. The course's original designer, William Bell, was consulted for the redesign. It was transformed into a more challenging course, but the 1930s design features were carefully preserved. The parkland layout may seem short at just over 6,000 yards but like many of the courses from that era, length is not as important as strategy and course management. The strategically placed bunkers have classic shapes that blend seamlessly into the natural environment as though they were carved by the river. The bunkers combined with the fast, sloping greens make the golf course a shot-maker's paradise. One of Buenaventura's most memorable holes is the par-4 13th. It is one of Bell's original designs, an interesting risk-reward opportunity with water along the right.

Holes 18
Par 70
Length 5942 yds
Rating 69.1
Slope 119
Type Public
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - $18
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage
Year Built 1932
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Forrest Richardson (2005) William F. Bell William P. Bell (1932)
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4.4
4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 474 reviews
94.2%
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474
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  • Conditions
    4.3
  • Value
    4.4
  • Layout
    4.4
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.1
  • Amenities
    2.8
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Course Highlights
This course delivers a fun, quick round with a smooth pace of play that consistently impresses recent golfers. Friendly staff and strong value for money make it an easy choice for a casual outing.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Watching the Game 9
19th Hole Specials 8
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 33
Undulating Greens 27
Water Hazards 23
Best For:
Locals 28
Walkers 28
Seniors 22
Location is:
Worth the Drive 19
Convenient to the City 16
In the 'Burbs 10

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Dikgriff
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great short course

Love this course, nice layout with a couple challenging holes always a great roll!!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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jirwinelportal
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Merry Christmas!

Played on Christmas day for the first time and was thrilled to see the course in perfect condition. Greens were true and in great shape. Fairways were in their luscious-carpet-like condition. And my girlfriend broke 50 on the front 9 for the first time ever so it was a very fun day! This course, and their sister course Olivas Links, are some of the best golf for the money in Southern California and we will be back!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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mike3234zar
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314159754821
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Windy Day

Had a fun round this morning- perfect in the early morning but Santa Ana winds kicked up before 11am. Played with a friendly golfer, but had a bunch of grumpy old men behind us. Overall, had a great outing but had to dodge the tumble weeds!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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BogeyBoysGolfClub
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good course to play

Challenging yet easy to play. Well maintained course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 2.0
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u314159848044
Reviews 45
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000006817594
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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KBELLIOTTI
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

No range, just nets to hit into. Putting green is ok

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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trenttribe
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Thank you Golf Pass! Hole in One!

Thanks to Golf Pass for sending a dozen Taylor Made Tour Response balls with the membership. After over 30 years, I made my first hole in one on #11 from 100 yards. I've always played Pro V1, but after this day, I think I'll continue to give these new balls some play. Thanks again for a bucket list memory. Thanks also to Buenaventura for a very memorable day!

Trent Tribe

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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NandoRivera
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great day to play golf

It was perfect day to play, in a well maintained golf course

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u625743003
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 2.0
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MrSchmidty
T O P 1000
Reviews 81
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

1st time riding the blacks

Had a great round today with my buddy. We got paired up with two local guys that were very friendly and suggested we try it from the blacks. I’m glad we did because the course isn’t super long and actually set up a little better for us from back there. Looking forward to coming back !

Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u079542135
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000005136343
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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u000007459606
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
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NandoRivera
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

The course was in an excellent condition. I recommend for any good golfer to play this great course

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000006817594
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

G golf

It’s a Shorter course captain in good condition.

Overall it’s a pretty good course you should play

Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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rhz21
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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harvdogg100
Review 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very forgiving , wide open fairways

Soooo

new golfer here and it was nice to only lose one ball during this game as opposed to an entire box at the other coarse's play at ... fairways are very wide, dont get me wrong , the coarse is challenging with lots of bunkers especially around green area and water haz. as well but overall a nice change of pace

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 2.0
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MiltonPrice
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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