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4.1
449 Reviews (449)
5 Stars
183
4 Stars
215
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.3
82.3%
Recommend this course
420 out of 449 reviews
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4.2
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.6
Amenities
2.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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4.1
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
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0
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0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
2.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 10 reviews
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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.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 5942 yards
Slope 119
Rating 69.1

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1932
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $18
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

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Reviews

4.1
449 Reviews (449)

What Golfers Are Saying

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

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Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Car burglarized during round of golf

This was my first time playing at Buenaventura golf course. When I finished my round of golf I returned to my car and noticed the key hole was drilled out, and my keyless entry would not work. I go on to find that someone had broken into my car and stole valuables cash and credit cards and cost thousands of dollars of damage to my car. Also thousands of dollars were charged to two of my stolen credit cards. I notified staff that my car had been burglarized and they let me know that this happens occasionally and one of the staff members told me he chased to burglars out of the parking lot who had just stolen a laptop out of a customers car that Buenaventura golf course parking lot. If vandalism and theft is not uncommon why are there no signs informing customers? Why do they say that they spent millions of dollars renovating this golf course but have failed to install a security camera in the parking lot? I filed a report with the golf course. I will update when I hear back down them. This is unacceptable when spending money at a business. They should notify and protect their customers.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Prime

The Tee boxes and fairways are prime! Reachable course ! Great time !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Private club conditions, public course price!

Enjoyed an early morning rabbit run at Buena Ventura with the family!. Was happy just to get out to swing a club and play. Teed off at 0-dark-thirty and immediately noticed an amazingly verdant velvet layer of fairway turf as I chased my drive down the fairway. Fabulous private club type fairway conditions lined every hole. For those who are unfamiliar with Buena Ventura, it is a shorter course at par 70, but none the less challenging with a mix of tree-lined par fairways, lakes, and traps. If there is a weak point it would be a bevy of short par 3's, yet, tricky enough with less elements of dicey slopes, traps and water to keenly keep our interest. Enjoy now, as course conditions are at a premium. Finished our round in a hair under 3-hours!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love it!

I always enjoy playing this course! The fairways are always in good shape, the greens are receptive, and puts roll pretty true. Bunkers actually have real sand in them and there are plenty of scoring opportunities. Great course and a good value!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good day for golf

Course was in good shape. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were will kept. Secondary rough was ok. Sand traps were not racked (because of COVID-19) so were able to take out and play without penalty - a good call.

Overall a good day for golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Easy walking course

Buenaventura is in excellent shape and the walking is easy - flat layout.

Always great people to meet up with and play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great shape

First time back to Buenaventura’s golf course walkingI. I made it. I was so surprised that the fairways where in such good condition as well as the greens. Can’t wait to Covid golf again at Buenaventura.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

The course was in excellent shape. And the pace was great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Reliable, Walkable and Enjoyable

Always enjoyable, fairways and greens in good condition. Flat and not too long so easily walk-able in today's COVID environment.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is in good shape. I enjoyed the walk. I would like to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is ready to play

The condition of the course reflects the pride of management and staff workers. It was a pleasure to play although with 5 artificial joints I could have enjoyed a cart, hopefully it won’t be too much longer and we will return to normalcy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very enjoyable

Great course for the price...wide open for most shots...several challenges with water and bunkers around greens. Played with 2 locals, John and Mike who made me feel welcome...broke 90 (88) which is good for me this early in the year (3rd round since November)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Fun course,a little challenging. Came to play as a twosome,got stuck with 2 players. Would rather not. Overall good course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great round

Great job on course...please lets get attention to the sand in the sand traps.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Buena review

Great day after lots of rain course held up

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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