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4.0
442 Reviews (442)
5 Stars
181
4 Stars
211
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
1.5
71.2%
Recommend this course
414 out of 442 reviews
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4.0
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
1.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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4.0
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
1.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 5826 yards
Slope 117
Rating 68.3

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 - $10 - $15
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

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Food & Beverage
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4.0
442 Reviews (442)
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terrific but Tough greens.

I really enjoyed the course even the water hazards that caught me not thinking, twice!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Fun

Par 3 are short ‘frirst time I play the new lay out I like the old layout better

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Relaxing Round

I've golfed here a couple times now and enjoyed myself immensely. The course is well maintained, thought the fairways and greens do seem to retain a lot of moisture. Fairly easy and flat course with more than a few diabolically designed greens(but those can be a very good time as well if you like a challenging put. Staff is very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Had a great day.

What a fun course. Overall in great shape for a public course. Friendly and helpful staff in the pro shop as well as the 19th hole (great cheeseburger and fries!).. Can't beat the weather here, course was not crowded.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for anyone

I absolutely love this course! I grew up playing on this course and the changes/upgrades they've made over the years is excellent. This course has a little bit of everything. If you can play well on this course, then you should be able to play well almost anywhere.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Coarse ranger needed

The group ahead of our foursome kept getting larger. By the time we made it to the 18th we were waiting on 10 players to hit and running out of daylight.

The greens could have been in good shape but I guess nobody had heard of a divot repair tool that day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice course

Greens and fairways are nice, very flat and kind of short. Overall a nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wide open

Had an 812 tee time and the course was wide open. With all the fires and smoke I guess nobody was golfing except a few diehards like us. Smoke was not bad at all until the 13th hole when the wind switched then it slowly got dark for about 1/2 hour the it switched again and ended up a nice day. Course is in great shape, greens are rolling smooth fairways are nice and lush. Staff as always were awesome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good layout

Course has a good layout, challenging and forgiving at the same time. Always enjoyed playing this course, great for dialing in your iron play..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect for seniors

A nice gentle senior walking course.

Flat as a pancake.

Very short (back tees just over 5800 yards).

The only memorable feature was the greens. They were so good and interesting they did not fit this type of course. All other aspects of the course was tight.

No spaciousness at all. Tees, greens, adjoining fairways, and cart paths were all on top of one another. Numerous WALKING 5 somesomes (all women the day we played). Clearly a "local" players course with their own set of "house" rules.

The perfect course for seniors who prefer to walk.

Too dangerous for beginners due to the closeness of players from the other holes We waited on numerous tee boxes for players from other holes to hit their shots and clear before hitting. If you are a "golfer," this is not the course for you.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course is in great shape! Played a fast round ! Staff was very friendly and fast ! Be back soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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
Perfect weather
Used cart

HAD A GREAT TIME AT BUENAVENTURA GOLF

ITS ALWAYS A FUN TRACK TO PLAY. TODAY ESPECIALLY FUN...WITH 2 EAGLES ON THE CARD!! ONE ON A PAR 5 AND 1 ON A PAR 4!!!!

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

Nice course

Have played here several times and enjoyed it each time. Great deals thru Golf Now make it a good choice for last minute go to course.

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