Buenaventura Golf Course

Course conditions were very good. Fairways were comfortable for ball striking, being firm but with the "right" amount of cushion underneath the ball.
Layout is interesting and varied- very good risk/reward situations and excellent for a variety of skill levels to play together with appropriate tees for all.
I feel lucky to live nearby and plan to play here regularly.

Nicely kept up older facility. Small pro shop and restaurant. No driving range. Would happily play again.

Most greens are reachable w/ good tee shot and middle iron - nice for players who don't like a tee & 2 fairway shots to green. Course is well maintained, greens are nicely contoured, traps at greens need to be avoided.

Started as single. course in good shape. front nine moved quickly. back nine a little sticky, but overall a great day.

Shorter length old style course. Great driving course but the difficulty lies in the greens. Many hidden pin positions and mounding atound the greens. Bring your putter A game.

course in great condition staff friendly and helpful

The course was in good shape and the pace of play was good.

Nice course. Maintained nicely. Lots of yardage markers. On the short side which suites my game.

Great place to play and very affordable. If you have length off the tees there's a few par 4's you can drive. Fairways and greens are in great shape. I say go out and challenge yourself from the black tees where it makes it a little tougher but still manageable!! Goodluck!!

Played on a $24 special, teed off @ 745A on Monday 12/1. Walked a very enjoyable 18 holes with GDR23 and Pedro7170, POP was 4 h 15m. The front 9 was less than 2 hours, the back 9 was brutal, we were behind a 5some and waited seemingly forever on numerous shots. 5 seniors, 3 men, 2 women, none of whom looked to be under 75. The way they were constantly circling their carts around looking for balls, I thought I was watching an old Cowboy & Indian movie... I have an issue with ANY course that lets 5 people who can't hit it father than 150 yards nor find their balls play together and back things up like these people did today. They were so clueless they tried to come back and play OUR balls after we waited 5 minutes and hit to where they had finally vacated... No marshall or cart person. Anyway, on to the course review...

The greens were smooth and putted VERY well, medium fast & firm. Easily the best greens I have putted on this golf season.

The fairways were very green, nicely manicured and lush as well. The rough is generally mowed down and not too penal.

I was not in any sand traps, but they looked to be raked and well maintained.

The tees are lush, mostly kikuya and all were in good shape, although a few need leveling.

The pro shop was very busy and did a good job of getting us out on time. A great value @ $24 to walk on a Monday A.M considering the course conditions.

Nice to see the oldest Ventura course still up and running. Good conditions, greens were fun, carts were quick, weather California perfect, food service somewhat slow(didn't pick up phone when trying to order at the 9 tee box} Overall 8 out of 10.

A few water hazards and blind areas due to high mounds. Several holes where you have to think about where you want to place your shots. Had a great time.

I had not played here is 10+ years. Was pleasantly reminded how nice the course is. We got out as a twosome an a Saturday of a holiday weekend at 8am. The round only took us 3 1/4 hrs! Probably not the norm but excellent nontheless. Greens were great, a bit too tricked up w/ many breaks but still fun and straight forward to read. The course is not long, you can keep the driver in the bag on most par 4's but can go for it too. The round took some thinking and choices as to risk/reward on shots, I like that mental aspect. Staff was great. No driving range or cart GPS, bummer. I'll be back!!

We tee 'd off at 640 am as a twosome. Played in just over 3 hours. Great weather. Course was quite green and lush. However, many golfers do not replace their divots. Unfortunate. Fun day of golf on a nicely maintained Ventura City GC.

Great day..course in great condition. Good price and friendly staff

Weather was perfect, and the course was in great shape.

I have been playing here for about 30 years and I still like the course. It is not a very difficult course, but there are some holes with some character. My biggest issue is the price. I'm not saying it is expensive to play here, but it just isn't worth the $50. There are several courses in the area that I think are better courses and are around the same price.

Played on mid-day weekday. Busy course with a lot of retirees; didn't slow us up too much. (I'm patient) Short course but challenging. Really liked it as a +25 handicap player, not too much distance to humble my ego as the River Ridge course may do, although the par 3s are almost too short. Everything in great shape, especially considering SoCal's drought. Only negative is the layout of the clubhouse area, have to cross the parking lot from the 19th Hole to use the facilities. I look forward to playing here again!

The course was in excellent for this time of year in SoCal. The fairways and greens were in great shape. Although the course is fairly short the greens offer a good challenge as they are quite undulating. We had a great time and will definitely be playing there again.

fairways and greens perfect condition from at least the day I played.