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4.1
450 Reviews (450)
5 Stars
183
4 Stars
216
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
83.8%
Recommend this course
421 out of 450 reviews
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4.2
10 Reviews (10)
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.5
Amenities
2.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.0%
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4.1
11 Reviews (11)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
2.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.8%
Recommend this course
9 out of 11 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
450 Reviews (450)

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 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great Round1

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!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun day of golf.

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great day.. great conditon

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Oldie, but...

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.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun Time

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Little Course

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tournament condition

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow pace

We went out @ 3 and we're unable to finish because of waiting on every hole. Would have been a five hr round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

This course is a pleasure to play

This was the second time I had played this course. The staff and customer service are excellent. I had a 12:30 tee time and because the traffic was horrible getting there I knew that we were gonna have to be pushed back. I called the course and they were very accomodating. Playing this course for the second time brought back pleaseant memories from the first time I played it. The fairways and greens are excellent! They have beautiful monterey pine trees all over. The course is not that hard and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a relaxing day of golf in a beautiful setting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

It"s challenging!

Fair ways are well maintained. Greens are very challenging

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent course for the short hitter

Course is in the best shape in the last few years. Several improved tee boxes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Day

Played early and the sky was overcast due to coastal layer but cleared by about 9th hole. Course was in good shape but a few fairway bare spots. Staff was friendly and helpful and Robert signed me up for their rewards program which is very good. I recommend this course and I will play again in the near future happily.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Local knowledge required

I was so disappointed in this course. We were first off and joined by an very good golfer from northern California who was also playing this course for the 1st time. My friend plays Buenaventura weekly.
We played the blacks and the tee boxes were very small, in poor condition, several without yardage stones.
Only 150 poles in the middle of fairways and very few other distance makers.
Many of the par 4s were very short and sharply doglegged, without local knowledge, making your drives run through the fairway.
The green's speed were highly varied.
The day was beautifully, slightly overcast, very little wind...yet everywhere sprinklers were over-watering the course...almost every hole what standing water.
On a good note, the bunkers were deep and had good sand and the lakes on the course were strategically placed inviting you to weigh the risk/reward.
With so many outstanding courses in Ventura County, I do not expect to play Buena again!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good condition

The course was in good shape...a little shorter than I usually play but the contour of the greens made it challenging. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience,

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Buena's Golfcourse

I have play countless rounds in this Golfcourse , I also got married here, I have seen this course in real bed conditions and in great conditions as well, but no matter what this is the place where I always want to come back if I want to boost my confidence , this is where I got my first eagle at 18 and my first hole in one at 5 . There are many special things here, like the chicken at 11th who no longer minds humans or the trees at 13th or the sand trap in the middle of the fairway at 9, there are tough holes like 10 that no matter what you can't get to it on two or 16 always playing a little longer then it seams . Yes ,,,do play this Golfcourse !! And make your own memories too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course for the money

Par 70. White tee players can play from the blue. Average width fairways with numerous trees and some water. Fairways in good condition. Greens are fast and in good condition. Great value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Value

Beautiful weather, pretty course. Interesting, women-friendly tee boxes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Love This Course

This is just a great course which is in great shape. Recommended for mid to high handicap's.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

nice course

like the layout of course but greens have a little too much undulation for me.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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