Buenaventura Golf Course

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.

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

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.

Fair ways are well maintained. Greens are very challenging

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

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.

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!