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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
1
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
3
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
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0
1 Stars
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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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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JF

Over 2 1/2 hours to play the front 9. No one on course monitoring pace of play. I paid for 18 but left after 9 due to pace

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

5-some Bad, 6-some Worse!

Course is nice, value good...but I cannot for the life of me understand how the marshall could allow a 6-some!!!

A 5-some is bad enough and should never be allowed but a 6-some is completely ridiculous!

The marshall just drove right by it and when he got to us and I tried to complain, he just made a joke and drove on!

Turned a 3-3.5 hour course into a 5 Hour Executive course on a Saturday! *which is plenty busy enough!)

I have been to this course many times and love it but just when I booked it for our out-of-town visitors (from AZ), we had to contend with a SLOW 6-some.

Completely unacceptable!!!!!!!!!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 124
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun track

First off, the staff was one of the nicest I have had the pleasure of dealing with. From the shop to the grill. Really nice and accommodating employees at this establishment. The course was in good shape but the greens are in fantastic shape and are rolling fast and true. I played with my almost 8 year playing kid he played from the green tees and had a great time.

If you are looking to warm up and hit balls go down the street to Olivas and then drive back over. That’s the only downside to this course. Otherwise, we will be back in the near future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Another beautiful day in paradise!

Mid-week round @ Buena is good for your soul! Staff is awesome; you can always find someone to pair up with!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Ran out of Daylight

Course play was about as expected and moved along ok until holes 15-18. Daylight was getting low and the course plugged up badly, so we left for hole number 1 and checked in with the starter who was very helpful and allowed us to play 1,2 & 3 before we ran out of light. He even met us at the car and took the cart in for us. Super guy! This was a 2 p.m. tee time on the first day after the Fall time change. :(

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Challenging track is in great shape. Greens are incredible. Undulating and running 11-12 on the Stimp. I’ll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great day after the storm course still in good shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day to play

Excellent tee time. 8:00 a.m.

It was overcast with a nice cool air., just how it supposed to be , playing by the cost.

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

Good day

Played on a Wednesday around noontime. Staff was very professional and friendly. Course was in very good condition. Pace of play was just average, we had a three some in front of us, one playing from blue, one from white and one from green. They did to much talking too. We had a little snack afterwards at the cafe. I wish Olivas Links would follow your lead with: better clubhouse, better restrooms and a cafe that actually serves food.

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