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Buenaventura Golf Course
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70 | 5942 yards | 69.1 | 119 |
| Black (W) | 70 | 5942 yards | 74.7 | 133 |
| Blue | 70 | 5521 yards | 67.2 | 114 |
| Blue (W) | 70 | 5521 yards | 72.5 | 127 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5216 yards | 70.7 | 122 |
| White | 70 | 5216 yards | 65.6 | 110 |
| Green | 68 | 4491 yards | 62.3 | 102 |
| Green (W) | 68 | 4491 yards | 66.6 | 113 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 69.1/119 W: 74.7/133 | 390 | 464 | 274 | 230 | 401 | 560 | 147 | 407 | 423 | 3296 | 164 | 383 | 443 | 144 | 450 | 390 | 464 | 274 | 230 | 2942 | 6238 |
| Blue M: 67.2/114 W: 72.5/127 | 371 | 448 | 259 | 193 | 384 | 537 | 119 | 366 | 358 | 3035 | 137 | 345 | 417 | 127 | 443 | 371 | 448 | 259 | 193 | 2740 | 5775 |
| White M: 65.6/110 W: 70.7/122 | 352 | 430 | 250 | 168 | 354 | 519 | 108 | 353 | 325 | 2859 | 123 | 337 | 394 | 114 | 405 | 352 | 430 | 250 | 168 | 2573 | 5432 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 13 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
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Course is so nice even the coyote like to play it. Photo submitted by poundo69 on 09/18/2022
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Photo submitted by mf91311 on 11/12/2021
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Photo submitted by mf91311 on 11/12/2021
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Photo submitted by trenttribe on 11/11/2020
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Photo submitted by Sc1still on 12/27/2019
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!!!!!!!!!!
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.
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!
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. :(
Fun course
Challenging track is in great shape. Greens are incredible. Undulating and running 11-12 on the Stimp. I’ll be back.
Great day after the storm course still in good shape
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.
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.
Great conditions
Cool weather and perfect greens, tees, and fairways make for a great day of golf. The 3 gentlemen I was paired with were friendly and hot from the whites. Love that. No need to make a round harder by adding yardage.
Love This Course
This course is always in great shape. My only complaint is the sand in the bunkers could be a little softer. But I guess that I need to stay out of the bunkers. The greens are always nice and soft, but I wish players would fix their ball marks. Great course to lower your handicap. The staff is so friendly and inviting.
Great course
This is a fun course! Very helpful if you're just starting out
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