Buenaventura Golf Course

Here on business and needed to scratch the golf itch. Looked up local public courses and landed on Buenaventura. I knew it was public course set amidst industrial, commercial and agricultural land - my expectations were only that it was going to be affordable and fun. Even rolling up to the parking lot: the clubhouse and grill don't stand out much.

But, wow the course exceeded my expectations by miles! Turf was in excellent condition, greens were tight and fast (today). The level of challenge varies so you're not constantly frustrated or bored. A couple of longer crushable par 5s with wide fairways. I had the most fun on the super short par 3s, some rife with bunkers and water - let you easily feel like a hero if you land it on, or close to, the green.

The greens themselves present some interesting problems. A lot of public courses in this price range have flat, or slightly breaking two dimensional greens. Buenaventura definitely has three dimensional rolling greens with some steep drops on multiple sides. I feel like these are a little harder to maintain (drain, mow, aerate) so was more than a little surprised and delighted to play them.

Service was great. Pace of play: I didn't feel rushed or slowed at any time (twilight on a weekday, for what that's worth). I rented clubs which the gentleman at the pro shop admitted "were pretty bad" - I knew what I was getting into and the rental set was just fine. Some of the grips could use replacing, but the only club I didn't really like was the putter. Mainly because it wasn't MY putter - purely personal preference moreso than other clubs in our bags.

If I lived nearby, this would definitely be my home course. Will play again next time I'm in town. Sadly, did not get to try the grill but the folks there seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Not a long course but with tight pins this is a challenging track! Enjoy

Nice course first time playing it paired up with another gentleman had a great time

Was paired with another group but other then that it was a good time

Easy course, but it makes for fun play and a great round. Will definitely play here again.

Need to spread out tee times. Spent a lot of time on the tee box because of slow play.

Had a good round in the 70's...a little windy, but course, fairways and greens, were in good shape...not too crowded, so, not much waiting...enjoyable...

The greens were really bumpy, They had been punched on March 22nd, unfortunately they had not been rolled or re-sanded in my opinion. I totally understand the necessity of the aerification but I thought after a week they would have been in better shape. . I hope Buena will consider putting a players assistant on as I feel it would speed up play, We played behind 9 guys that were pretty old and it took forever to play the front 9 holes and they had a 5-some too. really poor !!!! I think there was atleast 2 holes open in front of them after 8 holes.

I had a tee time of 11:40. Arrived at 11:35 and walked directly to the tee box. Hooked up with another walker and we didn’t catch up to the group ahead of us until the 10th hole. The course is in great shape and it’s always good for your handicap. Mastering the breeze is always a challenge. This is a great course to walk!

I had a 3:30 tee time. Showed up at 2:00. They got me right on with a twosome teeing off. Great course, good staff, challenging greens. Will be my go-to course coming back.