Olivas Links Golf Course

I understand why the club wants to have a policy of shared carts. They have a shortage perhaps? But forcing a policy to share carts is a bad idea - I was forced to share a cart with a stranger who was just a terrible person. He was constantly talking, unhappy, throwing his clubs around, and overall not a pleasure to play with. This needs to change - I have a solutions — get more carts!!!

I enjoy Olivas Links, fairways are pristeen, greens are receptive and overall the ball rolls where you aim!

People are friendly. I've played there several times, usually with my wife riding along and everyone we have played with has been very nice, polite and friendly.

Most of the course is good. Solid grass everywhere. And they are taking care of the GUR areas with white lines and markers clearly indicating them as such, which is really nice to see, that is supposed to be done at every course!

The only inconsistency was the greens. Some were normal, others were firm and cut a bit thin, and yet some others were not cut and a bit spongy. They were hit or miss.

I always wish the place would have real grass range all the time…..

Played on Saturday following 2 tournaments. Conditions of the greens could have been better..

no cart girl driving around . Came back on Monday to play again. Wow what a difference a day makes. Greens were cut and rolled. Fairways mowed. My guests both on Saturday and Monday loved the layout and conditions for the most part just not as much for the Saturday group…. For me, one of my personal favorites in SoCal… cheers

Played here afternoon time, winds very much in play, fairways very nicely maintained, greens were fast but a little sticky on some holes, overall the greens were in great shape and rolling true.

Links courses should play like this, and being close to the ocean gives the feel of being somewhere other than SCalifornia.

Definitely a keeper!

You are going to lose golf balls on this course unless you are a good player. When the wind howls (which is always) this course is a beast. Do not look for every errant ball for 5 minutes. If you do not see it sitting up in the hay it's going to be an unplayable lie and you will be dropping. So just drop. If you cannot afford to not look for your golf balls as if they were made of gold I would not recommend this course for you. If you cannot control your ball flight this course will eat you alive. Putt instead of chip around the greens.

Olivas Links may not have a fancy clubhouse, but they take EXCEPTIONAL care of the course and practice facilities. Every dollar of your green fee goes straight into course maintenance and a friendly, knowledgeable staff.

The greens at Olivas are beautifully kept. They are shaved down to a premium competition-quality level, playing as fast and smooth as a pool table. The links-style aprons (which are trimmed lower than the greens at many courses) allow for creative approach shots and an added element of course management. This links element really creates a unique experience compared to most California and US golf courses courses. The fairways and tee boxes are also neatly maintained.

Olivas' best feature is its setting. The ocean breeze coming off the Pacific keeps the area cool - a welcome reprieve from the hot summer temps in the LA area! The well-placed trees around the course keep a foot on the challenge while the surrounding semi-natural wash areas make you feel like you are playing in and around coastal dunes.

Overall, Olivas LInks is a wonderful departure from the hot summer temperatures of the LA area and it offers a unique links-style golf experience at a very reasonable price.

Grass was pristine, grounds were well kept. Made to hit flush woods and pure iron shots. Had a great round

Great course, fairways beautiful greens were awesome!