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4.4
787 Reviews (787)
5 Stars
410
4 Stars
308
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.8
97.3%
Recommend this course
751 out of 787 reviews
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4.3
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 12 reviews
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4.3
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
98.1%
Recommend this course
51 out of 52 reviews
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Course Highlights
This course delivers outstanding value for money, with well-maintained fairways and a diverse layout that keeps rounds engaging. Friendly staff and a dog-friendly policy make it a welcoming destination for golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6818 yards
Slope 126
Rating 72.7

Situated along the Ventura Harbor overlooking the Santa Clara River, Olivas Links (formerly known as Olivas Park Golf Course) enjoys coastal breezes that make it cool in the summer and warm in the winter, providing perfect conditions for golf year-round. The golf course has a links-style layout that closely follows the natural swales and curves of the landscape and separated by bands of fescue and wild grasses. The course is mostly open but there are some large pine trees scattered throughout. Its seaside location subjects the golf course to strong winds, especially on the front nine. The challenging layout offers multi-tiered greens and contoured mounding along the fairways. There are also deep bunkers strategically placed throughout Olivas Links, but the openness of the course places a stronger emphasis on hitting the right spot on the fairway or getting the correct angle of approach to the green rather than avoiding the bunkers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1967
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell (1967) Forrest Richardson (2007)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $18
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

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Reviews

4.4
787 Reviews (787)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Specials 6
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 45
Bunkers 35
Thick Rough 24
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 38
Locals 37
Advanced Golfers 30
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 39
Convenient to the City 23
In the 'Burbs 17

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

First time playing. Loved the course. Played in 3.5 hours. I only wish I could make a tee time more often but they are always booked and even if you log in at the earliest time possible, it’s booked. Not sure why.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 04/20/2021

"not sure why"

It's because Olivas is one of the most popular courses in Ventura County.

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Front 9 twice?

We booked with no knowledge that the greens were punched and that we’d have to play the front 9 twice. When I commented about it to the staff, they said, “well maybe you should have called first, then you would have known.” What? Who calls before their round just to check on conditions? Very rude customer service

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course for beginners

First time here. Really liked the course’s layout, only been playing for 6 months and shot my lowest score ever. Loved the greens, really recommend it to anyone that’s a beginner or even experienced ones.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Olivas Links

Not really a "links" course as there a number of trees but definitely a nice course none the less. A great mix between having to put your ball in good positions from the tee and just bombing it out there. When not in the correct spot in the fairway or just off the edge, it can become a challenge. the wind definitely makes this course that much tougher

Practice putting green and chip/pitch area are fantastic, esp. in this pandemic when all others are closed. OL was a great course. Shot an 82

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

WOW

Had a great day, only been on this course 5 times in the past. A couple of Birdies, Eagle on 16 shot even par! I'm an average golfer, must been one of those days where the Golf gods shine on ya! Was usually 10 plus over par, decided to play smart used long Irons or 3 wood from most tees. A day to remember always!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Olivas Links

Beautiful shape for mid January strong 7-8 on tee boxes fairways and greens.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great place to play golf & see the sunset

The course is very well designed and greens are great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

4.5 hr on a Saturday

While 4.5 hrs on a Saturday seems like a decent finish time the round could have been 15-30 minutes faster if Olivas would put out even just one marshal.

If you’re new to the course , be ready for some fun, ocean breeze , and a big wait at # 5 the first par 3.

Course in great shape for January. Love this course and staff ... please start a marshal program and you could increase play times by 20%.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice

Had a great time ☺

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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