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4.3
797 Reviews (797)
5 Stars
414
4 Stars
313
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.8
96.0%
Recommend this course
760 out of 797 reviews
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4.3
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
9
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0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 22 reviews
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4.2
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.5%
Recommend this course
42 out of 44 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

4.3
797 Reviews (797)

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
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

My Review

Olivas links is a fun course/ fair course for the money. Covid - seems to make the check I. Difficult though... if your round is payed for , the starter should check you in to avoid a line at the lame trailer they work out of ...

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Olivas Links

Probably my favorite golf course in Ventura county! Wish I lived closer to take advantage of the amenities!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Day of Golf

The course is in great shape and the pace of play was perfect...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Vacation round

Played here years ago in a tournament with a friend who lives in Ventura. We won, but I wanted to play it with just my ball. Had the opportunity this week. Fantastic layout, fun course and fast greens. Wish this course was closer to my house, I'd play it a lot more.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent condition

The course is in excellent condition. Highly recommend playing it, just be sure to hit the ball straight.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Really in good condition

this course is very well maintained, always cooler than the ones in LA County, a bargain to play, I always enjoy myself when I go to Olivas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great Course, Starter is a jerk

Can't say enough about this course. Great layout and condition. Really nice to come out to Oxnard when it's 100 degrees in the Valley and it's a perfect 78 at Olivas. Nice practice facility as well. It would be nice if they went ahead and built a real clubhouse though and the starter there is a huge jerk and really tries hard to ruin your day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun place to play

Can’t beat the weather. Friendly staff. Course is in great shape!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent value

Great links style golf course! Highly recommend it, you won't be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Amazing Course

Hidden Gem in the Southern California area. Course was in amazing shape and a very fair course. Really enjoyed it and would make the drive again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

In great shape

The course is in great shape and with the cooler temperatures of Oxnard makes for a fabulous day of golfing.

Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Links Style Course

Olivas is a nice links style track. Good conditions (although some greens had too many un-repaired ball marks). Fairways were in excellent shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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