Olivas Links Golf Course in Ventura, California, USA

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Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.3

783 Reviews (783)

5 Stars

407

4 Stars

307

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.1

Value

4.6

Layout

4.4

Friendliness

4.4

Pace

3.8

Amenities

2.8

96.4%

Recommend this course

747 out of 783 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.0

11 Reviews (11)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.0

Value

4.5

Layout

4.3

Pace

3.3

Amenities

2.7

StaffFriendliness

4.3

90.9%

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10 out of 11 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.2

57 Reviews (57)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

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1 Stars

Conditions

4.0

Value

4.6

Layout

4.4

Pace

3.8

Amenities

2.6

StaffFriendliness

4.4

96.5%

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55 out of 57 reviews

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About

Holes 18

Type Public

Style Links

Par 72

Length 6818 yards

Slope 130

Rating 73.0

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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Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Tour	72	6818 yards	73.0	130
Champion	72	6530 yards	71.6	127
Club	72	6097 yards	69.5	121
Club (W)	73	6097 yards	77.0	135
Players (W)	72	5348 yards	72.4	128
Players	72	5348 yards	65.8	110

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Scorecard for Olivas Links Golf Course

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Tour M: 72.7/126 W: 79.3/140	362	534	377	514	179	437	408	185	354	3350	407	424	376	201	563	365	479	151	502	3468	6818
Champions M: 71.2/122 W: 77.6/136	351	529	356	510	167	420	395	164	344	3236	381	378	362	171	548	357	455	149	493	3294	6530
Club M: 69.2/117 W: 75.3/130	308	512	333	470	132	364	382	145	327	2973	320	370	352	156	519	345	441	138	483	3124	6097
Player M: 65.8/108 W: 71.1/121	290	464	292	457	106	324	331	115	255	2634	292	327	314	137	452	303	346	119	424	2714	5348
Handicap	18	4	6	8	12	2	14	10	16		11	5	9	7	3	13	1	17	15
Par	4	5	4	5	3	4	4	3	4	36	4	4	4	3	5	4	4	3	5	36	72
Handicap (W)	14	4	10	2	18	8	6	16	12		13	7	11	17	1	9	5	15	3

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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 - $10 - $15

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

783 Reviews (783)

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davidsbraun

Played On 08/13/2019

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great Value, Great Course

My experience at Olivas links was great. The course was in perfect condition, fairways were lush as were the aprons and greens. The traps were strategic and well groomed and the course was challenging but not severely so. I would highly recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

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youngsunny

Played On 10/13/2019

Reviews 29

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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LPuig

Played On 10/12/2019

Reviews 2

4.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

MrSchmidty

Played On 10/10/2019

Reviews 81

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Top 1000 Contributor

Previously Played

They just punched the greens but knew it going in.

Fantastic Round today! Wind was light ( played early) which made things a little easier I think. Starter was extremely helpful and friendly. Course was in great shape outside of the aeration on the greens but I knew that going in so no complaints.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Photo submitted by MrSchmidty on 10/10/2019

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u891865545

Played On 09/21/2019

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

This course is immaculate

I started at 3:45. Played as a single. Paired with another. Played 18 holes by 7 o clock. Course was absolutely perfect. Greens held nicely. Golf ball stayed true to its line. Fairways were groomed so well I thought I was hitting off carpet. Stay in the fairway and go right at the pins. Excellent day. Bring your A game for this truly masterful layout.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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nyelandgolfer6

Played On 09/22/2019

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Fair

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u509238934

Played On 09/04/2019

Reviews 153

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Average

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NandoRivera

Played On 08/22/2019

Reviews 22

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great time

This course is on my list from 1 to 10 ,a ten. The course is in a supreme condition. I can wait until play again.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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steveham

Played On 08/20/2019

Reviews 12

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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Brenda1611398

Played On 08/19/2019

Reviews 6

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Slow play

Beautiful course fairways and greens were excellent, only complaint a college golf team came out unscheduled which backed up tee times by 30 minutes Amusing a 5 hour 45 minute round

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Fair

Amenities Average

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u000004952754

Played On 08/18/2019

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Less than Ideal

According to various sources throughout the day, there were multiple events booked same day. Took nearly 3-1/2 hours to get through the front 9...after another 30 minutes to get through hole 11 it was time to call it a day. Was hard to stay motivated with (at times) 15-20 minute breaks between holes. Not quite sure about wanting to go back...hear the pace of play is much better during the week (which conflicts with work and other commitments), so I suppose we shall see.

On a lighter note, the weather was great and the course looked really nice.

Conditions Good

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Poor

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julianahahn

Played On 08/17/2019

Reviews 77

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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Lisa1836175

Played On 08/08/2019

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Previously Played

Love this links style course!

Love this course and the people who work there are incredibly friendly!

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

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amindbender2

Played On 08/06/2019

Reviews 8

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great links course

2nd time playing this course. Best to play early, strong ocean winds in the afternoon. Course is in great condition. Pro shop staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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docron777

Played On 07/25/2019

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Fair

Comment

garekare

Played On 07/25/2019

Reviews 1

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Olivas Park GG

good course, slow at times. Fairways great, greens need work.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Fair

Amenities Average

Difficulty Moderate

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tfonz04

Played On 07/17/2019

Reviews 3

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Windy weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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u000006356100

Played On 07/17/2019

Reviews 12

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Give Olivas a shot!

Olivas is a great links course. The fairways & greens are outstanding. The course is challenging with give & takes. If you’re looking to get away from the heat in the valley, Olivas is a good deal.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

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docron777

Played On 07/16/2019

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Tomshi

Played On 07/14/2019

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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FAQ

What is the address of Olivas Links Golf Course?

Olivas Links Golf Course is located at 3750 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, California 93001, Ventura County.

Is Olivas Links Golf Course open to the public?

Yes, Olivas Links Golf Course is open to the public.

What year did Olivas Links Golf Course open?

Olivas Links Golf Course was built in 1967.

Who designed Olivas Links Golf Course?

William F. Bell (1967) and Forrest Richardson (2007) are the architects of Olivas Links Golf Course.

What type of grass does Olivas Links Golf Course have?

Olivas Links Golf Course has Rye Grass greens and Rye Grass fairways.

What is the par of Olivas Links Golf Course

The par of Olivas Links Golf Course is 72.

What is the length of Olivas Links Golf Course

The length of Olivas Links Golf Course is 6818 yards.

What is the rating of Olivas Links Golf Course

The rating of Olivas Links Golf Course is 73.0.

What is the slope of Olivas Links Golf Course

The slope of Olivas Links Golf Course is 130.

What are the course conditions at Olivas Links Golf Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Olivas Links Golf Course are great.

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