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Olivas Links Golf Course

3750 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, California 93001, Ventura County
(805) 677-6770
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4.3
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A view of a hole surrounded by tricky bunkers at Olivas Links Golf Course. Olivas Links GC
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A view of a fairway at Olivas Links Golf Course. Olivas Links GC
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Olivas Links GC: #17
A view of hole #17 at Olivas Links Golf Course. Olivas Links GC

About

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.

Holes 18
Par 73
Length 6818 yds
Rating 79.3
Slope 140
Type Public
Style Links
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - $18
Pull Carts
Caddies
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

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

Policies

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

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4.3
4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 819 reviews
96.1%
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  • Conditions
    4.2
  • Value
    4.7
  • Layout
    4.5
  • Friendliness
    4.5
  • Pace
    4.0
  • Amenities
    2.8
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

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

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Mike32286
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course in great shape

Great course with excellent layout. Great pace today - sometimes it gets slow on weekends.

Sand is much more consistent and greens are rolling smooth and fair.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Valdis3819221
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
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JimmyHemphill
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Pleasant and challenging.

The fairways and greens are in fabulous shape. The pace of play was very nice even though the course was fairly crowded for a Friday. There is a constant small head wind due to the ocean breeze but very manageable. Staff was very friendly but the clubhouse could definitely use an upgrade. There is only a small trailer with some snacks and drinks. Overall the course was a lot of fun to play and in great shape.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000006486405
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course!

This is one of my favorite courses in the area. Challenging without making you feel like you need more lessons after the round. Course is always in good to great condition. Fun course. And a great walking course if you want the exercise. It’s pretty flat so you won’t exhaust yourself. I’ll continue to play here a dozen or more times a year.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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tony726
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
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sabobby
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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John8581872
Reviews 33
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Olivas with John B

Played with my son and wife at 3 different sets of tees. We were in carts but lots of walkers on the course. This facility has a driving range, sand trap area, practice putting green all in great shape. This course provides plenty of challenge to any level golfer especially when the wind is blowing and that’s often. Not unusual for gust to hit 15 mph. The back 9 by far is the most difficult with plenty of green side and fairway bunkers. I was at 38 on front nine and finished with 91 after two deep bunkers. Be prepared to be challenged.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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Loren6435626
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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JerryHatt
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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uclabruin42
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Mikenesh
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Quality

One of the best quality courses in the tri-County.

Greens are as challenging as any pro -grade track.

Played this course since it opened, and hope to continue for years to come, if kept in similar condition.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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sabobby
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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dmanne
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great shape

Played on Saturday, beautiful day, always a little windy sometimes 1 club sometimes 2.

Course is in fabulous shape, greens were fast and true, fairways and tee boxes were well manicured.

All in all one of the better tracks and Michelle is a doll.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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uQHLV6536QH
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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tdaug1
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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brandons
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 5.0
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dmanne
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Punched Greens

Beautiful day. Nice breeze. Good layout. Greens were bumpy as they were punched 3 weeks ago.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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jpfb2
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Best value golf course.

Olivas Links is one of my favorite golf course in Ventura County. Tuesday special @ $39 w/ cart; friendly staff; outstanding & demanding golf course + perfect weather. I highly recommend it!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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travisjcooper
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Good value

Paid a great price to play an above-average course. But neither the booking website nor the course website nor the pro shop indicated that the greens had recently been punched, which was quite disappointing.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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mutzy39
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Greens were airrated but we were never told

Greens were awful! Airrated the greens and didn't tell us before the round.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 1.0
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