Olivas Links Golf Course

They have cut away a lot of brush, trees and widened the fairways, the course has started to play easier and easier over the years. They ruined Hole 15, they cut away all that shrub and tree stuff on the right side of the fence that you had to carry over before. They also cut away too much of the trees to clean up the course but now it's too wide open. But then again, it is a links-style course, so there really shouldn't be too many trees per se, so they might as well cut away and get rid of the tall trees but instead narrow the fairways but leave the long grass and shrub alone. The greens are too soft and slow most of the time, and this time was the same. The driving range is looking worse and worse, terrible balls. I like the layout mostly, it's gone downhill lately. A little pricey for a course that shouldn't require too much maintenance, it's supposedly to be links, it shouldn't be so manicured. We got held up by slow groups ahead of us for a noon tee time, and no marshal came to move the bad group along, and the slow group didn't even turn around.

Immaculate condition. Well worth the drive and money

We played at 6:44 AM. Great weather, fast play and the course is in extremely good condition.

Play this, but beware the breeze. Greens fast but fair. Fantastic natural looking course.

I've been playing this course for years and it's always in great condition and I always enjoy it. I played yesterday and couldn't believe how immaculate the condition is. If you haven't played Olivas in a while, do yourself a favor and get out there and play it. My only issues at this course have bee an slow pace of play, but yesterday we played it very fast. (Hmmmm, So on second thought maybe I should keep my mouth shut on how great Olivas is right now)

The course conditions are great but it was a complete mess at the start. No help from starter or cart guy I just ended up going to the first tee. No names called so everyone just paired up and played.

We had a great day at Olivas. The course is very scenic. It can also be very difficult if your tee shot is not in or near the fairway. The greens were nice and they rolled true.

Pace of play was good and the course condition was very good. Somewhat challenging.

Course is in great condition tee to green. Played Sunday at noon and done at 3:45. Best links in VTA co.

This place is in perfect condition. Even the natural areas are well manicured. I can't believe how cheap this place is! Don't expect a lavish clubhouse but who needs that anyway?

Course was in awesome shape. Don't miss the fairways...if you do, fill the cooler with beer at the turn. Replace your divots and use the sand as THIS course IS the best in the county. Be respectful and WHILE WE ARE YOUNG...it's a $2.00 ball. Drop and get out of my way because I will hit into you again. No hackers. Go to Buena dog track. This is real golf. Be back soon. Done wasting my $ at other courses. This is my new he course.

Olivas Links is in perfect shape and can be challenging when the wind blows. Its a very fair test of golf with no gimmickry around the greens except the green design of #4, a little too extreme. Best deal around for the price, conditions, and beauty. I love this course and I am selfish, so stay away from this gem.

One of the best maintained courses in the area---bar none. Outstanding facility, outstanding staff!!

Course is in great shape and fun to play. Worth the drive to Ventura

Usually slow play really bothers me but Olivas links is in such good condition it was worth the extra time spent there.

The city of Ventura knows how to maintain their courses and this is the second such course I've had the pleasure to rate High, the other being River Ridge/Victoria Lakes. Except for the sustained 25-mph winds, the course was a lot of fun and challenging but fair. I'll definitely return on a calmer day. We had a lot of fun, and that's what it's all about.

This is a great time to play this course. It has its challenges, but its great!

Weather was perfect. We went out early and pace of play was good.

This place has a great layout with some very interesting holes. You'll enjoy the intertwining of the course with the natural habitat. The course is in good condition and can test your wind game especially in the afternoon.

Great condition, fair course. A little slow, five hour round on a weekday