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4.2
387 Reviews (387)
5 Stars
124
4 Stars
200
3 Stars
42
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
86.7%
Recommend this course
346 out of 387 reviews
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4.8
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.2
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
87.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 24 reviews
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Course Highlights
This well-maintained municipal course consistently impresses with solid greens, a varied layout featuring blind-spot holes, and brand-new golf carts. Friendly staff and strong overall value make it a rewarding choice for public course golfers.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 70
Length 6022 yards
Slope 123
Rating 69.4
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Course Details

Year Built 1958
Fairways Kikuyu Grass
Greens Bentgrass/Poa Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $21
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.2
387 Reviews (387)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Patio Dining 14
Brunch 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 13
Bunkers 9
Undulating Greens 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 18
Seniors 12
Walkers 10
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 20
Near Local Attractions 8
Worth the Drive 6

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 17
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Pace of play is rough

It’s a great course and there are some blind spot holes, but overall it’s not too challenging. It’s just a great day to be out there with friends. The only thing that has been rough certain times I’ve played is the pace of play yesterday when I played here the last Two holes took the group in front of me to play about 20 to 25 minutes for whatever reason. Marshall said they said that they would speed up, but it never happened. But usually expect that in Golf a lot of people are selfish outside of that. It’s a really nice course and like any of the courses that I’ve played if you get a hot deal, it’s definitely worth it

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Always enjoy playing at SB

Best Municipal course I’ve played on. Just got brand new golf carts and course is in great condition. Very enjoyable round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Santa Barbara GC

My husband & I played here for the first & likely only time as we’re visiting from UK. We enjoyed the c course but unfortunately the pro shop reception was less than helpful

Enjoyed a ‘breakfast & coffee’ at Mulligans halfway round

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
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 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

nice muni

good greens, several blind shots, pretty straight forward. In town will go back

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slooooow Play…

Course condition is ok. The issue is always the same. It’s simply not managed well at all. Zero efforts to instill pace of play expectations. Constantly waiting on every shot…. Ridiculous. It’s always the same out there…

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great condition and beauty for a muni course.

Not going to blow your socks off, but very high quality for the price you pay if you go at the right time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

It was my first time golfing at this course and I was impressed with how well kept the entire course was. The greens were in perfect condition. I would definitely come back. Great value and great staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, only got to play 9- lost daylight.

Tee off should have only sold a 9 hole for this- I bought 18 holes, only got to play 9. My mistake in the end, but would have been smart to just sell 9 holes rather than 18 at a rate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
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
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart girl

Cart girl just drove past us without stopping

I didn’t know why? Maybe she was sold out?

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

AZ Golfers

First time playing the course on our last overnight stay in Santa Barbara. Greens were immaculate and fast (10-11 on stimpmeter). Fairways were in very good shape as were the bunkers. Several holes were challenging with steep hills and valleys and uneven lies. Scenery was very nice of the hills. Very enjoyable round of golf, would play again for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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