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3.7
734 Reviews (734)
5 Stars
168
4 Stars
276
3 Stars
132
2 Stars
92
1 Stars
66
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.1
72.8%
Recommend this course
511 out of 734 reviews
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3.1
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.1
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.0
62.5%
Recommend this course
5 out of 8 reviews
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3.6
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.0%
Recommend this course
54 out of 72 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and an affordable rate make this a welcoming option for golfers seeking solid value. The well-designed layout consistently earns praise from returning players who appreciate its challenge.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 73
Length 6510 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.3
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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 11/15
Architect Tom Bendelow (1926) Dick Nugent (1926) Dick Nugent (1975)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

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Reviews

3.7
734 Reviews (734)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 12
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Beginners 8
Advanced Golfers 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 17

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Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course but they should've communicated to us that the greens were being aereated

Great course but they should've communicated at the time of making the reservation that the greens were being aereated

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/26/2023

Hello, ggfn11. Thank you for visiting us at Villa Olivia Country Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and feedback. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course - but

The course is great, the layout is challenging, it's in great condition and a fun course.

The only concern is that the greens were aerated that week, around 6 days before the round and we realized when we arrived to the green of the hole1, so maybe next time they can say it before paying and going there.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/25/2023

Thank you for your review. We apologize for not informing you in advance about the aeration of the greens. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to communicate any future course maintenance to our customers beforehand.

Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 10/25/2023

Hi, ckf004. Thank you for taking the time to review the course. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Villa Olivia Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 13
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/20/2023

Hello, kjy11234. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Villa Olivia Country Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 13
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/20/2023

Hello kjy11234. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Villa Olivia Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Please pay attention to pace of play. Look like there were beginners out there playing two balls per hole. This makes for a very slow round for players behind them.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/11/2023

We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

2.5 hours mid week solo

I caught up to a couple slow groups but was able to pass both of them around the turn. Mid-week daytime golf is usually pretty quick & this one didn’t disappoint in regard to pace of play. Finished in 2.5 hours. Was able to play the whole grouse by myself & really found the back nine ski slopes especially challenging. It woulda been a doozy to walk but thankfully I was riding & the course was in excellent shape. Tees & greens were well maintained. Trees are starting to change. Very beautiful day on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 10/11/2023

Hello, u596430590. Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Villa Olivia Country Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/05/2023

Hi, dzipparro. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Villa Olivia Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 84
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/03/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Villa Olivia Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/25/2023

Hi, u314164585255. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Villa Olivia Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Staff

Very friendly staff. They made sure to keep things moving so that you have and enjoyable round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/25/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, u314160878229. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Villa Olivia Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/25/2023

Hi, u314159528942. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Villa Olivia Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/20/2023

Hi, kjy11234. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Villa Olivia Country Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/20/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u000007080992. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Villa Olivia Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging but fair

I like this course, a lot!

Interesting layout, with the 3 ski resort holes.

Always pretty well manicured. A few bare spots but they are under trees and near cart paths, where it's difficult to water.

Walking is a bear, for the 3 ski holes, but beyond that it's always a good time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/19/2023

Thank you for sharing your feedback on our course! We appreciate your positive comments about the interesting layout and well-maintained conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the bare spots near the trees and cart paths. We value your support and hope you continue to enjoy your time at our course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrible Customer Service

They didn’t let me cancel the tee time and I didn’t get the chance to play. The website says it closes at 4:30 and I had a tee time at 4:40 so something isn’t adding up. Fix this please and get a working phone number to call. It didn’t work once when I tried calling it. So overall horrible experience and still got charged.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/19/2023

We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with canceling your tee time and the difficulties you faced with contacting us. We appreciate your feedback and will work on resolving these issues. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Thumbs down

Cancellation process is impossible

They do now have a single working phone number.

Almost seems like a scam

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Commented on 09/19/2023

Hi jrdnmarquez,

We’re sorry to hear of your less-than-satisfactory experience and hope you will accept our sincerest apologies.

We value our customers' opinions and would like to make things right and determine how we can provide a solution that makes you smile.

Please contact us directly at the pro shop. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/18/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Villa Olivia Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Improvement

Course has don a complete turnaround over the past few years.

Definitely headed in the right direction.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/18/2023

Thanks so much for the great review, u314159528942. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Villa Olivia Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/12/2023

Hi, u753317798. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Villa Olivia Country Club.

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