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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
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
74.0%
Recommend this course
54 out of 73 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.

About

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 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Drippy

Rainy Sunday, but the course was in great shape. Beautiful greens and very shapely holes as it doubles as a ski resort. Many elevation changes make it interesting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Thank you for your review, u928592808. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Villa Olivia Country Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Condition is improving

Have avoided this course for years due to maintenance but see some real improvement. Greens were in good shape though slower than the practice green. Fairways are not as bumpy as before. Tee box grass was too long (lawn length) on most tees, fairway cut was generous. The first four on the ski hill are still brutal but playable but a brutal walk up & down. Will return to play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our business. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you have noticed improvements in our course's conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the long grass on the tee boxes and will work on addressing that issue. We look forward to having you back for another round.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Conditions

Unfortunately I thought the course conditions were bad. The greens were in good shape but the tees were really rough. I had a hard time finding a good spot to tee my ball. The fairways were a little dry & rough also. That being said it’s a great layout and the back nine has beautiful views . The staff was friendly

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/07/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for any dissatisfaction you experienced with the course conditions. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the layout of the course and found our staff to be friendly.

Played On
Reviews 80
Skill Intermediate
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 Good
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Commented on 07/05/2023

u230607835, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Villa Olivia Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 80
Skill Intermediate
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 Good
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Hi, u230607835. 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 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Thank you for reviewing us, u638681299. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Villa Olivia Country Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/05/2023

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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always A GOOD Time At The Villa

Will return again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience with us and we appreciate your support. We look forward to serving you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Hi, u314164116773. 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 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Hello, u2909351. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Villa Olivia Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Hello Bobkpar90. 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 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Hello, Chris9158528. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Villa Olivia Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Hello, u8303519. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Villa Olivia Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

It a cow pasture.

Don't waste your money. Better course for the money. Poor mantance.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/07/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and we apologize if you were dissatisfied with our course and maintenance. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terrible all around. Never again.

Course conditions were atrocious. Greens slow and bumpy. "fairways" thin and hard. Tees bare - except for the one that was not mowed. Sand was like wet mud. How can the grass be dying for lack of rain and yet the only bunker I went in was mostly full of water?? Service was poor - no beverage cart, halfway house closed, bar closed, water cooler empty....no water at all after about the 2nd hole on an 80+ degree day and we are seniors. I will not be returning.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/07/2023

We are sorry to hear about your negative experience with our course conditions and service. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your feedback. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Interesting track

Teed off at 1 pm. The lawn mowers were running the entire round. 11th tee was basically like hitting out of the rough. 10th box was a dirt box. This course could be worth the $55 dollars if they decided to sink a little money in it. Instead they are letting it go to crap

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/07/2023

We appreciate your feedback regarding your recent experience at our golf course. We are sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during your round and understand your concerns. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.

Played On
Reviews 80
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/05/2023

u230607835, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Villa Olivia Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Hi, u314163187429. 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 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Hello, dougbeneda. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Villa Olivia Country Club.

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