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3.7
726 Reviews (726)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
90
1 Stars
65
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.1
72.1%
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506 out of 726 reviews
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3.7
21 Reviews (21)
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Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
76.2%
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3.7
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.6%
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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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3.7
726 Reviews (726)
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Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Olivia

The course has been improved, but the cart and path still need improvement. It could be the budget issue and not many players, it could take time to go forward for further improvement.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 132
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Just an ok track, there are several better in the area.

Played on a last minute whim. Booked deal online through golf now for under $25 bucks. Course conditions were ok, the layout is a bit quirky. It is tighter than most courses in the area, with narrow fairways (bordered by houses and busy roads). Was nervous on several tee shots as the wind was heavy on the day I played and a wayward tee shot could be easily find OB.

There was not a ranger or starter on the course and play was slowed up by a group who did not understand golf ediquitte.

There are several other better options in the area so I likely will not return.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok

Title says it all. It's a ok course. A few holes need attention, greens with large patches of just dirt, fairways that were dry or full of weeds. Most holes were good. Played front behind a foursome, took 2:35. They did not play back and we finished in 1:25. No course official to speed up play. Some interesting holes, tight fairways, not bad just don't pay full price. $25 with cart is fair.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good condition

I've played Villa a few times. The course is in the best condition it has been in many years. Tuesday midday tee time made for a speedy round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Golfing a Ski Hill

Villa Olivia will definitely challenge the average golfer, which I am one. I enjoyed this course very much. Beautiful layout, lush green everywhere. I can't remember every Hole distinctly but this course has elevation changes, elevated tees, blind shots to the greens, some wide open fairways and some not so much. Few bunkers but the ones they had needed work. Like hitting off cement. I bet you can't get Par 4 on 12? You hit across a gulley (no water) and then try to stop your ball on a small green that is elevated. Harder than it looks. The course is built into their skiing hills so you have rolling countryside to work with. There are a lot of trees (and a couple man-made objects- ski lift poles) so you'll need to keep your shots straight. An errant shot will likely hit thick brush so bring a few extra balls. I highly recommend the course. We teed off at 930a so it was busy that day, pace of play was a little slow but nothing unusual. For the price, its well worth it. The clubhouse isn't too bad either. There is a bar/restaurant for when you're done.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Rake the bunkers

I love golfing here, the people are friendly , the course is in great shape. It's a great way to spend time with a friend.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Villa Olivia

The course was kept up pretty well but there was an extreme lack of monitoring on the course. We encountered a person walking their dog in the 15th green. Someone fishing on the 17th. And random people driving golf carts. The course layout is okay, some ski lift wires in the way at some points but all around okay course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course and views.

The course had a good mix of challenging holes and easier ones. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely play at Villa Olivia again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Villa Olivia.

I've played this course many times when I first started. I just recently played it again and was very impressed. The course was in great condition. Tee boxes, greens and fairways r in excellent condition. This place has come a long way from back in the day. It's a tricky course that really is never that busy. I recommend it!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf

Had a good time. Friends came from out of town.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good for the money

Course was empty - conditions were good, rough was a little long and if you ball went off line by a yard it was hard to find. Greens were in good condition but people do not repair the divots. Bunkers need work - but due to the recent weather I will give them a break,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging course

Weather great!

Course in good shape.

Staff very friendly.

We had a great time overall!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Decent for the price

Nice course, only played front nine. Good condition, greens very good condition. Carts are old and pace was slow. Golfnow price was great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Value

Hadn't played this course in 20 years. I was pleasantly and positively surprised with the course conditions. Played on a Sunday morning which was somewhat crowded but still finished in a little over 4 hours. I will play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Will Play Again

I had a pleasant experience. The price was very attractive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

No carts left

Got to the course at 9:35 for our 9:45 tee time and we were told they were out of carts. They overbooked. The course was packed..this is unacceptable. This ruined my beautiful Sunday of playing golf.

Friendliness Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for average golfer

Course in great shape. Tee boxes labeled very well with hole number and yardage. A number of lengthy holes that are challenging,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

not bad for so early in the season

i would play this course again

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A bit dated, but fun nonetheless

Villa Olivia is what it is. Good rate on a nice sunny day with your son more than compensates for the average facility.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Value

First time playing VO. Played with a buddy on a hot deal. Great value for what it cost. Front 9 not many surprises large fairways long drives lots of mature trees. Played like the large course that it is. Spread out and quiet Back 9 lots of hills and not as forgiving. Not in 5 star shape but for what we paid worth every penny We had a great time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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