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3.5
542 Reviews (542)
5 Stars
106
4 Stars
253
3 Stars
106
2 Stars
45
1 Stars
32
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
69.8%
Recommend this course
435 out of 542 reviews
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4.3
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 reviews
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3.5
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
66.7%
Recommend this course
32 out of 48 reviews
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Course Highlights
Oak Valley's welcoming staff and thoughtfully designed layout reward golfers who enjoy navigating natural hazards and wooded terrain. The course offers strong value, and recent improvements to fairways and tee boxes show encouraging progress.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 71
Length 6453 yards
Slope 132
Rating 71.6

Formerly known as Union Hills Golf Course

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Course Details

Year Built 1960
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Kern Homer Herpel (1960)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro No

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.5
542 Reviews (542)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 17
Bunkers 13
Undulating Greens 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 9
Seniors 8
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 16
Convenient to the City 7

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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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4.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
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Amenities Fair
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Reviews 9
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Conditions Average
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Oak Valley

First time playing this year. The course has lost many fairways and tee boxes (dirt). Greens were the only bright spot. Will be back in a couple of months to see progress.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 05/23/2025:
Thank you for posting a review. We’re sorry it didn’t fully meet expectations and appreciate knowing where we can improve. We value every opportunity to enhance our offerings and hope to do better next time.
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Reviews 8
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Enjoyable

Everything went well, the staff were friendly and had no down time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/14/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
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Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Like hitting off concrete

This course used to be great but over time has just gotten terrible. They are going to raise prices soon? For what? The tee boxes and fairways are dead and wore out , you cant find your ball even on a good shot because when it hits the ground it takes off in any direction , yes another lost ball. Hole 18 is probably the best, their is actually sand in the traps and grass in the fairway. On a good note , they have the best hot dog of any course!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Fun Day

The course was very wet, which of course was no fault of Oak Valley. I didn't have the best of days score wise but still enjoyed the course. Will go back!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for the money

Oak valley is a very welcoming course with lots of nature and character. Lots of natural hazards being deep in woods. Challenging if your tee shots arent great that day. All in all a fun course!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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