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Value
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Friendliness
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Pace
4.2
Amenities
2.8
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6279 yards
Slope 121
Rating 69.0
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Oak Knoll Golf Course (Independence)
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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Fairways Winter Rye
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Ashby

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

2.6
101 Reviews (101)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 7
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 8
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 12
Walkers 10
9-Hole Rounds 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 12

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

The course was a fun experience

Very friendly staff took care of us! The whole course was well taken care of and the online hot price for a prepaid price was fantastic. Started golfing again after 20 plus years and this course is one of my favorites plus 10minutes from home

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Many trees but forgiving layout

First time playing here. Staff was friendly. Several fairways were dry and hard. Overall had a good time nice pace on the day I went not too busy.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Dry as a bone...

I can't complain about the price... I held out for 50% off for the tee time that I got, but I wouldn't pay more than $20 for 18 at this course once the place dries up. Even the fairways were hard and had areas where there was not much more than dry dirt. It's not the worse I've played, but it was just plain dry. We had a 4-some in front of us and the Marshall told us 'good luck' when we said we were doing a lot of waiting and they wouldn't let us play through. Thankfully, it was a gorgeous day and I wasn't in a hurry. Overall: meh.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Danny

Good for the $ some spots re to hard but I had fun.

Conditions Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It will do

was good place to work on basic things. I wish they could create some things that would make this course more difficult or interesting

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Walked

OK course

Just an OK course. Minimal (if any) watering in fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Poorly run

We got the nod to tee off about 20min before our scheduled tee time. We let a single play through on the third hole and breezed through the front on 1-3/4 hours. When we made the turn there was a foursome on the tee and two twosomes in line.

Only the second twosome let use play ahead.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Vastly improved

yes it is ! The fairways need some improved irrigation and drainage. The greens are tiny and still need some work. But they are trying hard and it is so much better than a few years ago. 40 years ago it was a a GREAT course in the Salem area.

I highly recommend this course for buddies for inexpensive afternoon, couple and single out to practice. It is very casual. The food is great in the club house. They have a nice range and chipping, bunker practice area.

Did I mention the tiny greens? Especially for long par 3's and par 4 approaches at a course where the wind can really blow.

Bring your ground game here, with the thin fairways you can roll it on.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

The course is coming around.

Having played this course many times over the years, it's looking somewhat better. My only complaint this day, would be a number of overly hard fairways(not enough water?) resulting in odd bounces, etc. Other then that, it played fine.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great day for golf

My dad and I went out as a 2 and was paired up with a member. We made a friend and had a great day of golfing. Great job Oak Knoll.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

The course had very nice view and features

The distance were fair and challenge on a couple of long par 3 holes. Would like to see better distance markers and some greens are challenging on the size to land your ball

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Walked

Pace Excellent and Greens in Great Shape

This was one of the more enjoyable rounds of goals recently. The pace was great compared to other courses in the area which made the experience excellent. Oak Knoll has improved their greens and overall care of the course.

Their greens are relatively small which makes it difficult to score well despite the less challenging fairways.

Great day of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/04/2014

I agree, the greens are tiny for the longer 3's and long approaches

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Walked

Great Course

Really enjoyed my round. Great course for the value!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Looking Good

I've played this course sporadically over the years, and it definitely went through some dark times, but the current crew have really begun to turn things around.

The course was in the best condition I've seen, and the staff are more knowledgeable and friendly than in years past.

I've always enjoyed the layout and design of this track, and it's nice to finally see those features being brought to life, rather than drowning in soggy fairways and swampy/lumpy greens.

And they make a mean hot dog.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course looked great

I, have played this course for years and it's the best it has every looked. I had a great time and the staff made my experience much better. The overall feel will bring me back sooner and with more friends. I'm really glad I took the time to go and play becacuse I could have missed out on something really good. Keep up the good work because I will do my part to get more people out to this good course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Couse look great

I, have played this course for years and this is the best I have every saw it. The course was really nice to play. Keep up the good work so I can speard the word to come and play. Again, it was a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The conditions have improved greatly

I have played this course many times over past 5 years. Course was in poor shape originally but since previous owner took back the course has improved each year. Greens are now OK. Bunkers need a little work. Staff is very friendly and helpful.n

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Walked

Oak Knoll IS Coming Back Strong

Course was in great shape after the little bit of rain. Its starting to firm up real well. A lot of mowing going on so fairways and rough were just perfect. All the white flowers are starting to disappear. Bar and patio area are great. They just hired a new cook from Eola winery and she does some amazing things. Food is perfect for after a round of golf. Staff people are very friendly and willing to help you anyway they can.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

good value, fairways getting up to condition

The course is convenient to Salem. It has a great driving range with copious grass to hit from and two practice putting greens and a practice chipping green. Flat layout that is fun to play. The restaurant is nice for kicking back after the round on the patio.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Oaknoll

Poor condition of golf course...greens looked like they weren't cut for a week! Lost balls in the fairway because they were in brutal shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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