A view of a fairway at California Oaks Golf Course
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2.5
534 Reviews (534)
5 Stars
81
4 Stars
128
3 Stars
121
2 Stars
91
1 Stars
113
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.8
Layout
3.2
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.0
35.7%
Recommend this course
295 out of 534 reviews
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Average Rating
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2.4
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
5
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.5
Layout
3.2
Pace
3.3
Amenities
1.7
StaffFriendliness
3.9
29.2%
Recommend this course
7 out of 24 reviews
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2.3
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
9
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.6
Layout
3.2
Pace
3.3
Amenities
1.8
StaffFriendliness
3.9
27.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 37 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 5199 yards
Slope 121
Rating 66.3

Formerly known as The Colony Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Rainville (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2020 #10)

Reviews

2.5
534 Reviews (534)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 9
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 40
Water Hazards 29
Bunkers 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 36
Seniors 25
Beginners 13
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 27
In the 'Burbs 19
Worth the Drive 8

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Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Practice

Great place to practice a variety of shots for cheap price. Greens are far too slow.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Not worth it

Kart broke down, the sand on the tee was better than the sand in the bunker, I’m not sure there was a green spot on the course, my buddy got hit with a golf ball in the crotch( that was funny). Honestly I was super disappointed and ended up getting my money back. I took they actually take care of this place I will not be returning.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Solid course

Fairway not the best due to the area but course is sweet, and couldn’t ask for much more

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Probably used to be a nice course but… yikes

Pulling up to the course you can see how brown/yellow it is but it is January so I was willing to cut some slack there. Inside a gated community and the houses were not extremely old so the layout was relatively modern but man, ownership or management must have changed hands because they have let this course become a huge dump. Fairways and greens were a huge mess full of repair areas and dead spots, multiple tee boxes that were just completely bare of grass.

When I got to the course the tiny parking lot they have was completely full so you have to find parking on the street next to a fairway on either side and just hope you picked a safe spot to not get your car hit haha.

At check in was informed there is no driving range but a small net you can hit into, also the clubhouse did not even have a working bathroom “but there are some on the course…” being as I checked in 45 min early, I was on my own to find a bathroom. Also on that note, the friend I was playing with did eventually use on (after hole 5) and he said it was one of the most disgusting bathrooms of all time because the toilet was completely full to the top with…well stuff that goes in the toilet…

There’s honestly areas of this course that just look completely abandoned. Shame too because the layout has potential but, wow. No need to check this one out if you haven’t.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course needs sum TLC and $$ put back into it..

Well let's start with no driving range. Narrow holes after that chunks taken out of the greens so you can't even putt; the golf carts all have rips in the seats just really ghetto. the bathroom and all the ball washers across the course... all dry and broken.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

nice folks, goods course, not a great value

They always keep their reservation commitment. However they do allow lots of walk-ins and they just start immediately, which pushes everyone back and makes reservations sort of pointless. The people managing are very courteous. The greens are ok and the fairways are tricky and narrow (which makes for fun golf).

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Waste

1st time playing this course. The lay out is nice but the course is in terrible condition. Greens are ridiculous. For $50 too. I mean 50 isn't steep but they should be charging 20 at the most. Never again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Poor Conditions, Bad Management

All greens have severe burnt grass, many with cracked dirt. They are slow and ball bounces to the hole. Tee boxes are uneven because of gopher problems and no maintenance. Some fairways are dead because irrigation does not work. Bunkers are hard dirt. No bathrooms on the back 9. The one restroom on the front 9 is not maintained properly. And the ladies bathroom is dirty. There are two less than desirable bathrooms in the cart barn to use. Good rate to get exercise. I wish management would do a better job. I know funds are limited but how hard is it to spread a little sand on the tee boxes? Or dig up the dead spots on the greens? Or even lay sod patches in the greens? Or start growing your own replacement green grass to use.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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