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4.4
361 Reviews (361)
5 Stars
188
4 Stars
128
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
94.7%
Recommend this course
337 out of 361 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.5
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
28 out of 28 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.4%
Recommend this course
80 out of 83 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6830 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.7
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River Course at the Alisal
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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Daray, Jr. (1992) Stephen Halsey (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.4
361 Reviews (361)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 17
Drinks 13
Amazing Food 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 23
Water Hazards 20
Forced Carries 10
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 25
A Weekend Splurge 17
Locals 17
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 25
Near Local Attractions 16
Convenient to the City 10

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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

No Wind, nice

The course had its issue due to January weather but was still in good condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Slightly rainy day, no one on the course, not sloppy or muddy, very well maintained. Staff was friendly, a great experience. Thank you!
We will play again...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Rain out

Disappointed- - stopped at 9- no powered carts even cart path only- was not offered discount, course could have handled cart path only. It was not informed until we got there. Amount paid for Golfnow included the price of a cart.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course!

I had a great time. I liked this course better than LA Purisima.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Value, good course

Beautiful weather made a good course into a GRRAT day! Greens in good shape, very receptive to even my low ball flight. Fairways were generous, but a bit fuzzy for my taste, although very consistent and totally playable. Layout was done well for being in a canyon and fair for all skill levels. Highly enjoyable round of golf. Would recommend this course to all.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Decent track

Paid 60 dollars
Played 18 holes in 2.5 hours
Greens were good
They just aerated the fairways

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course with a great layout and great conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

River Course

The greens were in great condition! The course layout was fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Solvang getaway

I’ve been going to Solvang for years and didn’t realize they had a course 3 min from the windmill.
This course was great, the pro shop took good care of me. The first tee is a great top of the hill shot that plays well for a slice like i was having this day.
9th par 3 has a vineyard to your right that makes taking in the whole experience amazing. Highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Pro shop staff

Colin in the clubhouse is a real pro. Very positive person and always very welcoming

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

FIVESOMES?

That is absurd. Five golfers who have no clue how to play ready golf and could care less. They spoiled an otherwise nice day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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