AdrianLSides

Exceeded expectations in spite of the cold weather and condition of the course for this time of year. Looking forward to playing it again when it's in peak condition. The layout was challenging, but manageable with smart play.

Played the course several times in the past, with no real issues thus far, other than slow play on busy days. That's comes to be expected for this particular course. We got behind a gangsome of about 10 players that played relatively quick, with no more delays than expected. Overall course conditions were okay, all though some holes or fairways were soggy. Some of the tee boxes were "suspect"...No grass, tees moved up or beat-up from play. Would like to see "real sand" in the bunkers, but that can be eliminated by staying out of the bunkers. Best value for the money considering the other other course located nearby. Overall, one of the best deals out for the rate offered.

....Hmmmm. Where to begin?!?!. The drive in was very mis-leading, with high expections. After checking in, we were directed to the Palmer course with a pointing of the hand and "it's on the other side of the member's lounge". Good thing we were the only ones waiting to tee off, or we would held up the following group trying to find the tee box. There are no tee box markers to indicate or direct you towards the holes. Given the time year, you'd expect some rough spots on the fariways, which we had expected, but not this bad or rough. The first green was just beat up...Gave them the benefit of the doubt and figured the rest would be okay. NOPE, greens only got worse. After about about 5 holes and noticing that fairways and greens weren't getting any better, we sucked it up to experience and an 1 1/2 hour drive down to play, we just made the best of a bad situation. Don't get me wrong, the course setup and location, not to mention the views of the lakes were spectacular and awesome. The course will challenge both your long game and course management skills, but present conditions negates all of that.

I couldn't have picked a worst day to play-cold and rainy day, but I hadn't played in couple of weeks. Course was great condition considering time of the year. Gentleman at check-in was helpful and friendly, even went outside and wiped down seat on cart, which was totally unnecessary due to rain. Overall it's always a treat and a pleasure to play Oak Valley every chance I get.