Lives
Ventura, CA.
Handicap
5-9
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.4
3.4
Total 8 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

8 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
6
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
07/01/2019
Last Review
12/08/2021

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Reviews

3.4
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2.0
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Cold weather
Used cart

American Golf, what have you done to this gem?!

I have been playing this course for over 40 years; before it was 36 holes. I have seen this course go from the best conditions and the best maintained in Ventura County, to one of the worst in both of those categories.

I had not played this course in over a year, so I decided to get over there and play. I should have gone to one of the Ventura courses, as they are better maintained and in better condition than the lakes course here.

Fairways: fairways are sparse and there is no really good lies in the fairway, and even worse lies in the rough.

Greens: Greens look like they have not been mowed in over a week. They were shaggy and bumpy.

It appears that American Golf is cutting corners to make money. I talked to a maintenance employee who told me that they have drastically cut the grounds staff, AND they have to also help maintain Saticoy Regional Golf Course (another American Golf Property). No wonder the course conditions are worse than before.

Until American Golf invests more in this property with staff and infrastructure, or ceases to operate here, I will look for other places to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate

Ojai Valley Inn

Played On 08/10/2020
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lack of full disclosure

Things happen, I get that, but to not be transparent about it is UNACCEPTABLE!

When I arrived at the course and dropped my bag off, no notice about course conditions being poor. When I went to the pro shop and paid for my round, no conversation by staff about poor course conditions.

When I was putting my clubs on the cart, someone came up and complained to the starter about the greens. When I inquired as to what was wrong, I was then told that the greens were damaged due to unforseen issues while spraying them. It's likely that two to three greens will need to be totally replaced.

Why wasn't I informed about this before I paid for my round!? Because they were afraid I would not pay to play. This is just poor customer service! I will not play there again. They are dishonest.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Covid Experience

Yes there are certain restrictions due to Covid. However it was really hot and there were no refreshments on the golf course not even ice. It was a good thing we took it upon ourselves to bring stuff with us, otherwise there was nothing. The least they could do was have ice available for us to put in our ice chests or coolers and have coolers on the golf carts

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor

Ojai Valley Inn

Played On 11/11/2019
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

#18, REALLY?!

You have ruined #18, I think you know that. The least you could do was get the new tee box level, but that's not the case, so please fix it. There are some other tee boxes that need work as well. Some of them have almost no grass (17, 3, 2, 6,)

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Ojai Valley Inn

Played On 07/19/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent

Buenaventura Golf Course

Played On 07/04/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Condition, Kudos to Kemper Golf

Kemper Golf has done a fantastic job for what it has to deal with. The layout is not great, and it has too many holes where people hit into you and pace of play is ALWAYS SLOW. Fairways and greens were in excellent condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy

Tierra Rejada Golf Club

Played On 07/01/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Moorpark Treasure

This course is a great value for what I paid. Suprisingly, today this was cheaper than some area courses that I consider inferior. Course was in good condition, greens were receptive and fairways were in good shape. There are plenty of tee boxes for all abilities and the resaraunt has good food.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Ojai Valley Inn

Played On 10/31/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

What in the H*LL did you do to 18?!!

Big mistake moving the tees forward in 18 just to accommodate some wine barn. You have ruined a great finishing hole.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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