It's amazing how much a lower index can change a course. I had played here a year ago w/ an +18 plus handicap and this course ate me alive. Plus, they were growing out the rough for a tournament of some kind, so that didn't help.
Now, I've got my index down to about 11, and had an excellent time at Oak Valley. This course has always been beautifully maintained, but it's certainly tough for a high-handicapper.
They were sending people off the back and I shot a 41 on that side, then had to leave to get to the office. So I can only speak for that half of the course. But, as I remember it being before, it was wonderfully maintained and very challenging. The greens were exceptionally fast, and they took me a few holes to get used to.
For $55, I'm not sure I've played a nicer course.

It's amazing how much a lower index can change a course. I had played here a year ago w/ an +18 plus handicap and this course ate me alive. Plus, they were growing out the rough for a tournament of some kind, so that didn't help.
Now, I've got my index down to about 11, and had an excellent time at Oak Valley. This course has always been beautifully maintained, but it's certainly tough for a high-handicapper.
They were sending people off the back and I shot a 41 on that side, then had to leave to get to the office. So I can only speak for that half of the course. But, as I remember it being before, it was wonderfully maintained and very challenging. The greens were exceptionally fast, and they took me a few holes to get used to.
For $55, I'm not sure I've played a nicer course.

Course was in great shape. Really liked the elevation changes. Relatively short track. Greens were nice, fairways were in pretty good shape. Staff was very friendly.
My only complaints are that b/c of the elevation changes, and some blind hazards, they should sell yardage books. And, the yardage is not marked except w/ 150 yard stakes. they really need yardage markers on the fairways, especially b/c of he dramatic topography.

Course is in great shape. As the person who posted the feedback prior to mine said, the tee boxes had a few bare spots (seemed to still be a bit soggy-wet in places), but for the most part, i found them to be in pretty good condition - definately not terrible.
And, i always find the staff to be friendly, keeping in mind it's just a small town muni and not scpga. and, just a correction, you cannot play oak valley for the same rate, it's $20 more expensive.
but, to each his own. personally, i have not played a nicer course in so. cal. for around $40 than yucaipa.

played new year's day. the fairways were in decent shape (it's the middle of winter so i didn't expect them to be perfect). but, the greens were in spectacular shape. there had been a week of rain, so i wasn't shocked to see some standing water on the course. surprisingly, the bunkers were pretty fair considering all the recent rain. definately would like to play this course again.

In all fairness, the fairways had recently been aerated, which impacted my perception of the quality of the course. Also, the greens has recently been sanded (they did, however, give us a $10 discount per player b/c of the conditions). The course was very forgiving - the fairways were wide and the rough was 2" grass. The pace was good, even though we played behind a group of five. I would play here again, during the week, as the weekend rates are too high for the quality of the course.

Emaculate condition. Great views. Stay in the fairway or you'll be taking a drop. Not a good course for a high handicapper - lots of strategic bunkering and the desert-brush rough make scoring low difficult. Greens are very fast and quite firm. Definately worth the rate. Excellent club house and practice facilities.

The course is in PGA Tournament quality condition. Makes you feel like your playing in an event. Unbelievably beautiful. By far, the most visually striking course I've played in California. The carts are equipped w/ gps that gives you yardage to front, middle and back of the greens. Very affordable rate considering the quality and beauty of the course ($65 weekday). A must play.

Stay in the fairway, the rough is deep and thick. Well worth the green's fee, especially if you play during the week. Well maintained and beautiful course.

Course is always in great condition. Greens are fast with lots of break. Excellent quality at a very reasonable rate. One of my favorite courses. My only complaint is that early in the morning, the sand traps are often wet and heavy from the sprinkler system.