Rode tbe blacks this morning 10/7/24 just after 8am joined by a nice twosome under beautiful morning conditions which turned to hotter conditions the last 4-5 holes. No wind and our POP was 4 hrs not waiting and not holding anyone up. Did not have time to practice before the round but they have a nice practice facility here with mats/grass depending on the day as well as a seperate chipping green right by the putting green. Pro shop very friendly and the cart girl was around several times as the day warmed up.

Had not been here in a couple years. Conditions are above average to good.

Greens are soft on full shots holding pretty nicely and putting around a 10.5 on the stimp. Several huge greens with swales here. Most putts into the grain or uphill were slower than our group played for. Rated 7.5,/10

Fairways were in good shape with tight to thinner padded surfaces all green to the naked eye. Rated 7/10

All tees are being sanded and sodded so all the markers were at back of every tee box almost in the rough. Can't rate the tees today but they looked basically level and should be in great shape when they grow in.

The rough just barely off the fairways is very lush and very thick. Up to 5 inches in some spots. Rated 8/10

Was in one greenside bunker on 7 that looked very wet and thin but had a nice layer of sand underneath to splash out of. Rated 7/10

Not a big fan of tee shot on 3 and tee shot on 8 if you go for the green with your driver but enjoy the rest of the layout here. Some beautiful views, pretty solid conditions and some great shot value here.

Recommended.

Walked the golds yesterday Monday 9/30/24 with my buddy Mark under cooler conditions with some fog cover on the back nine for a total POP of 4 hrs. Very friendly staff got us out 15 minutes before our scheduled 2pm tee time. They have a nice all grass range and a nice huge slope putting green that you can hit pitch shots on as well.

Course is still in very solid shape for early fall.

Lush fairways with minor brown spots. Perfect lies. Rated 8/10

Tess lush, mostly all level and very soft. Rated 8/10

Greens firm, fast rolling 12 downhill, 10.5 uphill. Love the greens here! Rated 9/10

Rough in good shape lush just off fairways but manageable. Was only in one native area all day left of 10. Most of the native areas outside the paths are manageable and cut down. Rated 8/10

Was in one greenside bunker left of 10 that had thicker brown almost mud like material. Rated 7/10.

Recommended!

Walked the blacks today 9/9/2024 under great weather around 80 degrees with little to no wind at tee off as a single. Friendly staff got me out 30 minutes before my tee time. I played through a 3some on 3 tee and flew around walking the front in an hour 15 minutes. Hit a logjam of players on 14 for a total POP of 3 hrs 30 minutes.

Enjoyed the course immensely today even way back at almost 7200 yds. Sandpipers layout from hole 10 through 14 is just something special. I also love holes 5 and 7.

Conditions were good but not as great as say 2 months ago. Most portions of the fairways had good to great lies with some spots here and there of browning. Rated 8/10.

Tees were very lush, soft and some tees needed leveling like the back box on #6. You needed long tees for your driver that is how soft they were. Rated 7.5/10

The rough was more brown than I'm used to just off the fairways but still in the 7/10 range. Was in fairway bunker on 8 that was perfect to hit out of.

The greens were very healthy looking and rolled pure. They are slower and softer than I'm used to. Would say a 10.5 on the stimp rather than there usually 12 on the stimp. Rated 8.5/10

It was a hot day in California so blessed to be able to walk this course today even in low 80s which is hot for Santa Barbara. I did not see one walker today. Would highly recommend this track. One of my favorites.

Walked the back tees today 9/3/24 under cloudy skies in the high 60s/low 70s with a club and a half wind. Joined by 3 nice older gentlemen from the VC area. Our POP behind 2 tournaments was 4 hours 45 minutes getting off a little after 10am.

Decided to pick a course that wasn't punching, had cooler temps and had tee times available. Unfortunately couldn't snag a time for one of my buddies but enjoyed the gentlemen I played with. I had not played Lakes in 3 years trying to avoid American Golf run facilities. I just love the layout and staff here and have tons of great memories with buddies here.

I was shocked how poor the conditions were. The first two greens were the worst with pot marks and some major bumping. The greens on majority of the holes had sand and bare areas around the edges and greens like hole 9 they are losing major portions of it. The healthy parts of the greens were soft on approaches and rolling very slow maybe a 8.5 on the stimp. It pains me to rate the greens at a 5/10 but that is where they are at.

Many Fairways have dead dry grass with very thin lies. Playable but ugly to the eye. Rated 4.5/10

The rough and what is left of it had maintenance dirt plugs with many little irrigation mini flags around it. Rated 4/10.

Tees were mainly level, dry and crusty. Rated 4/10

Was in 2 greenside bunkers on 16 and 17 that were actually pretty nice with just enough sand in them. Other traps I walked by looked terrible. Rated 6/10

If you play for cooler temps and the bones of a course this would fit the bill but would not recommend the conditions at this time. Would need to see many good to great reviews to come back anytime soon. Just a shame as it has a strong challenging layout and great people working here

Little late on the review walked the blues Monday 8/19/24 with my buddy Matt under beautiful skies around 71 degrees with a strong 2-3 club wind for most of the day. Wanted to give a shout out to the very friendly staff in the proshop. Somehow between the morning senior men's club and a College of the Canyons tournament they were able to squeeze us 25 minutes before our alloted tee time which helped our POP at 4 hrs walking. They have the best staff here. We practiced on their beautiful chipping area, putting green and huge range[mats] prior to our round. Great practice facilities.

This is I believe my 4th summer round here and the conditions continue to thrive with summer papsulum beautiful lush Fairways and tees both coming in at a 9 out of 10. The rough is beautiful 8.5/10, semi lush and well manicured. We saw the mowers cutting the rough between 1 and 9. Greens were in good shape holding approaches very softly and rolling at a medium pace. Of note looks like they recently punched 13 green but it still rolled fairly smooth. Rated 8/10. Was in last Fairway bunker left on 3 that had great sand to hit out of. Was not in any greenside bunkers but they looked in good shape.

The native areas have thick beautiful flowers and some deep stuff. The lakes still have water in them which makes this course even more beautiful. Olivas always has a special place in my heart. If you don't like wind play here in the morning. Just love the layout, staff, temps, conditions and everything in between which makes this a must play in socal.

Rode the blues this morning in the Gk/Golfmoose outing with a POP of 4 hours 40 minutes under hot/humid 95 degree conditions. We had a nice 15mph swirling wind that made it tolerable to play in the heat. Joined by buddies Johnny,Ron and Mark.

This for sure is a Bermuda based summer course with lush Fairways today, Bermuda rough that didn't look thick but your ball could nestle down. Fairway rating 8/10. Rough rating 8/10

Greens were very healthy looking and were soft and on the slower side rolling around a 9 on the stimp. They held irons and chips like darts and putted fairly pure and slow. Rated 8/10

Was in 2 Fairway bunkers and 2 greenside bunkers that were in great shape with thick sand. Rated 8.5/10

Tees level, firm and lush.

Just love this layout and seem to play well here in spite of the longer tough par 3s with forced water carries.

Recommend!

Rode 36 holes today 8/5/24 from the blues with my buddy Ron. We played through 2 groups on our first round and one group on the 2nd round for an average pop both rounds around 3 hrs 15 minutes. Weather started out around 59 degrees for round 1 with little wind and the afternoon round peaked at 74 degrees with about a 15mph wind. Perfect golf weather. Split a small bucket, rolled some putts. Friendly staff got us out right on time.

Had not been year in two and a half years. Too long for my favorite golf course. Conditions were really solid and should come out to an 8.5 overall.

Greens were in great pure shape rolling beautiful. Saw the lines great today which helped me shoot my lowest score at LA P during our second round. My buddy who plays here on a regular basis stated they were rolling around a 10.5 stimp which was accurate. They held approach shots nicely. During our morning round we saw the maintenance crew really watering the greens. Rated 8.5/10

Fairways were lush and in great shape. Rated 8.5/10

Tees were in good shape mostly level, lush. Rated 8.5/10

Greenside and Fairway rough was thick, manageable and beautiful. Star of the show. Rated 9/10

Was in 2 Fairway bunkers that were raked and in perfect shape to hit full shots out of.

Highly endorse LA P right now. Great scenery, layout, Conditions, POP. They have a golfmoose coupon and a nice priced replay rate at this time.

Walked Vineyard this morning 7/8/24 for a special round with my buddy Pedro visiting from Ohio. Beautiful morning overcast fog gave way to partly cloudy skies with no wind and a POP of just over 4 hrs. Joined by a nice twosome who was riding. Very friendly staff in the proshop. Have not been here in about 2 and a half years.

Fired my best round of the year but it did not have anything to do with conditions which are not great.

Fairways were mainly brown with some spots of lushness. They were great on drive roll outs. Sometimes giving an extra 30 yds of roll. Lies for the most part had enough padding. Rated 6.5/10

Tees mainly level with many of the par 3s being chewed up. Overall not to bad. Rated 6/10

Greens were very healthy looking, soft on approaches and rolling very slow. Rated 6.5/10

Rough was the poor link of the course. Fairway rough and greenside rough was dry, thin and poor. Rated 5/10

Was in greenside bunker left on 9 that was beautiful.

Enjoy the bones of this course, the cool weather and staff but the conditions are rough around the edges.

#13 is playing as a temp teeing ground in the fairway due to cowboys training camp, but I said heck with that and teed back where they usually have the markers

Walked the golds with buddies Matt and Mark yesterday 7/1/24 teeing off around 230pm following a very slow 4some under chamber of commerce goleta weather conditions no wind 75 degrees and the coastal marine layer just burning off as we approached the 1st tee.

Not many changes from a month ago on this glorious golf course.

Pga tour striped Fairways 9/10. Perfect lies nice rollout and a pleasure to hit from.

Tees mostly level, super lush and at times too soft and soggy. Rated 8.5/10

Fairway and greenside rough highlight of the course coming in at a 9.5/10. Perfectly manicured. Thick but playable off the fairways and greens. The" hay" between 7/15, 8/15, 15/16, right of 17, left of 14 is brutal and is most likely a lost ball. Lucky enough to only be in it once yesterday and lucked out right of 15 finding it and being able to advance it.

Greens were in their usual beautiful quick shape although I have seen them quicker. Would say 12.5 stimp downhill, 10.5 stimp uphill holding shots with spin or high trajectory. Need some Piper experience to putt these beauties. Rated 8.5/10

Was in Fairway bunker on 3 and greenside bunker on 10 that were raked, crusty yet beautiful to hit out of. Playing partners were in different greenside bunker both on 18 that were wet and muddy.

Other than the bunkers this place is coming in around 8.75 to a 9 for conditions

Fun, challenging, great layout, great weather. Holes 10-14 along the ocean are some of better holes anywhere. Highly recommended.

Walked the Orange Tees with my buddy Matt yesterday 6/19/24 1st twilight group out joining a nice local twosome from Ojai. Weather pretty much perfect 79 degrees with no wind.

Soule Park is thriving. Would now call it an institution as it's so popular, highly recommended in most golf magazines. Be hard pressed to see it in any nicer condition wise than yesterday. Couple that with friendly staff, a newly renovated restaurant/bar and fabulous tucked mountainside backdrop. I almost hate reviewing it as more word gets out and it gets more crowded..lol.

Fairways a 9/10 complete lushness ball sitting up perfectly. Decent rollout and just a pleasure to compress irons off of.

They have leveled 10 tee, most all tees level, super lush and in great shape 8.5/10.

Rough just off the fairways and greens was the nicest I have ever seen it. Just mowed to about 2 inches. Perfect shape. 9.5/10

Huge fringes here. Some are softer than others. Beautiful shape and puttable. Rated 8/10

Greens were very receptive, soft and putting medium speed. Probably a 10 on the stimp. We fixed as a group our extra share of ballmarks. Greens here are very large and very undulating. Rated 8/10

Not in any bunkers but playing partner said they were soft and in great shape.

The winter rains have really made this place the best it has ever looked.

Burgers and drinks in their crowded restaurant overlooking the emerald fairways as the sun was setting was a perfect end to a beautiful day.

Highly recommended for price, layout and conditions

Walked the blues on 6/17/24 with my buddy Matt in 4 hrs 30 minutes on probably the best weather day I have ever seen in Ventura 72 degrees, no wind, sunny skies and the course glimmering in the best shape I have seen it in the last year.

Fairways were green, lush with great lies and padded. Rated 9/10

Tees level, lush and in great shape. Rated 8.5/10

Greenside rough in pga tour shape 9.5/10

Was not in any bunkers but they looked raked, compact with their usual beach sand.

Greens were recently small tined, rolled smooth and very receptive. Rated 8/10.

Natural wildlife abounding here. Super thick lush wildflowers and native areas, filled beautiful lakes, coyote wandering the property, hawks flying above. As the sun was setting it was a magical experience. If you have not played Olivas now is the time to come out and experience it's beauty.

Rode the Blues with Johnny, Ron and Kyle great group of gents in 4 hrs 30 minutes this morning 6/10/24 group 1b as part of the GK/Golfmoose event under perfect weather scoring conditions in the low 70s with up to a club wind at times. My first time here and one of the only privates I have not played in Ventura County.

This is a fun, immaculate conditioned course that really has it all...doglegs, elevated tee shots, blind shots, straight forward shots in front of you at times. Some tighter holes that seemed tighter at times from the tee but then when in the fairway you see you had ample room. You must be able to work the ball each way here off the tee. Several holes have prominent water features in play along with other holes having some OB with beautiful homes lining the fairways. Several long par 3s from the tips which were challenging. Only knock on the course were a couple of the par 5s on the course are a bit funky and take going for it in two out of the equation. The smarter Play at Las Posas on those 2 par 5s are laying up with a mid iron giving you a better shot at birdie.

Greens were the best surfaces I have putted on this year. Rolling around an 11 on the stimp. Pure rolls and holding shots beautiful. Hardly any ballmarks. Green complexes varied from small to large depending on the hole. Rating these a solid 9.5/10. Members are blessed to putt here.

Fairways were a solid 9/10 perfect lies with your ball sitting up.

Tees mostly level, mainly lush with just minor divots on the par 3s. Rated 7.5/10

Was in 2 greenside bunkers that had perfect pancake material to splash out. Rated 8/10.

Rough was mowed down just off the fairways to 2 inches or so and playable. Most of it was lush and green and in good shape. Rated 8.5/10

If you ever get a chance to play this private I would highly recommend it.