Played 8-31-21 early morning as a single on a TeeOff deal for $28 including cart and getting around the course in about two hours. Tee boxes were in real good condition very green, cut tight, and leve... Continue »

Played 8-31-21 early morning as a single on a TeeOff deal for $28 including cart and getting around the course in about two hours. Tee boxes were in real good condition very green, cut tight, and level. Fairways were in great shape very green and lush with some minor brown spots on a few. Not much roll out this morning but great lies with the ball sitting up nicely. Rough was in good shape along fairways, 2-3 inches and lush. Was in two greenside bunkers that were a little damp but still had a good layer of nice sand and fairly easy to hit from. Greens were rolling nicely at medium fast pace and playing soft this morning. Overall course is in really good condition right now and well worth playing.

Had the privilege to play Olivas Links Thursday, 8/19. Our foursome teed off at 10:00am and finished our round at 2:15pm. We had great weather: 70 degrees with a slight wind most of the day. This is o... Continue »

Had the privilege to play Olivas Links Thursday, 8/19. Our foursome teed off at 10:00am and finished our round at 2:15pm. We had great weather: 70 degrees with a slight wind most of the day. This is one of my favorite courses in So. Cal. Today, it didn't disappoint.

Everything from tee to green is in excellent condition. Some of the best fairways I've played anytime this year; lush and even with a decent amount of roll out. The two bunkers I was in had plenty of firm sand, nice to hit from. The green surrounds were near perfect, making chipping a delight. The greens were very receptive to good shots. They rolled medium to medium/fast and were smooth and consistent from green to green.

I highly recommend playing Olivas at this time. It has a great variety of holes, perfect summer weather and playing conditions that can't be beat.

Walked the blues Tuesday July 6th at 2pm with buddies Mack and Matt on a beautiful day with winds 10-15mph. Olivas continues to shine as far as conditions are concerned. The course gets greener and e... Continue »

Walked the blues Tuesday July 6th at 2pm with buddies Mack and Matt on a beautiful day with winds 10-15mph. Olivas continues to shine as far as conditions are concerned. The course gets greener and even more lush as we get into the thick of summer. First wanted to commend the proshop staff for their professional and friendly vibe on a packed day with apparently a new computer system. You always feel like a member here at Olivas. Fairways are in great shape nearing a 9/10 in many spots. Perfect lies. Greens were rolling beautiful and holding irons very nicely. Tees level and in beautiful shape. Rough lush, green and in nice shape just bordering the fairways. Was not in any bunkers but my buddies were and said sand quality was in great shape. My one buddy was in a big foot print in 18 green side so we took the time to rake it after play back to pristine condition. With the temps getting close to 100 in the Valleys and as nice condition as this course is Olivas will continue to be a top destination spot. Highly recommend

Played Olivas early this morning, actually we were the second group out. The course is in magnificent shape. The fairways were lush like carpet. I was in one bunker and the sand was medium fine, ea... Continue »

Played Olivas early this morning, actually we were the second group out. The course is in magnificent shape. The fairways were lush like carpet. I was in one bunker and the sand was medium fine, easy to get your club thru. The greens were the best I’ve seen on a Southern California public course. Played in 3 hours and 45 minutes. By the time we finished, course was getting busy. It was too early for any cart person so can’t comment on that. All in all a fantastic morning to escape the heat and play a well manicured course.

Time flies. It’s already been a week since our GK Plays Olivas Links outing. What a fun afternoon in Ventura. So great to see many GKers (old faces and new). Appreciate all the reviews that have been ... Continue »

Time flies. It’s already been a week since our GK Plays Olivas Links outing. What a fun afternoon in Ventura. So great to see many GKers (old faces and new). Appreciate all the reviews that have been posted. I was very happy with how the outing worked out. Nice to have the option of walking or riding given how walk-able Olivas Links is with a mostly flat layout and ocean climate. The golf course was in excellent condition and I think they knew we were coming given those tough pin placements! – LOL. Love this golf course and the staff was laid back friendly/professional as expected. Despite no clubhouse and limited food/drink, our outing embraced the casual vibe and had a super time hanging out outside after golf. The place is pure golf IMO with simple accommodations and that’s just fine for an outing like ours. We’ll be back for sure. Highly Recommended. Check out the photos I posted here and in our outing recap forum post. Thanks again to everyone that came out, Olivas Links for hosting and our outing sponsors Linksoul and Golf Moose for the prizes :)

Played here with the GK crew. Let's start with the negative. Course put a long drive contest on a par 4 into the wind. Wasn't ready for that.

On to the positives. What a gem. I didn't know wh... Continue »

Played here with the GK crew. Let's start with the negative. Course put a long drive contest on a par 4 into the wind. Wasn't ready for that.

On to the positives. What a gem. I didn't know what to expect going in, leaving this will be one of my top courses when I can drive more than 15 minutes to play. It seems like it will always have a cool ocean breeze. Hopefully I can get some tee times.

Greens were great. Fairways were great. Some patchiness in the rough, rarely too penal. Play was a little slow, we finished in 5 hours, but didn't wait too much. Just long with half or more people walking.

Can't wait to visit again.

I'm a little late to the party on this one but i've been on the road for a few days. I played at the GK event here last Sunday with Tony,Greg and Kevin. We had a great time and really enjoyed the cour... Continue »

I'm a little late to the party on this one but i've been on the road for a few days. I played at the GK event here last Sunday with Tony,Greg and Kevin. We had a great time and really enjoyed the course and each others company.Not much to add as to the conditions of the course.Everyone else has been spot on with their reviews. Thanks to Johnny for setting this up.
Really wish this was not so far from home so I could play it on a regular basis.

Finished my SoCal golf orgy with the GK Plays on Sunday, 6/6. As with every GK event I've played, it was a fun round with John, Elijah, and Andrew. Olivas definitely plays to the environment, with ove... Continue »

Finished my SoCal golf orgy with the GK Plays on Sunday, 6/6. As with every GK event I've played, it was a fun round with John, Elijah, and Andrew. Olivas definitely plays to the environment, with overcast skies and a strong onshore breeze. While trees are not usually on "links" courses, they fit in here, offering a bit of challenge on drives and approach shots. I find it incredible this is a city owned course. Absolutely great conditions and a tough test. Whoever set the holes in the morning had a rough night and took it out on us, Sunday tournament pins all day, very challenging.

Tee boxes were mostly leveled with little amount of divots. Fairways were lush with no thin areas. Bunkers were filled with beach like sand that fits the area. Rough was gradual, thinner and more natural as you leave the fairways. Greens were incredible, very undulating, and medium speed. I would be scared if they got them rolling faster.

I haven't played Olivas in 10 years and had few memories, but wow, what a course. I can see why it gets so much play compared to others in the area. While the course may need a real clubhouse, I rather they pump the money into the course. If I was a local, I would love the course and can handle sitting outside after the round, enjoying a cold adult beverage.

Joined other GKers for a GK Plays here 6/6/21, teeing off in the first group at 1:30pm. We were behind a couple groups of what looked like beginners, so the front nine moved very slowly, getting some ... Continue »

Joined other GKers for a GK Plays here 6/6/21, teeing off in the first group at 1:30pm. We were behind a couple groups of what looked like beginners, so the front nine moved very slowly, getting some relief when one of those groups quit after #9 (or maybe it was just the #9 green design and the front-nine pin locations!).

Weather conditions were what I think is typical at Olivas in the summer – partly sunny and mild, a steady ocean breeze, and cooling off quickly as coastal clouds roll in late afternoon. We found the course to be in wonderful condition. Greens were excellent, holding shots and rolling nicely at medium+ speed. Fairway lies were great. Rough was variable and if you got too far afield it could be bare, thin, patchy, or impossible to find. I think our group was only in 1 bunker all day. Tees were fine.

With the SoCal drought condition and a dry summer in sight, it’s unlikely the wetlands and lakes on the course will see much water soon. I’ve seen Olivas much tougher on offline shots with real water hazards and juicy rough that is tough to recover from. Always enjoy playing here and wish it was closer to Orange County.