I have been driving up the mountain every October to play this tucked away 9-hole for the past four years and happy to say the course is in the best shape I have ever seen it. Main improvements I have noticed are the greens, especially on hole 8. All the greens are well maintained from end to end and reminiscent of country club greens with heavy slope and the fastest I have eve... » More

I have been driving up the mountain every October to play this tucked away 9-hole for the past four years and happy to say the course is in the best shape I have ever seen it. Main improvements I have noticed are the greens, especially on hole 8. All the greens are well maintained from end to end and reminiscent of country club greens with heavy slope and the fastest I have ever played them (12 or 13 on the stimp??). With that though the greens would not hold any approach shots. Fairways and tee boxes were in great shape overall with good coverage. Rough was not too thick and not punishing for the most part.

Although this is only a 9-hole course it offers an overall fun layout with certain features on holes that make it challenging. I can see how management/staff is putting in the effort to make this golf course really shine and worth playing. They are only open from May to late October each year, so if you can get out before they close you won't regret it. If not check them out next season. Weather was amazing too at mid 70's. Also a great walk if you are able.
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Played Oceanside on Friday, October 2, in order to escape the 100+ degree temperatures here in East County. It was still pretty toasty by the coast but nothing compared to what I would have encountered at Admiral Baker.

Course condition mirrored what I observed here a couple of weeks ago so I won’t go into much detail this time around. It was solid across the board wi... » More

Played Oceanside on Friday, October 2, in order to escape the 100+ degree temperatures here in East County. It was still pretty toasty by the coast but nothing compared to what I would have encountered at Admiral Baker.

Course condition mirrored what I observed here a couple of weeks ago so I won’t go into much detail this time around. It was solid across the board with no glaring areas of concern. The greens (scheduled for aeration next week) were receptive to well-struck shots…including short wedge lobs…and rolled at a medium-plus speed.

Tee sheet was pretty full, as is usually the case on Fridays, but we went off as a ‘2’…following a ‘2’…and followed by a ‘2’. With an 11:45AM tee time, Pace-of-Play clocked in at 4:45, although the back nine moved along more freely than the front. Despite the stacking of twosomes, everyone was pretty chill. No one was in a hurry, no one got agitated…we chatted with both groups on many occasions…so when you factor in the heat, I’d say it was a win-win situation!

For what it is, Oceanside is an interesting course to play with an appealing variety of holes…and the rates make it an outstanding value as well. Staff is pretty laid back and friendly…which seems to be the prevailing vibe here. I’m planning to give the greens three of four weeks to recover before heading up there again but am curious to see how the course plays as the end of the year approaches.
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Played today on a beautiful weather day in Napa.

Great value here as M-th its 39$ and 49$ F-Sun w cart.

Course in great shape presently.

Tee boxes fine and playable.

Fairways had good coverage and lies though damp from overnight dew and watering so not much roll out.

Traps were all playable and I missed them all thank goodness. <... » More

Played today on a beautiful weather day in Napa.

Great value here as M-th its 39$ and 49$ F-Sun w cart.

Course in great shape presently.

Tee boxes fine and playable.

Fairways had good coverage and lies though damp from overnight dew and watering so not much roll out.

Traps were all playable and I missed them all thank goodness.

Rough was playable but plenty of OB areas with water, creeks and the Napa river lining the course.

Greens all mowed and cleaned putted slow with dampness at start but all in all good speed and conditions.

Great service in the shop always from Brad.

A great alternative to the pricey courses in and around Napa valley.
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I've been playing out here since moving to OC from IL about 25ish years ago. This was the first course I played way back when. I've been playing it a bit more frequently of late and I have to say, one of my top courses in So Cal. Just enough of a challenge and just the right tee box mix for several skill levels to play together and enjoy a competitive round. Surrounding views f... » More

I've been playing out here since moving to OC from IL about 25ish years ago. This was the first course I played way back when. I've been playing it a bit more frequently of late and I have to say, one of my top courses in So Cal. Just enough of a challenge and just the right tee box mix for several skill levels to play together and enjoy a competitive round. Surrounding views from some holes are pretty great as well. Others you feel like you are in a park in the city of Irinve. Staff is awesome. From driving range to cart barn to pro shop to GM, all very solid people. Makes you feel like you are playing a private club. Course is in great shape, even with all of the heat and sun over the summer. A couple greens on the back are being attended to, but all in all, great challenge and great shape.
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Played 9/30/26 @ 0810. They are back to the regular 18 hole rotation, the irrigation problem has been resolved. There are 2 temporary greens on hole 3 and 5. I asked the guy at the pro shop how much longer it will be and he said a few more weeks. The rest of the course was ok for the most part. Blue tee boxes were not level at all and a flat spot is hard to find. There were so ... » More

Played 9/30/26 @ 0810. They are back to the regular 18 hole rotation, the irrigation problem has been resolved. There are 2 temporary greens on hole 3 and 5. I asked the guy at the pro shop how much longer it will be and he said a few more weeks. The rest of the course was ok for the most part. Blue tee boxes were not level at all and a flat spot is hard to find. There were so many unlevel ones I can't remember. Fairways were also ok with several different types of grass growing everywhere. Rough is almost non-existent and just a little longer than the fairway. Bunkers were a crap shoot with hard pan and soft sand. I'm pretty sure it's just dirt. Greens were the highlight and were slow and bumpy. Rio Hondo has way better conditions and just down the street for a couple bucks more. The layout is what keeps me coming back- no two holes are alike.
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