This place is as lush as you will ever see it. The fairways, tees, greens and rough are all thick, green and lush and are all kikuyu. The greens are t... » More

This place is as lush as you will ever see it. The fairways, tees, greens and rough are all thick, green and lush and are all kikuyu. The greens are the slowest greens I think I have ever putted on...well at least in years. The fairways are very thick and in great shape... the rough which you did not want to be in is very challenging to chip out of but fair. Sand was decent. Tees were very unlevel and caused some challenges. Pace of play was great at 3 hours 50 minutes walking.....prob won't be back tell they cut the greens and fix some of the infiltration of kikuyu.
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I was not expecting much conditions wise after reading some recent reviews and knowing that this is more of a winter and spring course. I was surprise... » More

I was not expecting much conditions wise after reading some recent reviews and knowing that this is more of a winter and spring course. I was surprised and impressed to see some new grass growing in the fairways on the front nine. The fairways were in excellent shape on the front nine and have really grown in since the last time I played here. The greens are not brutal fast like they can be but I saw some improvement also with the greens since the last time I was here. They are still quick above the hole and are a test if you short side yourself. The tees were in decent to good shape to call it fair with some divot damage on some of the par 3's. The sand never changes here...it borders on waste bunker sand in most of the traps. We walked 1st twilight group out this afternoon and finished in 4 hours 30 minutes...quite a few golfers on the course today for a Monday. Pro-shop staff friendly....and for $24.00 bucks walking at twilight it is no wonder that Rustic was just named America's top course for "bang for your buck" in the September 2010 issue of Golf Magazine.
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Out at twilight this afternoon Friday 8/27 with Robstretch and Nickesquire1. Olivas is in great shape. The fringes, tees, fairways and sand are all at... » More

Out at twilight this afternoon Friday 8/27 with Robstretch and Nickesquire1. Olivas is in great shape. The fringes, tees, fairways and sand are all at least an 8 rating wise and sometimes a 9. The greens are a bit chewed up in spots and are slower for Olivas's old standards. If this course got their greens back to pool table quick this course would be off the charts as far as conditions were concerned. Pace of play today was 4 hours 40 minutes as we finished just before dark. Pro-shop staff great, practice area great and some great weather this afternoon in Ventura....great day of golf.
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Played Olivas from the tips this afternoon 1st twilight group out. Olivas's fairways are still in good condition as well as the tees, fringes and sand... » More

Played Olivas from the tips this afternoon 1st twilight group out. Olivas's fairways are still in good condition as well as the tees, fringes and sand in the bunkers. The greens were slightly better than the last time I played out here several weeks ago. Weather was perfect today with a slight breeze in the afternoon. Pro-shop staff attentive and got us out on time even with the twilight rush behind us. Pace of play a bit slow today at 4 hours 40 minutes. Rough bordering some fairways are very penal. Great layout...lots of challenging holes on the back nine..... a must play...especially for the twilight rate of $28 to walk during the week.
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Played the Shadow course this afternoon as a part of the all day 36 hole special they have here. Played with Toprank and a buddy from the silver tees.... » More

Played the Shadow course this afternoon as a part of the all day 36 hole special they have here. Played with Toprank and a buddy from the silver tees. Greens are in great shape right now and are firm....probably a 10 or so on stimp...holding iron shots nicely. Fairways were dryer today than the last time I played the course several weeks ago...still playable though...sand traps firm...tees for the most part lush and level....great pace of play...no beverage lady out today on both courses so stock up for lunch or right before you tee off.....now that I have played this course several times I can say that the greens are smaller than the Sky course and its true target golf on many approaches on this course........hit a great drive today on #18 down the hill and only had 90 yds in on the par 5 and still made a 5(lol).....that told you how tough the pin placements were today......this course is a great challenge and I look forward to playing here whether I have a good or bad day.....great challenge and experience
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