Played on 6/17/12 Fathers Day. Course was challenging and fun. Was my first time playing but it seems the hole ratings coincide with the wind which made it a lot more difficult. The fairways were i... Continue »

Played on 6/17/12 Fathers Day. Course was challenging and fun. Was my first time playing but it seems the hole ratings coincide with the wind which made it a lot more difficult. The fairways were in great condition and the tee boxes were solid grass wise but a little unlevel at times. Greens were strange, they didnt look great but played fairly smooth. The main thing that was frustrating was the difference in speed from green to green. I imagine the wind played into this a great deal but depending on the hole it was a massive difference in the speed of the green which made it tough to hit puts well on the first putt.

The rough was very uneven (supposedly at the same cut level). Some parts were nearly 5 inches while others barely affected the ball. The main complaint was the pace of play. Our round was over 5 1/2 hours and it kind of kills any rhythm. Par 3's were backed up multiple groups and some people were just terrible out there slowing it pretty heavily. Dont know if this is the regular experience but it did make the course a little less attractive. Overall very fun course would have just liked the marshalls to be a little more active.

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Played early Wednesday morning, course is usually in top shape. Fairways are almost perfect right now. My only complaint is that the while the greens are smooth they are running pretty slow right no... Continue »

Played early Wednesday morning, course is usually in top shape. Fairways are almost perfect right now. My only complaint is that the while the greens are smooth they are running pretty slow right now. Still one of my favorite layouts in the IE. Staff was very friendly. Well worth the greens fee.

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Played on 6/13 as a twosome (using the Roger Dunn Birdie Card only $39!) and was able to get out early. The course was in great condition. Once we got passed a really slow foursome, it was smooth sa... Continue »

Played on 6/13 as a twosome (using the Roger Dunn Birdie Card only $39!) and was able to get out early. The course was in great condition. Once we got passed a really slow foursome, it was smooth sailing.
Service: Always great, bags picked up from the car. Starter was a very nice guy. Saw a Marshall on a couple of the holes, but not sure if he had to enforce anything or not.
Tee box: For the most part was leveled. Some of the par 3's were pretty hacked up
Fairways: Best I have seen it. Very smooth and tight. They were mowing some of the fairways as we played. There were some brown spots, but I noticed that they had the sprinklers on and aimed at those ares.
Sandbox: Sand was wet in the 3 bunkers that I was in. Wasn't the softest sands. Probably the weakest part of the golf course.
Rough: Decent length.
Green: I thought the greens were decent but not consistent. They were slow for Oak Quarry standards and may have been affected by the cooler AM weather. I felt the greens on the front 9 was a tad longer and slower. The back 9 greens were a tad faster and nice. The balls were sticking because it was still a little damp when we played. All in all, there were in pretty decent conditions.

All in all, we had a great round.

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Went out on May 31st and the course was in magnificent condition. The only drawback is the sand in the bunkers. Everything else was pristine. Pace was never a problem, Service as always was fantas... Continue »

Went out on May 31st and the course was in magnificent condition. The only drawback is the sand in the bunkers. Everything else was pristine. Pace was never a problem, Service as always was fantastic. A public course that makes you feel like your at a private course. My favorite course in the LA Orange Inland Empire area. Worth the 65 mile drive. Best bang for the buck. Thanks Oak Quarry. Just please get some nice sand in those bunkers. I spend quite a bit of time at the beach. Worth the drive. Never a disappointment. I love this place.

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Tee Time- Sunday, June 3rd, 820
Weather- 85, sunny, little wind
Green Fee- 79$, golf now. Worth it for a Sunday morning for sure
Tee- Tips
Pros- Layout is a challenge. All the par 3 are tough, l... Continue »

Tee Time- Sunday, June 3rd, 820
Weather- 85, sunny, little wind
Green Fee- 79$, golf now. Worth it for a Sunday morning for sure
Tee- Tips
Pros- Layout is a challenge. All the par 3 are tough, long, and challenging. Fairways are perfect. Tee boxes are perfect. Rough is thick an penal. Greens, though reviewed by me and others in the past as bumpy, were best I have ever played here. Finally, they are listening to this website alot. There are warnings that pop up on the GPS talking about sanding divots and fixing green divots.
Cons- We tee'd off 20 minutes late for a 820 tee time. This is unbelievable. There are only 15+ tee times before this. What are the marshal's doing. That is laughable. Get the times right Guys. Finally the range needed to be mowed down a bit and the the stalls had little grass but to there credit, lot of spots they could move tees up and back for good grass. Might have been the last day for the spots on the range. Finally, the range balls are terrible. Get some new balls fellas.
Love the course, will be back

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Played Oak Quarry for the first time in a several years. It was very good the last time we played it but it was great today. Customer service was excellent in all areas. Staff were very friendly, p... Continue »

Played Oak Quarry for the first time in a several years. It was very good the last time we played it but it was great today. Customer service was excellent in all areas. Staff were very friendly, professional and sought to meet our needs. The course was in outstanding condition in all areas. Well the sand traps were okay. It was a pleasure to play Oak Quarry.

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Was able to make it out to play here last second on my way back from palm springs...I had my father in law with me for his first time at the quarry and he thought it was very scenic and fun. When the ... Continue »

Was able to make it out to play here last second on my way back from palm springs...I had my father in law with me for his first time at the quarry and he thought it was very scenic and fun. When the wind is up, as it was, this course can be quite the bear... Bunkers seemed to have improved quite a bit since I was last there...ONLY COMPLAINT... I dont know if this is normal but, golfers cmon fix your D@nm ball marks. The greens were littered with divots everywhere. Untouched. I must have repaired 5-7 every time I walked to the green.

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Offering a perfect combination of visual dramatics and a very well-conceived layout that serves to not only challenge one's game but also please the eye, Oak Quarry has quickly earned a spot on my lis... Continue »

Offering a perfect combination of visual dramatics and a very well-conceived layout that serves to not only challenge one's game but also please the eye, Oak Quarry has quickly earned a spot on my list of favorite courses to play in Southern California. This was just my second visit (first was in late January) and I'm already looking forward to the next opportunity to spend another day there. Having been subjected to 40+MPH winds during my initial look I was prepared for more of the same but conditions were much more benign this time out and that was reflected in the score, despite playing it at 6600 yards Saturday vs. 6028 yards at the beginning of the year.

Carved out of the abandoned Jensen Quarry, the green fairways provide a striking contrast to the white marble and pegmatite cliffs that dominate the center of the layout. The architects did a masterful job of thoughtfully incorporating the quarry into the design in order to achieve a look that is very unique. This provides a great level of excitement as you prepare to hit the shot-at-hand which, in turn, only serves to up the ante on the "WOW Factor". Elevation changes abound and the player who can maneuver the ball off the tee and into some tight pin positions should find Oak Quarry to be a shotmaker's dream. And the diverse variety of holes will hold your interest from Holes 1 through 18; it's one of those rare layouts where each hole has its' own identity.

Course conditions were very good; hard to find any fault with the fairways at all despite a few soft areas where my tee shot didn't get any roll out whatsoever. Greens were healthy as well...some evidence of neglected ball marks...and the speed was on the medium side. For the most part, they rolled fairly smooth, but there was quite a bit of Poa Annua in the greens that I felt caused a few well-struck putts to "wobble" and, therefore, fail to roll true and maintain their line. Approach shots held nicely yet gauging whether or not a greenside chip shot would check up was somewhat unpredictable.

Rough was at a manageable length..about 3" or so...yet could be a problem if the ball settled down into it. Angle of attack had to be steep in order to get the club on the ball and make good contact from the fairway rough; didn't have to deal with the long stuff around the greens so I can't offer any opinion on that. Bunker sand was firm yet playable; be forewarned, however, that many of the bunkers have high faces which require a shot that must get up quickly...and that includes the fairway bunkers as well.

Oak Quarry can be enjoyed by just about any level of player as there are multiple tee boxes to choose from with plenty of shot options to keep everyone challenged without feeling like they're being beaten up. Split fairways, bail-out areas, collection areas around the greens to allow multiple chipping options...these are just a few examples of the design features incorporated by the architectural team that serve to make this golf course one that everyone can appreciate.

Somewhat smallish range with some good/some bad range balls but it's fine for warming up before the round; wouldn't consider it as a place to do any extended practicing (although the view is nice). I don't consider the practice green to be very large either but there's adequate room to get a few putts in without feeling too crowded. There's also a small chipping/bunker area located to the right of the practice range.

Staff was very friendly and courteous...from the Pro Shop to the Cart Attendants to the Starter, Mike, who was very pleasant to chat with. Also want to give a well deserved nod of appreciation to Tom, one of the staff members, who was able to locate a misplaced digital camera ($$$) that happened to end up in a golf cart a couple of holes ahead of us. The golf course is a real treat to play and the accommodating staff simply enhances the experience. Well done gentlemen.

Anyone who has played Oak Quarry need not be reminded of its' place among the daily-fee courses we have at our disposal. For those of you who have not had the pleasure to tee it up at this fine facility...do yourself a favor and make it a priority to play there. If you have any appreciation for the natural beauty that Mother Nature and a team of golf course architects can put on a "canvas", Oak Quarry will not disappoint.

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Played 5/11/12. One of my all-time favorites in SoCal. However, on this day, greens were rolling as if on a waffle iron. Very receptive, but had been sanded two days prior, and did not even appear to ... Continue »

Played 5/11/12. One of my all-time favorites in SoCal. However, on this day, greens were rolling as if on a waffle iron. Very receptive, but had been sanded two days prior, and did not even appear to be cut, much less rolled. Dissapointing. On the plus side, fairways were near perfect. I'd rate them a 10. Green, firm enough to get some roll, but just enough cushion under the ball which produced nice filet like divots. Beautiful. Bunkers were also in good shape. Plenty of sand, albeit kind of heavy and coarse, in each of the 4 that I visited, and no complaints from playing partners. A vast improvement from last spring / summer. Great service, which began in parking lot. Nice range facility, good people throughout. The layout is truly unique and spectacular. Highly recommend...but hope to find smoother surface on greens next time.

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