Reachable downhill than uphill – par 5 – 487/458 yds. Tee shot: In order to avoid the out of bounds running down the entire left hand side of this hole, favor the right side of this narrow fairway. This tee shot plays downhill and the right hand side will leave the player in the flattest part of the fairway making the approach shot easier.
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How do I book tee times for the Ojai Golf Club?
Annual Pass and Ojai Golfer's Club Members may book tee times through the Pro Shop at (805) 646-5633 ext. 1. Booked Tee Times are Non-Refundable unless a Refund Request Form is submitted from our website at least 48 hours in advance.
Why did Tom Thomas design the Ojai golf course?
Thomas, who also designed courses at the Riviera, Bel-Air and Los Angeles country clubs, had two initial considerations for the Ojai course: "...that the average golfer could enjoy his round without too great a penalty, and that a test must be afforded requiring the low-handicap man to play fine golf in order to secure pars."
What are the best golf courses in Southern California?
The world-class Ojai Country Club was one of the first great golf courses in Southern California. Designed and originally built in 1923 under the direction of George C. Thomas, Jr. and Billy Bell, the course was hailed as "a marvel of golfing architecture."
Are the golf courses open?
All Golf Course operations are fully open. The Bar & Restaurant are open for Take-Out only and there are multiple outdoor dining areas available for seating. We are grateful to be able to provide a place to exercise and play golf safely! We appreciate your understanding and support as we have worked through many changes to keep everyone safe.
Who designed the golf course at Rio 2016?
Hanse was the architect responsible for designing the Olympic Golf Course for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, and has recently redesigned both the North and South golf courses at Los Angeles Country Club. See The Course.
Where is Soule Park Golf Course?
Soule Park Golf Course is one of the Country’s most highly regarded municipal golf courses. Situated in the spectacular Ojai Valley, Soule Park was ranked the 48th best municipal golf course in the country by Golf Week magazine in 2014. The golf course at Soule Park was originally designed by renowned architect William F. Bell in 1962. Bell was responsible for many other iconic Southern California golf courses including Torrey Pines (North and South) in San Diego and Sandpiper in Santa Barbara. In 2005 Soule Park underwent a golf course renovation led by Gil Hanse who is one of the industry’s most highly regarded modern-day golf course architects. Hanse was the architect responsible for designing the Olympic Golf Course for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, and has recently redesigned both the North and South golf courses at Los Angeles Country Club.