Golf in Ventura County
From historic Ojai Valley Inn — a 1923 layout tied to George C. Thomas Jr. — to the links-style fairways of Rustic Canyon and the coastal Olivas Links in Ventura, Ventura County delivers one of California's most diverse and beautiful golf scenes. Resort destinations, beloved munis, exclusive private clubs, and beginner-friendly courses — all under Pacific breeze and Topatopa mountain views.
Featured Golf Destinations
Moorpark Country Club
27 holes of premium semi-private golf in Moorpark — championship character with daily-fee access and full-service clubhouse.
Sherwood Country Club
An elite Jack Nicklaus-designed private club in Hidden Valley — host of PGA TOUR events and a true California prestige club.
Olivas Links Golf Course
Ventura's coastal links-style muni — open, wind-swept, and the closest the county comes to a true seaside round.
Soule Park Golf Course
A beloved Ojai municipal renovated by Gil Hanse — championship character at muni pricing, with mountain views from every hole.
Rustic Canyon Golf Course
A Gil Hanse / Geoff Shackelford links-style masterpiece — widely ranked among California's best public courses.
Ojai Valley Inn — George C. Thomas Jr. Course
A 1923 George C. Thomas Jr. resort classic ringed by the Topatopa Mountains — Ventura County's true bucket-list course.
Sterling Hills Golf Club
A polished daily-fee Camarillo course often ranked among the better public layouts in Ventura County.
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Moorpark Country Club
27 holes of premium semi-private golf in Moorpark — championship character with daily-fee access and full-service clubhouse.
Sherwood Country Club
An elite Jack Nicklaus-designed private club in Hidden Valley — host of PGA TOUR events and a true California prestige club.
Olivas Links Golf Course
Ventura's coastal links-style muni — open, wind-swept, and the closest the county comes to a true seaside round.
Soule Park Golf Course
A beloved Ojai municipal renovated by Gil Hanse — championship character at muni pricing, with mountain views from every hole.
Rustic Canyon Golf Course
A Gil Hanse / Geoff Shackelford links-style masterpiece — widely ranked among California's best public courses.
Ojai Valley Inn — George C. Thomas Jr. Course
A 1923 George C. Thomas Jr. resort classic ringed by the Topatopa Mountains — Ventura County's true bucket-list course.
Sterling Hills Golf Club
A polished daily-fee Camarillo course often ranked among the better public layouts in Ventura County.
Seabee Golf Club (NBVC Port Hueneme)
The U.S. Navy's Seabee Golf Club at Naval Base Ventura County — military-access coastal golf in Port Hueneme.
Tierra Rejada Golf Club
A scenic Moorpark public course threading through rolling hills and protected open space — strong everyday round in east county.
River Ridge Golf Club — Victoria Lakes Course
The longer, water-loaded championship layout at River Ridge — Oxnard's most testing daily-fee track.
River Ridge Golf Club — Vineyard Course
Oxnard's championship public course — wide, forgiving, and the better beginner-friendly half of River Ridge's 36-hole complex.
Saticoy Regional Golf Course
A beginner-friendly 9-hole municipal in the Saticoy area — short, walkable, and ideal for new golfers and quick rounds.
Buenaventura Golf Course
A longstanding Ventura municipal — affordable, walkable, and the city's everyday round.
Camarillo Springs Golf Course
A scenic Camarillo public course at the base of the Conejo foothills — mountain views, friendly tees, and a welcoming beginner-to-intermediate vibe.
Sunset Hills Country Club
A private Thousand Oaks country club with rolling Conejo terrain and a tight, member-focused golf community.
Wood Ranch Golf Club
An exclusive Ted Robinson-designed private club in Simi Valley — hillside championship layout and refined membership.
Saticoy Country Club
A storied private club in Somis with a William P. Bell-rooted layout — one of Ventura County's most architecturally respected private courses.
Spanish Hills Club
Camarillo's premier private country club — hillside layout with sweeping Conejo and ocean-distant views.
North Ranch Country Club
27 holes of premier private golf in the Conejo Valley — one of Ventura County's most established elite clubs.
Sherwood Lake Club
Sherwood's sister club — a private Tom Fazio-designed course offering a second elite Hidden Valley experience.
Mountain View Golf Course
A low-cost, walkable local round in Santa Paula — the most approachable golf in Heritage Valley.
Elkins Ranch Golf Course
A hidden citrus-country gem in Fillmore — oak-shaded fairways surrounded by working orange groves.
Los Robles Greens Golf Course
Thousand Oaks' longstanding public course — mature oak-lined fairways and the everyday round of the Conejo Valley.
Simi Hills Golf Course
Simi Valley's championship-length municipal — strong public course with a full teaching academy and tournament credibility.
Golf in Ventura County — A Local's Guide
Ventura County is one of Southern California's best-kept golf secrets. With perfect coastal weather, mountain-tied valleys, and layouts ranging from historic George C. Thomas Jr. architecture to modern links-style designs, the region delivers a unique mix of resort golf, championship public, and approachable municipal gems — all within an hour of downtown LA.
Ojai Valley Inn anchors the destination-golf conversation with its historic 1923 layout. Rustic Canyon in Moorpark is widely regarded as one of the best public courses in the state — a walkable, affordable links-style track designed by Gil Hanse and Geoff Shackelford. Soule Park in Ojai and Olivas Links in Ventura deliver serious municipal rounds, while Saticoy Regional and Mountain View serve casual and beginner golfers. For private access, Sherwood Country Club, Saticoy Country Club, and North Ranch Country Club lead a tight group of elite clubs along the Conejo corridor.
Resident Golf Cards
The City of Ventura offers discounted resident cards for Olivas Links and Buenaventura Golf Course — the savings pay for themselves in just a few rounds. Soule Park (Ventura County, not city) also has discounted rates for local cardholders. Essential for any VC golfer playing the muni circuit regularly.
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