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Soule Park Golf Course
Soule Park Golf Course
1033 E Ojai Ave
Ojai, CA 93023-3018
United States
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Overview
Some of the best architecture you can play for the price ($40!). Gil Hanse renovated this William F. Bell (architect of Torrey Pines, among others), giving public golfers a chance to play a course with invigorating, strategic options. The greens are interesting—and depending on where the pin is on the day—force the player to focus on shot placement from tee to green.
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“This may be the most scenic inland course you will ever play. Set in the beautiful Ojai valley this photogenic gem will thrill you with elevated tees, well framed tee and approach shots using the surrounding mountains and mature vegetation and trees, but don't let this bucolic walk in the park fool you as the varied and sloping greens are well guarded by deep bunkers and some blind or semi obscured approach shots. Two or three good shots, or a deft short game is required to make par, isn't that the definition of a great course? Definitely should be on your bucket list if you are in the area."
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“Have never been here before but will definitely be back. Artful & strategic bunkering along with wonderful slopes into and throughout the greens make for a wonderful experience. A huge bang for your buck here."
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“Fun golf course in beautiful setting."
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“A hidden gem in the small town of Ojai, California. Renovated by Gil Hanse, this municipal course will not disappointment. Terrific mountain views and a natural stream through the course add to the experience."
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“Big bank for your buck. Good green complexes and hole variety. Conditioning needs some help. Not a significant challenge due to wide open holes and shaved green complexes where missed greens still end up being a putt."
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“A great public course layout. Very generous fairways and generally well conditioned. This is a second shot golf course. Very challenging greens. Three putts await if you are on the wrong side of the green."
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“I love this hidden gem muni. If you're in the central coast area or driving through with time for a stop Soule Park is one of my favorite courses in the area. The old oaks on this property nestled up against the mountains make for beautiful scenery. The course itself offers a sneaky challenge to players of all levels. Its a unique track."
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“You should get here! Walkable, fun, and affordable. Don’t know what else you could want."
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“Excellent value for a fun and inventive layout by a world class contemporary architect. Beautiful setting surrounded by towering mountains on all sides. Access and affordability play a huge part, but a 4 hour 45 minute round did detract from the overall experience. Payed $34 to walk late morning on a non-holiday Monday."
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“Is there a better public access course in California for the money? I suppose Rustic Canyon and SP are neck and neck. No surprise the two have Gil Hanse in common. This is a must see if anywhere near the Ojai Valley."
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