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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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“I wanted to like this course more but it was really soft in September and it hadn't rained. If the green complexes had been firmer it would have been fun to use the contours as they were designed. It was still a great public golf outing and I would recommend it over any resort course."
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“Soule Park has so many excellent, strategic holes and strong green complexes. Yes, there are power line in front of a tee box, but the muni is in good shape with modest inconsistencies in terms of bunkers and rough levels. There is so much to love here, including the boomerang green, the clever routing, and some visual deception. 9 and 18, both with diagonal hazards, are great ways to create interest on shorter holes. The 9th green, like several out here, have multiple levels and a lot going on. I'd pick this muni to play over any other in the state (including Torrey). It's hard to get bored of such a dynamic course"
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“Soule Park has so many excellent, strategic holes and strong green complexes. Yes, there are power line in front of a tee box, but the muni is in good shape with modest inconsistencies in terms of bunkers and rough levels. There is so much to love here, including the boomerang green, the clever routing, and some visual deception. 9 and 18, both with diagonal hazards, are great ways to create interest on shorter holes. The 9th green, like several out here, have multiple levels and a lot going on. I'd pick this muni to play over any other in the state (including Torrey). It's hard to get bored of such a dynamic course"
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“This has to be one of the best deals in America. If you’re within an hour and have the time, your efforts will be rewarded with beautiful views and the chance to recapture the fun that inspires our love of this game."
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“One of the more surprisingly fun rounds of golf I’ve played in a long time. Maybe not as challenging as the aesthetics imply, but that’s all the more reason to enjoy the affordable golf in this beautiful valley."
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“Very busy Public Golf Course renovated and greatly improved by Gil Hanse approximately 2005. Although the layout was only slightly modified, the playability and difficulty of the golf course has been enhanced. Recent change is the Golf Course management with an improved and experienced operator has also enhanced the conditioning and appeal of the Course. Although not overly difficult, the course provides many visual enhancements (Trees, better bunkering, improved conditioning) to make this a worthy experience. The course has short and long Par 4's, an outstanding set of Par 3's and many Par 5's that are reachable for the longish hitter. The course has many Oak Trees that serve as a good framework for the holes along with strategically placed bunkers and greens that have many potential pin locations. There is a nice variety of holes with Doglegs in both directions, some nice elevation changes worked into the routing as well as a creek that is also used to increase the challenge of many of the holes."
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“Wonderful golf course for any player. Abundance of shot options and ways to play the golf course. The views are breathtaking playing through the valley surrounded by mountains. I'd be a pleasure to play here every day as your local muni. Overall, a very fun and playable course"
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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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