Olivas Links Course
Olivas Links Golf Course
About this course
Olivas Links, sculpted from the seaside flats of Ventura, California, delivers a distinctly Scottish links experience under the Southern California sun. Its heritage is rooted in providing accessible, enjoyable golf, a community-focused spirit that remains at its core. Designed in the late 1950s, the course is defined by its undulating terrain, firm and fast fairways, and strategic bunkering. The layout favors players who can control their ball flight in the often-present coastal winds. While the holes are generally open, subtle borrows and strategically placed hazards demand careful consideration on every shot, testing a player's course management rather than raw power. Olivas Links has served as a popular venue for local amateur competitions. Known locally for its relaxed atmosphere and playability, Olivas Links provides a stern but fair test for players of all skill levels. It is considered a solid municipal course.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in CA
Quick facts
- Location
- Ventura, CA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1962
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- William Francis Bell, Forrest Richardson
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,818 yards
- Difficulty
- 77/135
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
FAQ
Common questions about Olivas Links
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Olivas Links has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 46 logged golfers.
Olivas Links was designed by William Francis Bell and Forrest Richardson.
Yes. Olivas Links is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Olivas Links is 72.
Olivas Links plays 6,818 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Olivas Links is 135.






