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Who designed the Ojai Valley Inn Golf Course?

George C. Thomas, Jr.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."

Who owns Ojai Valley?

The Crown family of Chicago purchased the property and completed a $50 million dollar renovation.

How many acres is the Ojai Valley Inn?

220-acreThe Ojai Valley Inn, or Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, is a 220-acre resort and golf course in Ojai, California. The golf course was developed in 1923, and the inn began in the 1930s. The property has undergone multiple renovations and expansions over the years, including the addition of the Spa Ojai in 1997.

Who designed the farmhouse at Ojai Valley Inn?

architect Howard BackenFamed architect Howard Backen with Backen Gillam Kroeger in Napa Valley has designed the expansive 20,000 square foot culinary and event center to connect world-class food culture with indoor/outdoor functions.

What is Ojai known for?

Ojai is a tourism destination known for its boutique hotels, recreation opportunities, hiking, and farmers' market of local organic agriculture. It has small businesses specializing in local and ecologically friendly art, design, and home improvement.

Is Ojai worth visiting?

Ojai is a good place for a relaxing getaway or a romantic interlude, with just enough to do at a leisurely pace. If you're a photographer, the oak trees, mountains, and orange groves provide plenty of things to point your lens at. And the annual "pink moment" could be worth planning a trip around.

How far is Ojai from the ocean?

The charming city of Ojai is about a 30 minute drive to the coast, which means that visiting the beach is an easy day trip. From Ojai, you can travel south on CA-33 towards Ventura, which only takes about 20 minutes. Or you can travel west on CA-150 towards Carpinteria & Santa Barbara, which take just over 30 minutes.

What hole is Ojai Valley Inn?

Ojai Valley Inn Hole 14 (below): This is a long par three with bunkers to the left and the right of the putting surface. If one goes further right or left, trees will also be an issue.

Which side of the fairway is the Ojai Valley Inn?

Ojai Valley Inn Hole 17: The canyon to the right speaks volumes and the tendency will be to favor the sloping left side of the fairway, close to the hillside, which gives a better view of the green and preferred angle to most pin placements. The approach again has danger to the right of the green in the form of deep bunkers and hazard right of that. The putting surfac itself is multi-tiered and very wide.

Is Ojai Valley Inn driveable?

Ojai Valley Inn Hole 4: Uphill enough where it is not really drive-able except for big bombers, the tee shot is beautiful and leaves many strategic options, from the mid iron lay-up, to the drive between the encroaching oak trees only 50 yards from the green. Either way, the green is small and nestled by deep bunkers.

Can you continue membership at Ojai Valley Inn?

An Annual Member may continue their membership plan by paying their bi-annual fee each time that it is billed. The Ojai Valley Inn reserves the right to make changes to pricing, membership inclusions, and amount of memberships to be offered each year on February 1.

Is Wallace Neff's bar in Ojai reborn?

The most famous room in Ojai, California is now reborn and forever dedicated. The newly restored Wallace Neff Heritage Bar bonds the history of Ojai in a timeless setting.

Who laid out Ojai Country Club?

In the same Pacific Golf and Motor article quoted on the rock by the 1st tee, George Thomas praised the land on which he and William P. (“Billy”) Bell laid out Ojai Country Club in 1923:

Is the Ojai Valley Inn lost?

To varying degrees, nearly every hole at the Ojai Valley Inn has been lost. At least two are completely gone. After the premiere of the “Lost Holes,” the resort eliminated No. 6 and built hotel rooms on the land. The same flurry of construction also precluded the restoration of Thomas and Bell’s 1st hole, which played from what it now the 10th tee to the 14th green.

Golf Course Review Ojai Valley Inn Golf Course Ojai California

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The Golf Course Review

The front nine at OVI is quite varied terrain with lots of blind shots and a real premium on accuracy and correct distances to put yourself in any decent position for your approach shots.

My Take

In terms of course conditions in this rustic setting, it was far better than anticipated. The greens were absolutely spectacular. They rolled fast and true and held shots well. Nothing too gimmicky about them at all, which also holds true for the course layout, which was a concern pre-round.

Parting Thoughts

So what else is there to say? I love this place and really can’t wait to get back up here and play another round with more course knowledge and hopefully a not-so-sore back this time around. Ojai Valley Inn is a destination course without a doubt and a true treat to play.

About the course

18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.

Did you know?

In 1923, Edward Drummond Libbey (1854-19125), a wealthy Ohio glass manufacturer and philanthropist, commissioned California architect Wallace Neff to build the Ojai Country Club in the Spanish Colonial architectural style. From its earliest days, guests felt the Inn was an escape, a sophisticated getaway that gave them the sense of being on their own private country estate.

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