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Hardest Golf Courses in Ventura County, California

The 16 most challenging golf courses in Ventura County, California, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Ventura County

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1
Wood Ranch Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,562 yds · Rating 78.9 · Par 72Simi Valley
149
2
Soule Park Golf Course
Oak tees · 6,856 yds · Rating 79.9 · Par 72Ojai
145
3
Sherwood Country Club
Blue tees · 6,305 yds · Rating 77.7 · Par 72Thousand Oaks
145
4
Sterling Hills Golf Club
Gold tees · 6,820 yds · Rating 80.0 · Par 71Camarillo
144
5
Rustic Canyon Golf Course
Black tees · 7,040 yds · Rating 80.6 · Par 72Moorpark
142
6
Las Posas Country Club
Blue tees · 6,405 yds · Rating 78.3 · Par 71 · PrivateCamarillo
142
7
Ojai Valley Inn Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,292 yds · Rating 77.3 · Par 71Ojai
142
8
Saticoy Country Club
Blue tees · 6,602 yds · Rating 79.6 · Par 72Somis
141
9
Simi Hills Golf Course
Black tees · 6,651 yds · Rating 78.7 · Par 71Simi Valley
138
10
Los Robles Greens Golf Course
Black tees · 6,276 yds · Rating 76.5 · Par 70Thousand Oaks
137
11
River Ridge Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,703 yds · Rating 78.1 · Par 72Oxnard
136
12
Camarillo Springs Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,386 yds · Rating 76.5 · Par 72Camarillo
136
13
Moorpark Country Club
Black tees · 6,914 yds · Rating 73.0 · Par 72Moorpark
134
14
Sunset Hills Country Club
White tees · 5,848 yds · Rating 75.0 · Par 71 · PrivateThousand Oaks
134
15
Buenaventura Golf Course
Black tees · 5,918 yds · Rating 74.7 · Par 71Ventura
133
16
Saticoy Regional Golf Course
White/Blue tees · 5,400 yds · Rating 70.3 · Par 68Ventura
116

Ventura County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Ventura County, California?

Wood Ranch Golf Club in Simi Valley is currently the hardest golf course in Ventura County based on slope (slope rating 149).

How many ranked golf courses are in Ventura County, California?

31 golf courses in Ventura County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 16 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Ventura County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.