The Conejo Valley has seven golf courses inside its own boundaries: two public, one nine-hole public, and four private clubs. Only one of them is a full-length public 18. Four of the seven were designed by the same architect. And the most decorated course in the valley has hosted Tiger Woods more times than most tour venues.
People move here and assume golf access is straightforward. It is not. The valley is unusually private-club heavy for its size, the best-known public course is short, and the one genuinely championship-length public layout books out fast. So here is the honest rundown – every course, what it costs you in effort and money, and who each one actually suits.
The one thing nobody tells you: Ted Robinson designed most of it
Westlake Golf Course in 1967. North Ranch Country Club in 1974. Sunset Hills Country Club. Lake Lindero. Simi Hills over the hill. All Ted Robinson designs, all confirmed by the clubs themselves.
That matters more than it sounds. Robinson was known for water features and for routing around terrain rather than bulldozing it, and you feel a family resemblance playing these courses back to back – lakes and ponds that force a decision, greens that sit into hillsides, and a general refusal to reward brute force. If you like one of them you will probably like the others.
Every Conejo Valley golf course at a glance
| Course | City | Access | Holes | Par | Length | Architect | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Robles Greens | Thousand Oaks | Public | 18 | 70 | ~6,300 yds | Bob E. Baldock | 1964 |
| Westlake Golf Course | Westlake Village | Public | 18 | 66 | ~5,005 yds | Ted Robinson | 1967 |
| Lake Lindero | Agoura Hills | Public | 9 | ~29 | 1,600+ yds | Ted Robinson | – |
| North Ranch CC | Westlake Village | Private | 27 | – | 3 nines | Ted Robinson; Jackson Kahn redesign 2024 | 1974 |
| Sunset Hills CC | Thousand Oaks | Private | 18 | 71 | – | Ted Robinson | – |
| Sherwood CC | Thousand Oaks | Private | 18 | – | Championship | Jack Nicklaus | – |
| Sherwood Lake Club | Thousand Oaks | Private | Par-3 course | – | Short | Jack Nicklaus Signature | – |
Newbury Park and Oak Park have no golf course of their own. More on where their residents play further down.
The public courses
Los Robles Greens Golf Course, Thousand Oaks
299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361. (805) 495-6421.
This is the valley’s only full-length public 18 and it does a lot of heavy lifting. An 18-hole, par-70 layout designed by Bob E. Baldock, open since 1964, sitting in the rolling foothills below the Los Robles ridgeline. The City owns both the course and the adjacent Los Robles Open Space, which is why the back side of the property feels like it backs onto wilderness – it does. Day-to-day operation is by Arcis Golf, which markets it, fairly, as a public course in a private-course setting.
Oak-lined fairways, undulating greens, real elevation change, and conditioning that has improved with recent renovation work.
| Los Robles Greens | |
|---|---|
| Pros | The only full-length public 18 in the valley. Genuine oak-lined character and elevation. Strategic rather than penal. Strong conditioning for a municipal-origin course. Walkable if you are fit. Backs onto open space, so the views are real. |
| Cons | It is the default, so weekend tee times go fast and pace of play suffers. Par 70 at roughly 6,300 yards will not stretch a low handicap. Prime-time weekend rates are no longer a bargain. |
| Best for | Anyone who wants a proper 18 without a membership. Mid-handicappers. Visiting family. |
Westlake Golf Course, Westlake Village
4812 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. (818) 889-0770.
Ted Robinson built this in 1967 and it has been the valley’s accessible golf ever since. Eighteen holes, par 66, about 5,005 yards from the tips. Tree-lined, with lakes that genuinely come into play rather than sitting there decoratively. Easy to walk.
The amenity list is better than the scorecard suggests: a 40-stall night-lighted driving range, pro shop, snack bar, a fully stocked bar, nine teaching professionals, and practice putting and chipping greens. Rental clubs for course or range. They also run a Range Card at $100 for $120 of range balls and an Eagle Card at $220 for $250 of credit usable on green fees, range, merchandise and food.
| Westlake Golf Course | |
|---|---|
| Pros | Fastest 18 in the valley – golfers report finishing in under three hours. Genuinely easy to walk. The night-lighted range is the best practice facility value anywhere nearby. Nine teaching pros for a course this size is unusual. Excellent for juniors, seniors, beginners and anyone rebuilding a game. |
| Cons | Par 66 and 5,005 yards means a single-digit handicap will not be tested. Only a handful of holes ask a real question off the tee. If you want a championship yardstick, this is not it. |
| Best for | Beginners, families, quick after-work rounds, anyone practising seriously. |
Lake Lindero Golf Course, Agoura Hills
5719 Lake Lindero Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. (818) 706-2277.
A nine-hole Ted Robinson design sitting right on the Agoura Hills and Westlake Village border, spanning a little over 1,600 yards. It winds through a natural ravine and past several ponds, and the course rightly points out that positioning matters far more than power here. Public, with online tee times and a driving range.
| Lake Lindero | |
|---|---|
| Pros | Cheapest golf in the area by a wide margin. A quick nine you can finish before work. Ravine and pond routing makes it more interesting than the yardage implies. Excellent for teaching kids the game. Tucked into a neighbourhood, so it is a genuine local secret. |
| Cons | Nine holes at executive length – this is a supplement, not a substitute. Public reviews on conditioning are mixed and inconsistent. Facilities are modest. |
| Best for | Beginners, juniors, short-game work, a fast nine. |
The private clubs
A word on how to read this section. I am describing what these clubs offer and who they suit. I am not publishing membership costs, because clubs change them, they are quoted case by case, and anything I wrote would be out of date within months. If you want numbers, contact the membership office directly – every one of these clubs has one and they answer the phone.
Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks
320 W. Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361. (805) 496-3036.
The Jack Nicklaus course at Sherwood is the most decorated golf in this part of California, and the tournament record is genuinely remarkable for a private club. It hosted the Shark Shootout every year from 1989 through 1999. It hosted the 1999 Showdown at Sherwood, where Tiger Woods beat David Duval 2 and 1 in prime time. Then it hosted the World Challenge, under four different sponsor names, from 2000 through 2013, and the PGA Tour Champions PowerShares QQQ Championship in 2016.
Roll of winners on this property: Tiger Woods four times in the World Challenge alone, plus Davis Love III twice, Graeme McDowell twice, Padraig Harrington, Luke Donald, Vijay Singh, Jim Furyk and Zach Johnson. The Shark Shootout list adds Fred Couples, Ray Floyd, Tom Kite, Curtis Strange, Mark O’Meara, Greg Norman and more.
It is also a long-running television and film location, which is why the property looks oddly familiar to people who have never set foot on it.
| Sherwood Country Club | |
|---|---|
| Pros | Tournament pedigree no other course in the region comes close to. A Nicklaus championship layout maintained to tour standard. The clubhouse, service and privacy are at the top of the national market. Golf, tennis, pickleball, swim, fitness, dining and spa in one place. |
| Cons | Entirely private and positioned at the very top of the market. Access is by membership or invitation only. The course is a serious test – a high handicapper will not enjoy it from the back tees. |
| Best for | Low handicappers who want the best course in the valley, and buyers already looking at Sherwood and Lake Sherwood property. |
Sherwood Lake Club, Thousand Oaks
341 Williamsburg Way, Thousand Oaks.
This one is genuinely one of a kind. Sherwood Lake Club holds the first Bear’s Best par-3 course in the country – a Jack Nicklaus Signature layout assembled from a collection of Nicklaus’s most prized par-3 designs from around the world. So you are playing recreations of famous short holes, one after another, on a lake club property.
| Sherwood Lake Club | |
|---|---|
| Pros | Nothing else like it in the country. Superb for short-game and iron play. Far more family-friendly and less time-consuming than a full round. Lake club amenities alongside the golf. |
| Cons | Par-3 only, so it will not satisfy anyone who wants to hit a driver. Private. Really a companion to a full course rather than a replacement. |
| Best for | Families, iron players, members who want golf that fits around a day rather than consuming it. |
North Ranch Country Club, Westlake Village
4761 Valley Spring Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91362. (805) 496-1995.
Twenty-seven holes across three nines – the Valley, the Oaks and the Lakes. Ted Robinson laid it out in 1974 and Jackson Kahn Design completed a redesign in 2024, which makes this the freshest championship golf in the valley. Framed by mature oaks with mountain backdrops, plus a comprehensive practice facility and eleven illuminated racquet courts.
| North Ranch Country Club | |
|---|---|
| Pros | Twenty-seven holes means real tee-time flexibility and three different combinations to play. The 2024 Jackson Kahn redesign is recent and well received. Oak-framed setting is the prettiest in the valley on the right morning. Strong practice facility and a serious racquets program. Sits at the centre of North Ranch, so it is the club for that neighbourhood. |
| Cons | Private. Three nines means you rarely play a single fixed eighteen, which some golfers dislike. Hillside routing means carts more often than walking. |
| Best for | North Ranch and Westlake Village residents who play often and want flexibility, and families who want racquets alongside golf. |
Sunset Hills Country Club, Thousand Oaks
4155 Erbes Road North, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. (805) 495-6484.
A championship 18-hole, par-71 Ted Robinson layout sculpted from the rolling hills of northern Thousand Oaks. Of the four private clubs this is the one that leads with family rather than golf: nine lighted tennis courts, four dedicated pickleball courts, USPTA-certified teaching pros, a Junior Olympic-size pool, a fitness facility with classes, junior programs and a year-round social calendar. The club describes its racquets program as the most active in Ventura County, and it also offers a dual membership arrangement it calls Club 23.
| Sunset Hills Country Club | |
|---|---|
| Pros | The most family-oriented private club in the valley by a clear margin. Racquets program is exceptional – thirteen courts between tennis and pickleball. Par-71 hillside course with real character and views. Generally a more approachable entry point than Sherwood. Close to central Thousand Oaks rather than out on the edge. |
| Cons | Private. Hillside routing makes for a tighter, more demanding course than the yardage suggests. If golf is the only thing you want, you are paying for amenities you will not use. |
| Best for | Families where different members want different things. Tennis and pickleball players. Thousand Oaks residents who want a club close to home. |
Where Newbury Park and Oak Park residents actually play
Neither city has a course. In practice, Newbury Park golfers head to Los Robles Greens, which is a straightforward drive across Thousand Oaks, or west to Camarillo and Moorpark. Oak Park golfers usually go to Lake Lindero, which is minutes away down Kanan, or to Westlake Golf Course, or over the hill to Simi Valley.
If you are house hunting in either city and golf matters, factor the drive in honestly. Ten minutes each way is nothing; twenty-five minutes each way changes how often you actually play.
Just outside the valley, worth the drive
| Course | City | Access | Holes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorpark Country Club | Moorpark | Public | 27 | Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy design, open since 2002. Three nines: Canyon Crest, Creekside, Ridgeline. Troon-managed since 2017. |
| Simi Hills Golf Course | Simi Valley | Public | 18 | Ted Robinson par-71 championship layout, roughly 6,600 yards, run by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District. |
| Wood Ranch Golf Club | Simi Valley | Private | 18 | 301 N. Wood Ranch Parkway. The private option on the Simi side. |
| Calabasas Country Club | Calabasas | Private | 18 | Just over the county line on the Los Angeles side. |
Moorpark Country Club is the one worth knowing about if you want championship-length public golf and cannot get on at Los Robles. Twenty-seven holes at a public facility gives you far better odds of a decent tee time on a Saturday.
Which course should you play?
| If you are… | Play |
|---|---|
| New to golf | Lake Lindero, then Westlake |
| Teaching a child | Lake Lindero or the Westlake range |
| A mid handicap wanting a real 18 | Los Robles Greens |
| Squeezing golf into a work day | Westlake (sub-3-hour rounds) or nine at Lindero |
| Practising seriously | Westlake’s 40-stall lighted range |
| A low handicap without a membership | Moorpark Country Club, over the hill |
| Choosing a family club | Sunset Hills |
| Choosing a club for the golf alone | Sherwood or North Ranch |
| Wanting flexible tee times as a member | North Ranch, with 27 holes |
| Chasing something unique | Sherwood Lake Club’s Bear’s Best par-3s |
Buying a home on or near a course
Golf frontage is one of the more misunderstood features in this valley, so a few honest observations rather than a sales pitch.
A course view and course frontage are different things. Plenty of homes marketed as being on the golf course actually look across a road at a fairway. Both can be lovely. They are not priced the same and should not be.
Living on a course does not include playing it. This is the single most common misunderstanding I encounter. Homes backing onto North Ranch, Sunset Hills or Sherwood do not come with golf privileges. Club membership is separate, applied for separately, and priced separately. If playing the course is the reason you want the house, confirm the membership path before you write an offer, not after.
Errant golf balls are real. On some holes it is a non-issue. On others, homeowners replace windows. Walk the hole behind the house and look at which way the dogleg bends before you fall in love with the patio.
Maintenance starts early. Mowers and blowers on a course start before dawn in summer. Some people find it charming, some do not.
Community structure varies. Some golf-adjacent neighbourhoods here sit inside HOAs with their own rules and dues that have nothing to do with the club. Read the documents.
For context on what the surrounding markets have actually done, using identical calendar windows each year:
| SFR closed sales, Jan 1 – Aug 24 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Village – closings | 123 | 94 | 106 | 119 |
| Westlake Village – median price | $1,850,000 | $1,823,750 | $1,986,750 | $1,900,000 |
| Thousand Oaks – closings | 197 | 173 | 235 | 193 |
| Thousand Oaks – median price | $1,089,000 | $1,210,000 | $1,304,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Agoura Hills – closings | 42 | 56 | 44 | 49 |
| Agoura Hills – median price | $1,420,000 | $1,387,792 | $1,547,000 | $1,495,000 |
Source: Flexmls / VCRDS closed-sale data for the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of REALTORS® MLS, pulled August 24, 2026. Single-family residences. Figures reflect transactions reported to this MLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
I am not going to tell you what prices do next quarter, and I would be sceptical of anyone who does. What I will do is tell you which specific streets back onto which specific holes, and that is a more useful conversation.
Whether you are shopping for fairway views or just curious what these markets look like on the ground, see every home currently for sale across the Conejo Valley.
Frequently asked questions
How many golf courses are in the Conejo Valley?
Seven inside the valley: Los Robles Greens, Westlake Golf Course and Lake Lindero are public; North Ranch, Sunset Hills, Sherwood Country Club and Sherwood Lake Club are private.
What is the best public golf course in the Conejo Valley?
Los Robles Greens, if you want a full-length 18 at par 70. Westlake Golf Course is better if you want speed, walkability and a great practice range. For championship-length public golf you are driving to Moorpark.
Is there a championship course open to the public?
Not inside the valley. Los Robles Greens is the closest at par 70 and about 6,300 yards. Moorpark Country Club in Moorpark and Simi Hills in Simi Valley are the public championship options nearby.
Which Conejo Valley course has hosted PGA Tour events?
Sherwood Country Club. It hosted the Shark Shootout from 1989 to 1999, the Showdown at Sherwood in 1999, the World Challenge from 2000 to 2013 under four sponsor names, and the PowerShares QQQ Championship in 2016.
Can I play the private courses as a guest?
Only as the guest of a member, and each club sets its own guest policy and dress code. Sherwood and North Ranch both publish guest information on their sites – start there.
Does buying a home on a golf course include membership?
No. Membership at North Ranch, Sunset Hills and Sherwood is entirely separate from home ownership. Confirm the membership process before you buy if playing the course is the point.
Is there golf in Newbury Park or Oak Park?
No course in either. Newbury Park golfers generally play Los Robles Greens or drive to Camarillo and Moorpark. Oak Park golfers usually play Lake Lindero, Westlake, or head over to Simi Valley.
Which course is best for beginners?
Lake Lindero for a first nine holes, then Westlake Golf Course for a first full round. Westlake also has nine teaching professionals and a night-lighted range, which is a rare combination at that price point.
Where is the best driving range?
Westlake Golf Course, with 40 night-lighted stalls plus putting and chipping greens. Lake Lindero and Los Robles Greens also have range facilities.
Who designed the Conejo Valley golf courses?
Ted Robinson designed Westlake in 1967, North Ranch in 1974, Sunset Hills and Lake Lindero, plus Simi Hills over the hill. Bob E. Baldock designed Los Robles Greens in 1964. Jack Nicklaus designed both Sherwood courses. Jackson Kahn Design completed North Ranch’s redesign in 2024.
If you are looking at a home on or near a course in the Conejo Valley, I can tell you which hole it backs onto, which direction the ball flight runs, and what the membership situation actually is at that club. Those three things decide whether golf frontage is an asset or an annoyance, and none of them appear in a listing.
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