Clayton, CA
Oakhurst Country Club
18
Holes
72
Par
6,746
Yards
145
Slope
73.4
Rating
Public
Semi-private
Private
Overview
Oakhurst Country Club is a private, 18-hole championship golf course tucked into the rolling foothills of Mount Diablo in Clayton, California. Designed by architect Ron Fream and his firm Golfplan, the links-style layout opened in 1990 and was promptly named "Best New Course in Northern California" by California Golf magazine. Spread across more than 360 acres of lakes and natural wetlands, the par-72 course is known for its well-guarded greens, dramatic elevation changes, and a finishing hole widely regarded as one of the best in the state.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Location | Clayton, California |
Architect | Ron Fream / Golfplan (opened 1990) |
Holes / Par | 18 / 72 |
Yardage | 6,746 yards (Black tees) |
Course Rating / Slope | 73.4 / 145 (Black tees) |
Type | Private (non-equity), Troon-managed |
Practice | Double-sided driving range and three putting greens |
Course History
Oakhurst Country Club opened in 1990 as the centerpiece of a residential community in the Mount Diablo foothills east of the San Francisco Bay Area. Its debut earned immediate recognition when California Golf magazine named it the "Best New Course in Northern California." In the decades since, the club has operated as a private, non-equity country club. In 2018 the facility was acquired by private ownership, and in early 2024 Troon was selected to manage the club's golf and hospitality operations, bringing continued investment to the course and clubhouse.
Design & Architecture
The course was created by Ron Fream and the design team at his firm Golfplan, including Ross Forbes, Fred Bliss, and David Dale. Fream routed a links-style layout that blends into more than 360 acres of rugged natural terrain, lakes, and protected wetlands. The design leans on the natural elevation of the Mount Diablo foothills to create numerous uphill and downhill shots, while water and native areas frame many holes. Greens are well-guarded and demand precise approach play, and the closing stretch builds to a finish that reviewers frequently rank among the best in California.
Playing the Course
At 6,746 yards from the Black tees, playing to a par of 72 with a course rating of 73.4 and a slope of 145, Oakhurst is a demanding but fair test. Multiple tee options range from roughly 4,085 yards up to nearly 6,750 yards, allowing the course to accommodate a wide range of abilities. Elevation changes, forced carries over wetlands, and firm links-style conditions place a premium on club selection and course management. The par-4 18th, played back toward the clubhouse, is the signature closing test and a highlight of any round.
Know Before You Go
Oakhurst is a private club; access is generally limited to members and their guests.
Address: 1001 Peacock Creek Drive, Clayton, CA 94517.
Phone: (925) 672-9737 for membership and event inquiries.
Practice facilities include a double-sided driving range and three large putting greens.
The layout features significant elevation changes and firm links-style turf; a cart is recommended.
History
Year built
1990
Architect
Ron Fream (Golfplan)
Aerial view of the Ron Fream-designed links-style course at Oakhurst Country Club, Clayton, CA. Photo courtesy of Oakhurst Country Club (oakhurstcc.com).
Aerial photo of Oakhurst Country Club set in the foothills of Mount Diablo, Clayton, CA. Photo courtesy of Oakhurst Country Club (oakhurstcc.com).
Course scenery at Oakhurst Country Club, Clayton, CA, showing well-guarded greens and natural wetlands. Photo courtesy of Oakhurst Country Club (oakhurstcc.com).
Course scenery at Oakhurst Country Club, Clayton, CA, with lakes and elevation changes across the layout. Photo courtesy of Oakhurst Country Club (oakhurstcc.com).
Course scenery at Oakhurst Country Club, Clayton, CA. Photo courtesy of Oakhurst Country Club (oakhurstcc.com).
Signature hole scenery at Oakhurst Country Club, Clayton, CA. Photo courtesy of Oakhurst Country Club (oakhurstcc.com).