North Ranch Country Club is a private, members only club at 4761 Valley Spring Drive in Westlake Village with 27 holes of golf across the Valley, Oaks and Lakes nines, designed by Ted Robinson in the mid 1970s and with the original 18 rebuilt tee to green in 2024. Full access is held as an Equity Membership, a separate Athletic Membership tier covers the 13,500 square foot Athletic Center and its three heated pools, and current initiation fees, dues and waitlist status are set by the club and should be confirmed directly with its membership office.
Key Takeaways
- North Ranch Country Club is a private, members only club at 4761 Valley Spring Drive in Westlake Village with 27 holes of golf across the Valley, Oaks and Lakes nines.
- In 2024, Landscapes Unlimited rebuilt the original 18 holes tee to green under a Jackson Kahn Design redesign, adding new greens, TifTuf Bermudagrass and a two wire irrigation system.
- Membership includes an Equity Membership tier with full access and a separate Athletic Membership covering the 13,500 square foot Athletic Center with three heated pools.
- Current initiation fees, dues and waitlist status are set by the club and must be confirmed directly with the membership office, since widely circulated figures are often outdated.
- Surrounding neighborhoods range from North Ranch Village townhomes near $825,000 to custom hillside estates listed above $10 million, all anchored by the club.
If you are weighing a home near North Ranch Country Club, the first thing to understand is that the golf you would be joining is essentially new. In 2024 the club rebuilt its original 18 holes, the Valley and Oaks nines, with new greens, TifTuf Bermudagrass on tees, fairways and roughs, and an upgraded irrigation system. The surrounding neighborhoods, which run from attached homes near $825,000 to custom estates listed above $10 million, trade on that club as their anchor. Here is what matters for members, buyers and sellers.
What is North Ranch Country Club and who can play there?
North Ranch Country Club sits in the hills of Westlake Village at 4761 Valley Spring Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91362, on the Ventura County side of the Conejo Valley. Play is limited to members and their guests. The club positions itself as a community hub rather than a golf only property, with social events, tennis and a dedicated Athletic Center alongside the course.
The golf is a 27-hole championship layout designed by Ted Robinson in the mid 1970s. The original 18 became the Valley and Oaks nines; the Lakes nine is listed as built in 1988. The two most commonly listed 18 hole combinations are Valley/Oaks at par 71 and 6,753 yards and Oaks/Lakes at par 72 and 6,992 yards, both on Bermuda greens and fairways, according to GolfPass course data. A driving range, specialized practice areas and one-on-one instruction round out the golf program.
North Ranch Golf: 18 Hole Combinations by Yardage
Source: GolfPass course listings for North Ranch Country Club
What changed in the 2024 North Ranch golf course renovation?
The 2024 project was a reconstruction, not a refresh. Landscapes Unlimited rebuilt the Valley and Oaks nines, the original 18 holes, under a Jackson Kahn Design redesign targeted for completion in late September 2024. Scope included tee to green layout changes, new greens ranging from 3,400 to more than 11,000 square feet, sand and soil mixtures for drainage, conversion to a two-wire irrigation system with HDPE piping, bunker lining to stop washouts and plugged lies, and premium TifTuf Bermudagrass on tees, fairways and roughs, as reported by Golf Course Industry.
For members, the playing character changed too. A Golf Digest panelist notes the rebuilt greens carry more undulation, green surrounds are closely mown to allow multiple shot options, and areas adjacent to fairways now use mulch instead of rough. For homeowners on fairway streets like Par Five Drive, Walker Cup Circle and Ryder Cup Drive, a freshly rebuilt course is a tangible value story, which is why sellers in these tracts should lead with it; our guide to selling a North Ranch home in 2026 covers how to position golf frontage.
How does North Ranch Country Club membership work and what does it cost?
North Ranch Country Club membership comes in two primary structures. Full Membership is held as an Equity Membership with full access to club amenities, including the Athletic Center. A separate Athletic Membership tier covers the 13,500 square foot Athletic Center: a fitness center, multipurpose room, Kids' Acorns Club childcare, locker rooms, massage rooms, a racquet retail shop, dining, and three heated pools open year round, including a five lane lap pool, a spa and a kids' pool. That facility was presented to the membership by the Board of Directors and Strategic Planning Committee and approved overwhelmingly, and both Equity and Associate members have access.
On price, be careful with what you read online. Several widely circulated figures for North Ranch initiation fees and monthly dues are outdated or conflate multiple clubs. The club sets its own fee schedule, and current initiation, dues, waitlist status, equity transfer rules, food and beverage minimums, and any capital assessments tied to the 2024 course and Athletic Center projects come only from the membership office. Also confirm with the club whether owning a home in North Ranch carries any priority for membership; the club and the neighborhood associations are separate entities, a distinction we break down in our North Ranch HOA and gated communities guide.
What is it like to live around North Ranch Country Club?
North Ranch is not one gated development. It is a collection of established luxury neighborhoods anchored by the club near the western edge of Westlake Village. Sub neighborhoods include North Ranch Country Club Estates, Ben Johnson Fairway, Fairgreen Townhomes and Whitehawk. Association dues and rules vary materially by tract, so review the CC&Rs for the specific home before you commit. The range of housing is wide:
| Housing tier near the club | Representative pricing | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| North Ranch Village townhomes | $825,000 median list, about $465 per sq ft | Very thin inventory, entry point to the area |
| Attached homes on Par Five Dr and Dan Wood Dr | $1,395,000 to $1,550,000 | Closest attached product to the course |
| Custom estates (hillside and estate tracts) | Active listings to $10,495,000 | Includes listings such as 4400 Oak Place and 2111 High Knoll |
Two practical notes. First, addresses in the area carry a Westlake Village 91362 mailing address, while some locations are mapped within the City of Thousand Oaks; North Ranch Shopping Center at 3835 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. is a good example, mapped in Thousand Oaks with a Westlake Village 91362 mailing address. Confirm the jurisdiction for any specific property with the city before relying on it. Second, Westlake Village is split between two school districts, so never generalize school claims. Conejo Valley Unified covers Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park and the Ventura County side of Westlake Village, and operates 17 elementary schools, 5 middle schools and 3 high schools, and Lang Ranch is the only part of Thousand Oaks that feeds Westlake High School, per the Conejo Valley Guy district breakdown. Lang Ranch Elementary, for reference, serves about 723 K through 5 students at a 22 to 1 ratio, according to Niche; verify any specific home's attendance area through the district locator and GreatSchools. Day to day, residents use North Ranch Park's basketball court and multipurpose field or baseball diamond, and North Ranch Center at 1400 N. Westlake Blvd. serves as a community and event venue. For a street by street tour, see our complete North Ranch neighborhood guide, and for the top of the market, our look at North Ranch custom estates.
Price Spread of Housing Around North Ranch Country Club
Source: published list prices for North Ranch area properties
Frequently Asked Questions About North Ranch Country Club
Is North Ranch Country Club open to the public?
No. It is a private club at 4761 Valley Spring Drive, and play is limited to members and their guests. Anyone hoping to attend an event at the club should check with the club directly.
Does buying a home in North Ranch include club membership?
Homeownership and club membership are separate. Full Membership is an Equity Membership issued by the club, and a separate Athletic Membership tier offers access to the 13,500 square foot Athletic Center and its three pools. Whether residency carries any priority on the waitlist is a question only the membership office can answer.
How does North Ranch compare with Lake Sherwood for golf and lifestyle?
North Ranch offers 27 holes, a 2024 rebuilt original 18 and a wide housing range from $825,000 townhomes to estates above $10 million, with the club as a social anchor. Our North Ranch versus Lake Sherwood comparison walks through the trade offs.
What should move up buyers know about property taxes near the club?
California's Proposition 13 and Proposition 19 shape how a property is assessed after a sale and whether some owners can carry a tax base to a new home. At North Ranch price points that difference is material, so run the numbers with the Ventura County Assessor before you write an offer.
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