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Conditions
3.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 70
Length 6150 yards
Slope 127
Rating 70.0

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2019.

Course Details

Year Built 1892
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Architect Nelson & Haworth (2000) Todd Eckenrode

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.6
434 Reviews (434)
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Mare Island

The greens rough and the fairways needed cutting, I know with recent rain that it needed it but weren't done, it's a good course fun, I'm playing a tournament there in 2 weeks hopefully they should be trimmed .

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

NightMare Island Golf Course

I shouldn't be so hard on Mare Island but I have pla-yed three times before and every single time I never really enjoy myself. I find the greens unmanageable, the fairway soggy and the lies too sloppy.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

??

Course is in fair shape. Its late in the year..no h2o..but at least cut the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too slow

Paired on course with twosome beginners not being able to swing, waiting too long for them to get the ball moving forward from everywhere except fairways and greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

6some

6somes on a Sunday? Come on, seriously...

People trying to jump in between groups on 10 tee? Call to pro shop and nothing is done about it.

This is a place I may revisit but then again, with no apparent leadership, probably safer to just choose another facility.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Golf Course

Excellent course that is not overly difficult; one of my favorites. However, there are lots of elevation changes. Moderate number of hazards. Great scenic views and the current conditions are excellent. Friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

rain

it rained it was cold and i should of asked for a rain check.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I might come back NOT!

BAD fairways....... BAD sand traps ......beverage service what's that? water on the course for drinking ? where's that? Even at a reduced rate 42$ was way too much I'm surprised their still in business

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

First time on the Mare

I played with my two sons and this location was midway between our homes. We thoroughly enjoyed the day, beautiful weather, great location and the pace of play was brisk for a Friday. Apparently the drought has taken a toll on the course's condition, but I'll definitely be back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Mare Island always a great experience

I've been playing Mare Island for two or three years now, and I'm always happy to be there. The views of the Bay, Napa River, and Carquinez Strait are always beautiful, and the course, with its hill-and-dale Scottish quality is wonderful. The shape of the course is seasonal but generally good enough to not get in the way of a good round. I'll continue to go there time after time. Love the place.

Be warned: It's not easy, but when you get the hang of it, you'll come back for more.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Historic Front Nine

Challenging, yet forgiving if you choose correct driving club or irons

Golf now usually has good rates for singles or double last minute rounds

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Kick'd my rear!!!

Fun course close to Benicia that will challenge your game. When the course is watered it is beautiful and plays nicely. Currently, the course has little water and is very dry/hard. We experienced crazy bounces and extremely fast greens. It was a fun time with friends and family.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course needs a good watering

If it wasn't for the dry, hard fairways, the course would be nice. It was a beautiful, wind-free day and we had fun anyway but it was impossible to take a divot.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I play this course alot

As we move into the winter months, I find the course to be more dry. The fairways are more hard pan then usual. I still think the value for the course is great and will continue playing it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What Happened?

I hadn't played Mare Island in over 1 year, so when I saw the conditions of the course I was disappointed. The fairways throughout most of the course were not maintained at all. The course was in very poor condition and it might be another year before I book a tee time at Mare Island Again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

outside staff need to be more professional . Greeted by a foul mouthed cart boy.

Good course, a bit slow. Outside staff need to upgrade their behavior. Inside staff member very efficient. great views.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

An entertaining course

Mare Island is a good course....entertaining and varied terrain. THE course is maintained in a good to decent level. THE greens are overall in good shape, which is a real plus.
THe only drawback was the lack of fairway grass, as with many courses in this area, that have gone to a firm fairways policy they struggle to maintain solid fairway grass density and growth. I am sure that part of the story is also the rising cost of water. Overall a good place to play and I think they have worked hard to make it a solid bargain for your money. Give it a try...I think you'll like it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging, geat views!

Decent shape like Blue Rock. Plays like 2 different course front and back. Bunkers could use a bit more sand but I guess it makes you try to stay out of them! Nice elevation changes with elevated tees and greens that are in nice shape right now. Some of best views of the bay along with the stiff winds to keep you on your toes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course............Killer Breakfast Burrito

Great Views, Great Burrito, Great Price............pretty tough course, lot's of "golf shots" needed .........FUN

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

The course was not very long but provide lots of challenges and required proper placement off the tee. The greens were in great shape and again required you to place your ball in right areas to have a good chance for par and birdie.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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