Destroyer at Seal Beach Navy GC: #12
A view of hole #12 from Destroyer at Seal Beach Navy Golf Course.
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4.4
1292 Reviews (1292)
5 Stars
536
4 Stars
552
3 Stars
94
2 Stars
73
1 Stars
37
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
93.6%
Recommend this course
1152 out of 1292 reviews
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4.5
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.5%
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29 out of 31 reviews
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4.5
114 Reviews (114)
5 Stars
75
4 Stars
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3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.7%
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108 out of 114 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Military
Par 72
Length 6780 yards
Slope 129
Rating 72.8

The Navy Golf Course Seal Beach is a 27-hole facility that includes the championship Destroyer Course and the nine-hole executive Cruiser Course. The 6,780-yard Destroyer Course presents a challenge even for low handicappers with a slew of hazards coming into play throughout. The small greens have challenging slopes ranging from subtle breaks to dramatic drop-offs. To make them even tougher, you'll find strategically placed bunkers lurking along the edges. The tricky doglegs, which are mostly par 4s, will force you to think carefully about your club selection, and to top it all off, water makes an appearance on almost every hole. It's a long golf course that feels even longer due to the rolling terrain, but it is more forgiving than it seems with long, wide fairways that won't penalize you for being slightly errant.

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Course Details

Year Built 1966
Fairways Bermudagrass/Kikuyugrass
Greens Bentgrass/Poa Annua Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $21
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Mastercard, Visa
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.4
1292 Reviews (1292)
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Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/26/2018:
Thank you for the great rating! We hope you had a great time out there.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course !

Went there for the first time, as I heard it is a nice course!

It is a great course for such a great value on the week end. Not easy to book and see why ! but worth it ! Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/17/2018:
Thank you for the awesome review! We're glad you found value in the course. We appreciate your recommendation. Next time, be sure to book here for instant online booking https://navy-golf-course-destroyer-course.play.teeitup.com/
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Condition

The Navy Destroyer course was in the best condition of any course I've played this year. Fairways like carpet, fast greens with enough contour to keep one's interest. Fast pace of play in the early morning. Going back soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/17/2018:
We're honored Navy Golf Course is in your top golf courses this year! We hope to see you out here more often this season.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/14/2018:
We are sorry to learn your round took longer than expected and for any miscommunication that may have occurred. We hope you give us another shot in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hot Deal

Got a Hot Deal for a week out at the Destroyer. Got some friends to play. Greens and fairways were in really good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/10/2018:
We're glad you and your friends had a great time out on the course! Next time, be sure to check out our awesome daily rates here https://navy-golf-course-destroyer-course.play.teeitup.com/
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

여름 골프

오늘은 노동절이라 그런지 풀북킹이 되어서 오후 2시에 시작해서 17홀 까지 5시간 30분 소요 했습니다

마지막 18홀은 어두워서 못치고 나왔네요

앞으로 휴일에는 가지않을 생각입니다

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Response from on 09/04/2018:
We appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback. We are sorry to learn your round took longer than expected. Considering it was a holiday we do hope you understand it was more crowded than usual. That being said, we will work on this for future holidays. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we hope you'll join us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great experience

First time playing here but won't be the last. Tip of the cap to the greenskeepers. Greens were an absolute A and fairways a B+. And I'm picky about condition. Tee boxes in good shape, only criticism is there are a couple that could be more level.

Our threesome played in 4 hours even, even though it was moderately busy, so no complaints there either. Good value imo.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/04/2018:
Thank you for the great review! We're glad you had a great first experience of the golf course, and we hope for many more visits from you in the future!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout

Played with two nice gentlemen. Fairways are very good balls sits up well. Greens have true roll and some greens have excellent undulations so you need to place your ball below the holes to score well. The front nine has only one par three for a 37 par while the back nine has three par 3s for a 35. The back nine backs up a bit staring on hole #9 with three groups of threesomes.

I understand this is the course that Tiger Wood started golfing with his dad when his dad was in the military.

Good clubhouse I utilized their shower but you need to bring your own soup and towels. Will play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/06/2018:
Thank you for the great 4-star review! We're glad you had a great time at the course and are familiar with its unique history. Come play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 08/03/2018:
We are sorry to see your experience of the course was anything short of 5 stars. Please, do not hesitate to give more detail on what warranted a one-star rating. We would be happy to discuss and address any of your concerns. We hope you give us another shot soon.
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Maybe It Was Me

Not sure if it was because it was Friday or the Long Beach Open or just me. I had to walk off after 8 holes as slow play destroyed me when I approached #9 with 3 groups waiting. I don't recall how long it took to get there exactly, likely the three hour mark. Maybe it was just me not being mentally or physically ready for that kind of a round. The breakfast in the club house was fabulous and the practice facilities were great. I will prolly try again some day when it appears there is less of a backlog for the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 07/30/2018:
We are sorry to learn the slow pace of play on this day discouraged you from finishing your round. We hope you give us another shot in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course definitely for the price

Greens - A

Fairway - A

Tee Boxes - A

Bunkers - C+

Layout - B

Pace of Play - B

No drinking water on course - D

Value for Price - A+

Definitely recommend this course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Response from on 07/23/2018:
We appreciate you taking the time to give us your ratings. We appreciate the recommendation!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome Course....

Played a Hot Deal this afternoon. Course is in great shape. A few dry spots on the fairways but it’s understandable considering it’s Summer. Greens are a bit spotty but rolled better than average. Problem with the course is slow pace of play. Too many high handicappers insisting on playing blue tees. This course plays too tough for a high handicapper to play blue: plenty of doglegs, trees, and 10-20 mph winds.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/18/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review! We are glad you had a great time despite the slow pace of play on this day.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 07/16/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star rating! Come play again soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/16/2018:
We appreciate the 4 stars. We hope you enjoyed your round with us!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/09/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad you enjoyed your time at the Navy Golf Course.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Local Course at a Great Value

The Navy Destroyer course is in terrific shape with some very interesting holes. It's a very good challenge for the mid-handicapper with some long holes. It's a really nice track in very good shape. A couple of quirky holes aside, it was fun to play. My only objection was the pace of play - which is mostly do to the golfers and not the course. The day I played the weather was exceptionally hot and added stiff wind late in the day around 4PM so that made it more difficult. Bring your own water and ice chest, very little water on the course, and no cart persons bringing refreshments. The only opportunities are on Holes 9 and 11 which are at the Snack Shack. Otherwise, a great experience, I will play the course many times going forward.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/09/2018:
We are glad you found value in the course! We are glad you had an overall great time despite the pace of play. We look forward to your next round with us.
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

POP

It took 5 hours to play which was unusual. Prior rounds were 4:00 to 4:15. Usually the marshalls go a good job of keeping groups moving. Holiday??

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/09/2018:
We appreciate your patience on the holiday weekend, and we do hope you give us another shot soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/06/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star rating. We hope you book your next round of golf with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice

Good course maintenance and conditioning. Always a pleasure to play this course because of the care given to keep it in good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 07/06/2018:
Thank you for the great review! We are glad you always enjoy playing at Navy Golf Course.
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice day on the course.

First time playing this course. 3:15 tee time, finished with plenty of daylight left. Wind was on and off, not bad.. Friends have played this course many times and gave me suggestion on where I should hit it. Will play the course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/28/2018:
Thank you for the 4 stars! We are glad you decided to try out the course and had a great time. We look forward to your next round with us soon.
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