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2.6
210 Reviews (210)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
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3 Stars
38
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
45
Conditions
1.9
Value
3.0
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.8
44.7%
Recommend this course
129 out of 210 reviews
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3.0
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
66.7%
Recommend this course
8 out of 12 reviews
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2.9
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.2
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
51.6%
Recommend this course
16 out of 31 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Military
Par 71
Length 6637 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.1

Also known as Willow Glen Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1950
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Paul Loague (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $17
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Military Courses in the U.S. (2021 #10)
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Reviews

2.6
210 Reviews (210)
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great Value

The top dressing on the Greens was the only downside. Course is I nice play with pretty holes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Day

Course was a treat to play, despite wet weather/

Greens were very good.....great value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Course in bad shape

The course conditions are pretty bad. Many greens have patches all over and unplayable! Fairways are in bad shape as well. The only positive is the layout of the course is unique and could be fun if it is better maintained. Won’t come back again if they don’t do anything to improve.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value and fun layout. Some of the greens being worked on but overall an excellent value and layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

the weather was perfect the day I played and the course was in great condition. I read a lot of negative reviews of the course but it was well manicured and the fairways was excellent. the greens rolled true. I was hesitant to try this course but I was surprised at how well the layout was and the tee boxes did not look like a grenade had gone off of it. I would play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

greens in trouble

Greens on road to ruin they need to work on them and had issues over winter. why not doing anything this far into season is a sad reflection on poor management and maintenance practices. I know run by military and that says it all.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Terrible course conditions

I play Willow Glen several times a year, but this was my first time playing it this year. I couldn't believe how burnt out the greens were. The course is usually in pretty good shape, but it is in the worst condition then any of the other courses that I play. Won't be back until the course is fixed!! We have a lot a rain here this year and I really don't understand!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
ba68b6e4-341b-5abe-a7b9-7529d7421ea1
Commented on 07/11/2018

Thank you for your review of our golf course Robert. We are working hard to remedy the situation. It is everyone goal here to return the course to its glory and we believe we are on the right path. I will check back in with you soon, and share you some updates so you can return. Please feel free to call me at the course. My name is Adam Anderson PGA

Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Beautiful Golf course. Not too difficult, but not too easy either. I was the first one off at around 7am in the morning and I walked because they had no carts allowed on the course due to the wet conditions the previous days. The course was quite wet in many areas, however, I could see that the grounds crew was doing their very best to get the course into peak condition. I would recommend this course to anyone. I will come back and play again even though it is 40 minutes to drive here from my home.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

In shock

The title really sums it up. We had a group after work of 6 guys that played. So we spend around 30 a piece for 9 holes. They had a small sign in the clubhouse that said there was some weather damage on the course.

What it should have said is that half of most greens are severely damaged and almost unputtable while the other have have large 4x2 foot random sections missing. Seriously you CAN NOT putt on greens that have no greens. It looked like a course being built not charging full price. I kept score for one hole spend the round practicing approach shots.

If you have most of your greens missing then shut the course down and stop taking people’s money

Worst course ever

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
ba68b6e4-341b-5abe-a7b9-7529d7421ea1
Commented on 06/19/2018

Hello,

I would like to Thank You for commenting about the unfortunate condition of our Greens. They are not indicative of the 50+ year history. Beginning June 3, we have taken some very aggressive sodding and seeding steps to get our greens back to where they normally are,. We have also reduced our rates to reflect this repair. We are confident we will see our normally healthy greens get back to shape this year. My Name is Adam, My direct line is located in my profile and would love to talk to you about this in person. Thank you again for your honest feedback, it does not go unnoticed and is taken to heart!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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