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2.3
258 Reviews (258)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
71
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.7
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.7
37.6%
Recommend this course
142 out of 258 reviews
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2.0
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
26
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.4
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
27.1%
Recommend this course
13 out of 48 reviews
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2.0
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
28
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.5
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
30.9%
Recommend this course
17 out of 55 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns praise, and uncrowded conditions allow golfers to play at a relaxed, unhurried pace. Friendly staff greet players quickly, making for a welcoming and affordable round.

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 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2025 #11)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Military Courses in the U.S. (2021 #10)
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Reviews

2.3
258 Reviews (258)
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Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Down hill

Use to be very well maintained.

Poor greens.

Poor tee boxes weeds.

Won’t return.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible greens but everything else was 12 out of 10

The greens have massive divots, basically makes it impossible to putt accurately…BUT this is a fun, solid course otherwise.

the staff are A++ and the clubhouse and pro shop are nice. Great beer cart selections too. It’s just crazy that they don’t fix their greens because it really is a diamond in the rough.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

If you pay less

The guy in the club house always looks angry. Tee box and green are horrible that need major renovation. nobody fixes ballmarks. I won’t pay more than $25.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Condition

Very disappointed with the upkeep of this course. Great layout and good pace but the price for the condition is not adequate. I will not be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bumpy greens

Title almost says it all. Along with that fairways were pretty beat up. There was tons of clover if you weren't in the fairway as well. On the good side the staff was good and not very busy.

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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Was not worth the money. If the course was better maintained, would be a lot better.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Game canceled

My game was canceled because of adverse weather.

Unfortunately I lost my money

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Damaged greens

Greens are badly damaged, bare and brown spots are common

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worst Course I Have Ever Played

If your neighbor's lawn looked as bad as this course- you would be upset with your neighbor. Weeds everywhere, overgrown grass, tee boxes are terrible, greens are embarrassing.

Course is complete garbage.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course Conditions

My favorite course. Love the layout. Not certain what happened but conditions have dropped tremendously this season. It is very frustrating. Not sure if new GM is in role or what situation is, but definitely low low quality course conditions. Then, that combined with higher rates and some new rule about only golf cart useage in mornings.

This is the US Navy course, I feel honored as non military to be able to play. Why in the world are our tax dollars not flooding into making this a pristine course? Make it free for all military and I’ll pay higher rate, but for goodness sake…let’s get the course conditions elevated immediately. Sorry, I just love this course and it was my home course, but now…it’s just frustrating.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Needs some work to charge this much

Have played here before, so I do like the track. However, this was the first time this year.

Greens fees have gone up, but then again, what hasn't? Sadly though, the care in maintaining the course has gone down considerably.

Tee boxes are poorly kept and are weedy. Most greens are damaged from burn out. Flag sticks are in need of replacement and ball washers without water do not serve a purpose.

I was truly saddened by the shape of the course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Terrible Course Conditions

Greens and fairways were parched in spots and greens had not only not been aerated in over 5 years, they also evidently were not rolled either. Additionally there were many goose droppings, large leafs and tree debris on the greens. Maybe they don't own a blower either. Very disappointed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible

Course was in terrible shape! Never will play course again!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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