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2.7
214 Reviews (214)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
71
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
46
Conditions
2.0
Value
3.0
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.7
45.3%
Recommend this course
131 out of 214 reviews
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3.0
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.8
Value
2.5
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
50.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 4 reviews
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3.0
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.3
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
53.1%
Recommend this course
17 out of 32 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

2.7
214 Reviews (214)
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Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not bad for November 7th

Fairways were in really good shape.

Heavy rains prior week left as few bunkers in less than ideal conditions.

Greens had been aerated and were a mixed bag of very bumpy to little bumps.

Really like the layout of this course,

All in all considering the time of year , pretty darn good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Late in the year review

Walking up to the tee box.. there were no tee markers so you guess where the tee box is. Greens were aerated a month ago supposedly but greens looked like they did it last week or two weeks ago. Course was a little wet but not too bad and only a couple holes had a lot of leaves on the ground. Carts had to be in by 4pm but it’s still light outside till 4:30 so we finished our round at 4:30 and there wasn’t an issue. Glad I only paid 25. Good bang for your buck here

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

The pace of play is pitiful. When one has to wait to hit

a shot on each and every shot it tales a lot of fun, and creates a lot of frustration. Charge a little more and hire a full time ranger to move some of the old flops along at a respectable pace.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Course in poor condition

Looks like the course have some critters problem cause the tee boxes are torn up as well as the fairways. Fairways pretty bumpy. Very disappointed, this course was one of our favorite golf courses. Hope they can fix the problem.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

Extremely wet course

Was not aware till my arrival that there would be no carts available although my wife did text me that the course had attempted to notify me at our home phone. Walked the course using their pull carts of which we got the last two although there were only a handful of other golfers

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wettest course ever

I had forgotten that this course is a swamp after any amount of regular rain. This course is best played during mid summer or a drought.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really enjoy playing here

Always a fun round here. The course could use a little TLC. Tee boxes have seen better days and the fairways are starving for water. Overall this course is always a good time and a great value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing

B-

I’m giving this course a B- for a rating. Good layout but the condition isn’t great. Greens are small and need to be worked on. Don’t think I’d make the drive from the city to play again. Worth it if you’re in the area for the price alone.

PS: the pace of play was so bad and I had a 7:10am tee off! Twosome after twosome in front of me.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value

Veterans Memorial is a pretty solid course, with potential.to be really good if the greens and tee boxes were better taken care of. Great layout and fast greens. The cart girl is suoer friendly, and the pace of play is good. I enjoy playing here, and i will be back..especially if a Hot Deal for $35 with cart pops up again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course layout, some condition issues

I have always loved the layout of this course. Unfortunately some of the greens, particularly on the front 9, are not in the best shape.

Still a fun course with plenty of challenges.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

This is an excellent club

I played Veterans memorial quite often. Is a very good, well mantain and reasonably priced golf course. Jim (who is the person in charge in the mornings) always takes care of the players and get certain that they can go out and have fun. Bunkers are really good, and so are the greens. Some of them are quite challenging, but hey, that's the nature of the game. A lot of veterans play there so, I get to say thank you for your service, quite often. Keep the good work guys!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 80
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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