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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
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts 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

Reviews

3.6
434 Reviews (434)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Patio Dining 13
19th Hole Specials 11
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 68
Bunkers 42
Narrow Fairways 38
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 59
Locals 48
Advanced Golfers 37
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 44
Convenient to the City 28
Near Local Attractions 16

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Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/04/2018:
Hello. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

course has potential

Too many bare spots for me as well as the bunkers having little or no sand in them. The bunkers with sand have a lot of gravel in them.
The course has potential, it just needs to put some money and effort in the maintenance of the course. I understand a hotel is to be built near the course, so maybe then the course will receive a little TLC.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 08/31/2018:
Hello. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for playing Mare Island.
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The new carts are great

What a difference..lots of power..don't slow down on the back nine..4 hours..
Thanks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/20/2018

Thank you nopops22 for the four star rating and review! We hope to see you again soon on the greens!

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Bad

Greens were patchy, bunkers were like playing off of concrete. There was a six'em two groups ahead with no marshal to separate them . Will not be going back there!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/13/2018:
Hello. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for playing Mare Island.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beauty and the beast

Spectacular views, friendly staff. Poorly kept sand traps & fairways. Stay clear of the sand traps they are swarming with wasps.
TC

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/13/2018:
Hello. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for playing Mare Island.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/13/2018:
Hello. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review, and we hope you join us for another round soon. Thanks for playing Mare Island.
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day

Again the course was in great shape and played well except the sand traps thankfully I was not in them yesterday. Congratulations to the course with the NEW golf carts yes a small thing but made it more enjoyable
Be back soon

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/27/2018:
Hi, Robert. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We're glad you enjoyed the new carts, and we hope you join us for another round soon.
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Commented on 07/26/2018

Thank you Robert7228906 for the four star rating and review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the new golf carts! Hope to see you again soon this season!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layiut

Fabulous layout & views, plus 72 degrees , nice & cool with bay breeze

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/23/2018

Thank you Pettinellij for the four star rating and review! We hope to see you again soon at Mare Island this season.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course condition is improving. Good, for a muni.

We hadn’t played here in over a year, because the conditions were bad. Greens and tee boxes needed work, fairway turf was sad, and there were lots of dead trees, both standing and down. Too many years of drought followed by winter storms.

Greens and tee boxes are in good shape now. Fairways better too. Most of the dead trees have been removed, but there are still a few dead and dying trees. Not much sand in the sand traps. Lots of sand flies in the bunkers.

Biggest problem now is mosquitos, which weren’t a problem in prior years, and are reportedly much better than a few months ago. They do sell Off mosquito repellent in the pro shop. We didn’t use any today, and only saw two mosquitos. Not sure where they are coming from. Course only has a couple of water hazards. Maybe from the salt marsh nearby.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/16/2018

Thank you lronhaar for the four star rating and review from your recent round at Mare Island. We will pass along the feedback regarding the course conditions. We hope to see you again soon this year for another tee time!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mare Island review

For the most part the course is in good shape, the grass is well maintained, the fairways and greens are in pretty good shape. However, I found myself in three bunkers in the round. All of those bunkers were not in very good shape, there is almost no sand in them. The condition of the bunkers don’t allow for a typical bunker shot, they’re so hard it’s almost like hitting off the cart path. It’s time to add some sand to the bunkers. Overall though I really like the course, it’s a good layout, great views and a friendly staff, I will play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/13/2018

Thank you u000006411124 for the four star review and rating from your recent visit to Mare Island. We appreciate the feedback regarding the bunkers and will pass along the information. Hope to see you hit the greens with us again this season.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bring bug juice

Course is fun but some holes ridiculous and the mosquitoes were in swarms. Couldn't even put without 4 or 5 landing on you

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/09/2018

Hello Shoedog, We appreciate the feedback regarding your recent visit to the course.We hope to see you on the course with less mosquitoes this season.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course change

It’s always great but with the new layout change it was a little navigating the New holes

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/08/2018:
Hello, thanks for the great review! We hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 138
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course but traps need some work

Greens were in good shape, and most of the fairways where your ball would land were watered. Sand traps had no sand in them, this also showed up in other reviews.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/06/2018

Thank you treeranger for the four star rating and review; along with the feedback regarding the sand traps. We will pass the information along. Hope to see you again soon this season!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Amenities Fair
Response from on 07/08/2018:
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to hear your round with us was anything short of 5-stars. We hope you reconsider giving us another shot in the future. Thanks for playing Mare Island Golf Club.
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Give it some TLC please!

I will start by saying, I like this course a lot. It has a lot of history! If I am told correct, it is one of the oldest, if not THE oldest Golf Course west of the Mississippi. Lots of elevation change, AMAZING VIEWS!!! I have played here many times and it seems like the maintenance is going downhill which saddens me. The greens were in great shape which was awesome, but the fairways could really use some love. The number 1 green has a pine tree hovering it and by noon the green is covered in pine needles. Send someone out with a blower to clear it off a few times a day, thats an easy fix.

For the practice area, the practice green is fantastic. Great views and just a very comfortable place to practice your short game. The driving range could use new mats on some stalls. Others are just fine to hit off of.

Usually this course does not charge a lot to play which is a great deal for the average golfer, sub $35 rounds with a cart so its a great deal any day of the week. It is definitely worth a play! A very short course from any tee-box with lots of opportunity to score well!

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/26/2018

Thank you npasjuta for the feedback and course experience from your time at Mare Island. We are always working on improving the course. Hope to see you again soon this season at Mare Island!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/28/2018:
Hi daveloose, thanks for the great review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round with us and hope to see you again for another one soon. Thanks for playing Mare Island Golf Club!
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course seemed to be holding up. The greens were in great shape.
Place definitely isn't what it used to be but I found it better than 6 months ago.
The place has lost it's charm. Staff is aloof and completely unengaged.
It's a shame, this was such a great destination in the past.
Hopefully they can get it together

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Response from on 06/26/2018:
Hi troy5629567, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to hear your round with us was anything short of 5-stars. We hope this doesn't deter you from returning for another round soon. Thanks for playing Mare Island Golf Club.
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/26/2018:
Hi veterduet, thanks for the great review! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing #MareIslandGolfClub!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best time golfing!!

Challenging, beautifully laid out course, perfect weather right by the bay! Thanks...see you again soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/21/2018

Thank you Joe3967774 for the five star rating and review! We hope to see you again on the greens this summer.

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/18/2018:
Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. We hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for playing Mare Island Golf Club.
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