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Thomas Abarcaon Google

5 months ago

Navy Marine Golf Course is one of my favorite places to play on Oʻahu. What really sets it apart is the pro shop staff, they’re consistently friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. On more than one occasion I’ve shown up without a tee time, and they’ve gone out of their way to help fit me in when possible. They handle it professionally and with a great attitude. You never feel like you’re a bother, just the opposite. Check-in is smooth, the atmosphere is positive, and it’s clear the team takes pride in what they do. The course is always in solid shape, and the setting is fantastic. Really appreciate the whole crew and the way they treat people. Mahalo.

Smartgolfcourseson Google

2 months ago

Know the Course — Research & Discovery Series by Smartgolfcourses. (See note at the end of this review.) Before there were fairways here, there was a tent city. In the weeks and months following the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the land that now holds the Navy Marine Golf Course was used to house marines and sailors before they shipped out for duty in the South Pacific. The course sits less than one mile from the USS Arizona Memorial, on ground that carries the weight of that history whether you're thinking about it or not. After the war, the Navy brought in Billy Bell Sr.—one of the most respected golf course architects in American military history, also responsible for the Kaneohe Klipper—to design what would become an 18-hole championship layout. The course was established in 1947; renovated in 2006 by architect Robert Lohmann; and today plays to 6,754 yards from the back tees at par 72, with water features on three holes and mature trees lining the fairways throughout. It is rated among the top ten military golf courses in the world. Centrally located on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam—across Nimitz Highway from Honolulu International Airport and 25 minutes from Waikiki—the course offers a driving range, practice facilities, PGA instruction, a fully stocked pro shop, a snack bar, and the Mangiamo by 604 restaurant on site. The facility is open exclusively to eligible MWR patrons: active duty and retired military, federal government employees, and their guests. Smartgolfcourses documents every golf course on Oahu. The Navy Marine Golf Course belongs on that record not just as a championship layout but as one of the most historically layered pieces of ground on the entire island. PS: The Smartgolfcourses team has not visited Navy Marine Golf Course firsthand. This review is part of Know the Course, our Research & Discovery Series—based on documented research, verified public sources, and the course's established reputation within its community. Our rating reflects that research. We look forward to experiencing it directly one day and to the conversations that might make that possible.

Fred Perezon Google

a year ago

Fantastic golf course, a must if you travel to or are in Hawaii. Generous fairways, great greens, and very helpful staff. Price is really good too.

Michael Clarkon Google

a year ago

⛳️ Navy-Marine Golf Course – More Like “Meh-vy” Marine Golf 😐 Let’s call it what it is—a solid 2-star experience, max. If you’re expecting a hidden gem or some kind of standout military club dining experience... temper those expectations right now. The golf? Decent. The layout is fine, the greens are playable, but nothing about it screams "must-play." More like “well, it’s here and open.” Now the food? Standard-issue cafeteria fare. You know the drill—lukewarm burgers, soggy fries, and food that tastes like it gave up halfway through cooking. The kind of meal that reminds you you're still on base and not on vacation 😅. Service? Not bad, but not memorable either. Just basic and functional, like everything else designed for a captive military audience with limited options. At least the company I kepty was good, fopr the most part, but typically, military folks tend to act differently when out with their significant others, usually, you see their real colors, like "no color at all, even nasty" / fake folks I like to call them. The guy in the blue blazer sitting across from me was really a winner (weiner), but 75% of the folks were cool. Bottom line: don’t come hungry, and don’t bring high hopes. It gets the job done, but that’s about it. Might be worth a swing if you're already on base and just want to hit a bucket and grab a bite—but otherwise, you're not missing much. Go find a loco moco, you'll be more satisfied.... MTC

Mike Gon Google

a year ago

Great place for a round of golf with friends or by yourself. I always have fun here. Not located on base, bu a government ID card is required. The good: Tee boxes and fairways are pretty nice. Fairways and rough are full of grass, no bare spots. The greens can get challenging. They tend to be firm and fast. During the summer, it tends to get a little dry, making them firmer. Trees are placed in the right spots to add to the challenge...I've been next to most of them. Good variation of easier holes with wide fairways and ones with narrow fairways. Tends to open up after a narrower fairway. Sand traps have sand to hit out of, not packed down hard. Greens roll smoothly, there is some undulation, and the grain comes into play at this course. The bad: Really can't think of any big bad things. People need to fix their divots on the greens. The course is mostly flat, walker friendly. There is a good mix of walkers and cart riders. Pace if play is pretty good. Practice areas: -Driving range - mats only. Lots of stalls. Buy balls at the Pro Shop. Putting green - nice putting green next to tee box on hole 1. - short game area - good size short game area for chipping and pitching. There are a couple of practice bunkers to hit out of. This course has a Pro Shop with some equipment and apparel. From time to time there are some good sales on clothes and shoes, just need to go inside to see. There is a restaurant upstairs, we did not go there so I can't tell much about it. There is also a snake bar downstairs with bar food and adult beverages.