Miramar Memorial Golf Course

Miramar Memorial Golf Course sits on the grounds of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. Designed by Jack Daray Jr. and Kenneth Welton, the course serves military personnel, their families, and authorized guests. The facility operates as a public-access military course, reflecting the long tradition of golf on U.S. military installations where the game provides recreation for service members and their communities. The layout occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of the coastal plain northeast of central San Diego. The routing takes advantage of the available land within the base boundaries, with mature trees lining many fairways and providing definition to holes. As a military course, Miramar Memorial emphasizes playability and accessibility rather than championship-level difficulty, offering a straightforward test suitable for golfers of varying abilities. The setting provides views of the surrounding hills and occasional glimpses of aircraft operations, reminding players of the course's unique location on an active air station. The course serves an important recreational function for the Miramar military community, which includes active-duty Marines, Navy personnel, and their families. Military golf courses like Miramar Memorial often feature modest green fees compared to civilian facilities in the same region, making the game more accessible to service members. The clubhouse typically provides basic amenities and dining options consistent with military recreation programs, fostering a relaxed atmosphere centered on the game itself rather than elaborate club traditions.