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Miramar Memorial Course

Miramar Memorial Golf Course

San Diego, CA, USA
RBOLT GOLF
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18 holesPar 726,811 yds72.3/116

About this 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.

Quick facts

Location
San Diego, CA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1966
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,811 yards
Difficulty
72.3/116
Course Vaults score
4.0

Getting there

Most visitors to Miramar Memorial Golf Course arrive through San Diego International Airport, a quick fifteen-minute drive north along Interstate 805 into the sprawling grounds of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The course sits within an active military installation, so access requires proper identification and base clearance - a quiet reminder that this municipal gem exists within a working defense complex. The approach transitions from suburban San Diego into gated military terrain, where the fairways unfold against a backdrop of open California sky and the distant hum of naval aviation, offering an unexpectedly serene round in the shadow of American service.

FAQ

Common questions about Miramar Memorial

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Miramar Memorial has a Course Vaults score of 4.0 out of 10 based on 5 logged golfers.

Miramar Memorial was designed by Jack Daray Jr. and Kenneth Welton.

Yes. Miramar Memorial is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Miramar Memorial is 72.

Miramar Memorial plays 6,811 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Miramar Memorial is 116.

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