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Mare Island Golf Course

Mare Island Golf Course is located in: Vallejo, CA

Phone: (707) 562-4653 

Mare Island
Website: http://www.mareislandgolfclub.com/

Course History:

This is the oldest golf course west of the Mississippi River and was opened in 1895. It first started out as a nine hole course and was later expanded. Numerous tournaments are played every year at this amazingly beautiful and historically rich course. During World War II the army took over the course and to this day you can still see some of their bunkers.

What You Need to Know:

The course does have a cancellation policy for tee-times. You must give them 24 hours notice or you will be charged the full green fee. They do have a dress code and all players must wear collared shirts. Please note that tank tops are not allowed and the course also has a soft spike policy. In addition, no glass containers are allowed on the course at any time.

All golfers must have their own clubs. Rentals are available. Absolutely no spectators are allowed on the course at any time. Tee times can be booked online or by calling ahead and are available up to 14 days in advance.

The Mare Island Café is open for all meals, including breakfast. You can get their menu from the website. Beer and liquor are served at the clubhouse.

Playing Hints:

The first four holes are pretty straightforward, but the only par five, hole five can be a bit more difficult. It’s best to try to power the ball as far as possible and then use a 3 or 5 wood to get on the green from there.

The eighth hole is definitely tricky and is cut in half by a large lake. Again, your best bet is to use your driver to get over it in one shot and then iron out the rest of the hole.

Although the fifteenth hole looks like an easy par three, you’ll have to be especially careful to avoid the bunkers on either side of the green.

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Green Fees:

Fee Type Greens Fee Cart Fees Total Fee W/Cart
Weekday Resident

$25.00

$15.00

$40.00
Weekday Non Resident

$29.00

$15.00

$44.00
Senior Resident Weekday

$19.00

$15.00

$34.00
Senior Non Resident Weekday

$21.00

$15.00

$36.00
Juniors(Weekday Only)

$10.00

$15.00

$25.00
Weekday Twilight

$16.00

$15.00

$31.00
Weekday Super Twilight

$9.00

$15.00

$24.00
Weekend Resident

$37.00

$15.00

$52.00
Weekend Non Resident

$43.00

$15.00

$58.00
Weekend Midday

$30.00

$15.00

$45.00
Weekend Twilight

$22.00

$15.00

$37.00
Weekend Super Twilight

$12.00

$15.00

$27.00

Pull Cart Rental - $5.00

Driving Range - Irons Only. $4 per bucket

All Rate/Rules are subject to change without prior notice.
Please check in at least 20 minutes prior to your tee time or you may lose your tee time.

Lessons are available at the following rates:

Golf Lessons - Instructor: Drew Kuehl Head Golf Professional/PGA Apprentice

½ Hour Lesson $35
1 Hour Lesson $50
Series of 5 - ½ Hour Lessons $150
Juniors (17 & under) $25 
Playing Lesson $75 for 9 Holes

Playing Hints:

The first four holes are pretty straightforward, but the only par five, hole five can be a bit more difficult. It’s best to try to power the ball as far as possible and then use a 3 or 5 wood to get on the green from there.

The eighth hole is definitely tricky and is cut in half by a large lake. Again, your best bet is to use your driver to get over it in one shot and then iron out the rest of the hole.

Although the fifteenth hole looks like an easy par three, you’ll have to be especially careful to avoid the bunkers on either side of the green.

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Hiddenbrooke Golf Course

Hiddenbrooke Golf Course is located in: Vallejo, CA

Phone:  (707) 558-1140 

Hidden Brooke
Website: http://www.hiddenbrookegolf.com/

Course History:

The legendary golfing great Arnold Palmer designed this course and it offers a wonderful challenge for all players. From the dramatic changes in elevation to the tricky greens, you’ll have loads of fun at this course. All levels of players are welcome and most find that it is not too difficult to complete the course. Numerous events are held every year and the course restaurant is available for catering events.

Check their website often for web specials to save even more money on their already reasonable green fees. Their special packages make it easy for everyone to afford playing here. The course is open to the public seven days a week and features terrific course conditions. A scorecard is available online or at the pro shop to keep track of your progress.

What You Need to Know:

There is a dress code at this course. Collared shirts are required and no denim is allowed. Shorts are allowed but must be knee length. Lessons are available to all players from the pro staff. Please keep in mind that this is a no-metal spike course. The staff asks that you switch out your spikes before arriving.

You can reserve a tee time online or by calling the clubhouse. They offer several different packages for playing that we’ll list below. The golf shop stocks all the latest gear and apparel and The Grille offers lunch and breakfast everyday. You can visit their website to download the menus.

Playing Hints:

If you’re using the Palmer tees, prepare for a challenge on any hole on this course. If you’re new here, it’s best to start on the blue tees and work your way up to using the Palmer tees.

The first hole isn’t too intimidating, but watch out for hole two. It’s a long par five, but with the right approach, you can birdie or even eagle. Pros will find this hole relatively simple, but more challenging ones are to come.

The fifth hole is another killer that will require the right combination of woods and irons if you want to birdie. It’s not impossible to do well on this one but you will need a fair bit of practice to master it.

The sixteenth and eighteenth holes are nearly 600 yards if you are playing the Palmer tees and both offer quite a bit of a challenge. By this point, you may be pretty tired, so the best advice is to give it all you have to get a good first shot and then use your woods one more time to get a better layup to the green.

Green Fees:

Winter Golf Rates       Per Person                   

Monday-Thursday      $55.00             

Friday  $65.00             

Saturday, Sunday & Holidays            $85.00

           

Annual Golf Pass Packages

Hiddenbrooke offers you two options for Annual Golf Passes in order to fit your lifestyle and budget.

Weekday Annual Golf Pass

Golf Monday through Friday any time with scheduled tee time. Reduced member guest rate cannot be used in conjuction with already discounted rates e.g. twilight.

Annual Fee — $2,800.00

Cart Fee — $15.00/round

Unlimited Annual Golf Pass

Golf any day at any time with scheduled tee time. Reduced member guest rate cannot be used in conjuction with already discounted rates e.g. twilight.

Annual Fee — $3,800.00

Cart Fee — $15.00/round

Special RoyalTee Package:

Promotional RoyalTee Golf Rates at Hiddenbrooke (See below)

1 Dozen Pro V1 Logo Golf Balls ($63 Value)

Private Invitations to participate in monthly RoyalTee Cardholder Tournaments

10% off Golf Shop merchandise discounts (excluding sale items)

RoyalTee Rewards

Earn rewards with every purchase in the Golf Shop

Special prize for the golfer who spends the most in a given promotional month

Northern California Golf Association Membership ($40 Value) includes:

Quarterly magazine

Handicap Index

Participation in NCGA tournaments

Make Hiddenbrooke your home course!

How to Get There:


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Conveniently located off of I-80 at the gateway to the Napa Valley

Approximately 35 miles from San Francisco, 25 miles from Walnut Creek, and 15 miles from Napa

Take I-80, exit American Canyon Road/Hiddenbrooke Parkway in Solano County

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