Sunday, September 29, 2013

Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA.

The Marshallia Ranch Golf Course is one of the top rated golf courses among the active military bases. Located between Vandenberg AFB and the Santa Maria mountains, the grounds include the 167 year old Marshallia Ranch House.  This is championship course, in the coastal mountains of California. It is challenging, peaceful and beautiful, with fairways cut through the wooded terrain.  Designed by Bob Putman, the course opened in1958 with rye grass.  The 18 hole course is 6845 yards from the back tees, par 72, with a 73.4 rating and 130 slope.

The course is absolutely beautiful, with excellent maintenance. Wildlife is abundant with songbirds, coyote, deer and maybe a wild boar.  When I played the course in March, we had some serious fog in the morning with blustery ocean winds and frequent patches of golf ball-grabbing ice plants. The staff was very helpful.  The clubhouse is fully stocked with the latest logo fashions and equipment. The facility also includes a snack bar, large dining and patio area, and men and ladies locker rooms. The driving range is convenient to the clubhouse. Oh, did I mention that the Marshallia Ranch House is available for Temporary Military Living?  Marshallia Ranch is a definite course to replay soon.


Manager:   Tracy Bowles       805-73401333         Tracy.Bowles@vandenberg@af.mil

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