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4.3
182 Reviews (182)
5 Stars
88
4 Stars
67
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
92.8%
Recommend this course
169 out of 182 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.5
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.4
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.3%
Recommend this course
28 out of 30 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public/Municipal
Style Executive
Par 34
Length 2582 yards
Slope 115
Rating 34.7
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Penmar Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Golf Season Year round
Architect David W. Kent (1962)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Reviews

4.3
182 Reviews (182)

What Golfers Are Saying

This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 10
Locals 9
Walkers 9
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 7

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Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunday Afternoon

I am a huge fan of the Penmar course, always great people paired with me and a fun time. I almost had my best game, +2 going into the 9th Hole and Mito, and I shared a meltdown. Double Bog...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Day to Golf

My second time playing Penmar and it didn't let me down. Quite a few holes to pull out the driver and if you miss the fairway, you're OK. 5 people usually head out together on this walking only course amd it's just fine. If you're in a hurry, you probably shouldn't be a golfer. You'll get backed up a bit, which allows for good conversation and then it clears up by hole 4 or 5. Enjoy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

DRIVE FOR SHOW, PUT FOR DOUGH

I live 10 minutes from Penmar, and I enjoying playing whenever possible. This last round was extra-special because I got to play with my 80 yr old dad.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

My only real complaint is the speed of play due to all groups being 5 players.. Having to wait upwards of 15 minutes at each tee box is a bit much.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Friday run

Usually an incredible pace. One hour and 50 minutes. This day it was plus an hour. A lot of dirt patches as well. Unusual for the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great little golf course

We really enjoyed this little golf course. A nice 9 hole walking course with some longer holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Walked

I had a great time at this course.

The course staff was friendly and professional. The pace was a little slow because we played as 5-somes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Hidden Away

A short nine holes, but not a par 3. Food and beer were a surprise!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

2nd time and will keep it going

It was my second time playing at the course, I had a great time early tea; the staff was friendly, and I had a great game to top it off.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Penmar By The Sea

A great afternoon of business development on the course. I have played this course for 40 years but hadn't in the past 2. Lots of great changes to the dinky coffee shop. Now it is a full service restaurant and bar with great food. The course was in great shape and the greens especially true. Great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Time here

I was in a group of 5, and there was a group of 5 ahead of me and after. Even with large groups, the pace was good. Had an enjoyable time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First time solo

I have played this course many times with a friend but this was the first time I played as a single. The group I played with were very nice and it was an enjoyable round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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