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3.7
688 Reviews (688)
5 Stars
102
4 Stars
216
3 Stars
182
2 Stars
106
1 Stars
82
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
80.8%
Recommend this course
457 out of 688 reviews
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3.4
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.0
Layout
3.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
62.5%
Recommend this course
5 out of 8 reviews
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4.0
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.7%
Recommend this course
50 out of 57 reviews
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Course Highlights
New ownership has dramatically revitalized the greens, fairways, and bunkers, making Rock Ridge a genuinely impressive course transformation. Exceptionally welcoming staff and strong value for the experience keep golfers returning regularly.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6206 yards
Slope 125
Rating 68.7

Formerly known as Minebrook Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1919
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
688 Reviews (688)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Brunch 14
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 21
Bunkers 15
Narrow Fairways 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 19
Beginners 13
Seniors 10
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 18
Worth the Drive 14

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Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice Friendly Course

The course was making some improvements and removing some trees. However, this did not hurt the golf play. Some holes required certain shots to be made. This just made the course slightly challenging. A Good Time was had!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improving

Some fairways and tee boxes still need lots of "TLC".

Nevertheless I must say that a tremendous improvement has occurred in pretty much in all the greens.

I was pleasantly surprised .

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 202
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Haven’t played here in a long time

I was reading the reviews and decided to give it another try. Haven’t played here in 7-8 years. I was pleasantly surprised the greens had been aerated about 2 weeks ago but were in good shape and getting better. I’m really glad that the new management is doing a great job bringing this course back from the dead and a big shoutout to the head greens keeper and his staff. I will definitely be back soon

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 202
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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 62
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rebirth in Hackettstown

Minebrook is now Rock Ridge GC. I avoided playing this track for a couple of years because the owners had let conditions slip badly. I heard through the grapevine that new ownership has been working hard to bring this course back from the brink. I'm glad I gave them a 2nd look. conditions were very playable. The greens were especially notable as being in good shape. Is the course perfect? Absolutely not. Tee boxes need work as does most of the fairways; very weedy. I am impressed with the progress the new owners have made in relatively short order. If they continue to make improvements, Rock Ridge will be on everyone's radar.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Keeps getting better

Since the change ownership you can see all the improvements to the course. Long gone is the crab grass on the greens. The transformation has been impressive in a short period of time. Thank you for your hard work

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 202
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Robbery

Absolutely the worst golf experience I’ve had all summer. Showed up after driving an hour for them to tell me the front 9 was closed, and the entire back 9 was aerated. AFTER I PAID. The fairways are thicker than my front lawn, and the greens are terrible. 0 upkeep on the pace of play, got stuck behind 2 groups of 4 that took 3 hours for 9 hole. Course layout is not bad, but the conditions are terrible. Go to flanders nearby for a good experience. Absolute robbery for the price, I’ll never be back here. Enjoy my money, thanks!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 202
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good and Bad

Kudos to ownership for improved conditions. However long way to go before I return. Course was not crowded yet over 2 1/2 to play nine and that was with a group skipping the greens on at least 3.

No rangers, no monitoring of play and the cart deposit is precious.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough around edges

I appreciate what the new owners are trying to do but it may be awhile before this course is ready. The lower holes seem to have experienced flooding and were quite rugged. The upper holes are a bit drier and fun to play. It’s a good deal for 18 holes. I hope it dries out and that the new owners make enough money to make it worth their while.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 75
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow Pacé of play

There was a league about to go out just before my tee time.

I was requested to start on 7 up to nine then go on #1.

By the time I got to # 1 tee there were 3 groups waiting tee off.

It took 3 hours to play 8 holes.

On the bright side the greens I had a chance to put on were in good condition although in need of a good trim..

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New And Improved

Greens are much better than before and staff are so friendly so I’m grateful it’s under new ownership. Tee boxes need work but I think with full weekends and a growing maintenance budget, this course will be a staple in my rotation soon.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 202
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting better, but not great.

The course has improved over the last two years. The greens and traps are now in good shape. The fairways have gotten better, there's no longer swamps in the landing areas, but work is still needed (and is in progress). The tee boxes are still HORRIBLE (but that doesn't concern me a lot).

Don't love the layout; there's a lot of weird driving holes.

It was a HOT Monday AM and the pace was still slow. If you go as a twosome, expect to be paired up at the start or be compelled to after a few holes (I've never finished a round as a twosome here). Of course this isn't unusual in NJ.

Price has gotten high given the course and conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 202
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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