Fox Hollow GC: #8
A view of green #8 at Fox Hollow Golf Course
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4.1
774 Reviews (774)
5 Stars
348
4 Stars
312
3 Stars
68
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
82.6%
Recommend this course
690 out of 774 reviews
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4.8
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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4.0
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
78.3%
Recommend this course
47 out of 60 reviews
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Course Highlights
Fox Hollow's challenging hilly layout and lush, well-maintained fairways consistently reward golfers seeking a fun public course experience. Friendly staff, highlighted by welcoming pro shop service, make every visit feel genuinely enjoyable.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6403 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.4

Fox Hollow Golf Course in Somerville sprawls across acres of rolling woodlands, offering dramatic elevation changes throughout the par-70 layout. Designed by local designer Hal Purdy, the abundant trees and hilly terrain have been deftly incorporated into the course. Originally built in 1967, the golf course was completely redesigned in 2000 to make it more challenging while at the same time improving its playability. Since its renovation, it has garnered a local following but it is still one of the better kept secrets of Somerset County, making it likely that golfers will be able to play the golf course regardless of the day or time. In addition to the course, there is also a practice facility with a grass driving range, a bunkered practice green, and an expansive putting green. One reason Fox Hollow G.C. is a popular choice, besides the enjoyable layout, is the affordability it offers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1967
Golf Season Year round
Architect Hal Purdy (1967)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

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Reviews

4.1
774 Reviews (774)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 32
Bunkers 24
Undulating Greens 24
This course/club is great for:
Locals 23
Advanced Golfers 18
A Weekend Splurge 15
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 25
Worth the Drive 20
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 46
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Never Again

First negative review I’ve ever posted. Slowest round of my 8 years of playing golf. Called the Pro shop twice. One thing to play a course without a ranger, not much you can do with a slow round. This course does have one. Every time I called letting them know we are two groups behind, they answer is “we know but there is a slow group and we don’t know what to do.”

We are 4 hours into the round and have played 13 holes. I am currently waiting behind a group on a par 3 whose still at the tee box.

Last time I’ll ever play this course. Absolutely brutal. It’s to bad because it’s a beautiful course. Absolute miserable management.

Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Grass Great, Sand Not

Fox Hollow does an excellent job maintaining its grass whether it’s tees, fairways, rough or greens. Unfortunately though, the bunkers were neglected. 5 days since the last rain and no traps were raked. Shame on management as the traps have potential to be outstanding. Wish the fours could be lengthened as well. Too many holes forced to lay up off the tee.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful round of golf in the fall

Staff was super friendly, allowed us to go out early before our tee time because course wasn’t packed. Excellent greens that are super fast. A birdie look could turn into a boogie in no time. Landscape looks stunning in the fall! Will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice track

Course in great condition, fast firm greens. I always enjoy playing this course. I try to take my buddies here and we always have a great time. Staff does a great job maintaining this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 102
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 228
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 250
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Top notch

First time playing FH in a couple of years.

Terrific conditions. Greens were fast .

No doubt this is one of the best public courses in NJ.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good bones

It’s a solid course. The bones of it are high quality - this isn’t some decently manicured pasture course, this is a course carved into the land, with wonderful elevation changes, water hazards, bunkering, and overall views. It’s a real golf course. The reason it’s not 5 stars is because the greens are only ok. The conditioning is fine, but their structuring is mediocre, with little creativity or thoughtfulness. Many of them simply run back to front, steeply, with no additional contouring. Additionally, 4 or 5 of the pin placements were silly when I played, set on the steepest slopes in the greens, and the ball would roll back to you if you didn’t hole the putt. That’s unacceptable.

The course could be great, though never long, as the property is too small, but it’s a beautiful plot. If they could put a few million into redoing the greens, it’d be one of the best options in Jersey. Still worth playing, but slightly disappointing as most aspects are excellent, excepting the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 228
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great experience

Played on a Monday, 1st group after an outing. Cart path only. Despite days of rain, the course wasn’t too wet. Rough was thick and treacherous. Soft greens held our approach shots well. Staff was friendly and accommodating, and even came out to practice green to tell us we were next up. I’d like to thank Taylor and Doug for their help. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cut the Rough please

They need to cut the rough down a bit...I never had such a hard time finding golf balls in my life...on 17 I hit a drive down left center of fairaway that went thru fairway by 6 inches...and I almost couldnt find it (an intermediate cut would be nice too)...it was almost as if they were hosting a US amateur qualifying event...very thick and would sink down...since my driving was a little off that day, I paid dearly...took 2 minutes of driving around on cart to find my ball on almost every hole...and I usually found it within 10 yards of where I first started looking...with that said, we waited on every shot on every hole for group ahead, as did they...so play was was almost 6 hrs.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Track

Came out Saturday morning to play a round. As always, I was impressed by the staff's kindness and helpfulness during check in. Teed off mid-morning right on time and finished in four hours. This even includes grabbing a delicious burger at the turn from Chef Rey. Course was in excellent condition, and I can't wait for my next round here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

chemicals in the air

the restaurant was closed at 5:00 pm and we were looking forward to this after the round. Very disappointing, exceedingly so. Also the clubhouse smelled atrocious from the cleaning chemicals and the course itself was loaded with the smell of insecticides, this along with the recent aeration of the greens certainly made the day less enjoyable on a usually great course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Course was in great condition.

Somewhat challenging from the blue tees

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice day on the course!

Course is in nice shape, great layout. Very accommodating staff. Good pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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