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3.8
1371 Reviews (1371)
5 Stars
321
4 Stars
693
3 Stars
234
2 Stars
84
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
81.1%
Recommend this course
1184 out of 1371 reviews
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4.0
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.3%
Recommend this course
28 out of 31 reviews
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3.6
115 Reviews (115)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.5%
Recommend this course
88 out of 115 reviews
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Course Highlights
The staff at Cranbury consistently earns high praise for their warm, welcoming approach at check-in and throughout your round. Well-kept greens and an accessible layout make this a strong value for intermediate and developing golfers.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6057 yards
Slope 125
Rating 68.6
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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Golf Season Year round
Architect Stephen Kay (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Discover, American Express, Mastercard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.8
1371 Reviews (1371)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Dinner 12
Amazing Food 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 22
Water Hazards 22
Narrow Fairways 20
This course/club is great for:
Locals 33
Walkers 22
Seniors 18
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 29
Convenient to the City 8
Worth the Drive 8

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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Cranbury

Nice course if you wanna walk 18. Pace was a tad slow, but it was a Sunday with a full tee sheet. Will go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 96
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My play

This is a great course to play if you’re intermediate level player. Couple par-3 are challenging. Tee boxes are not in the best shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 162
3.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Needs help

Tee boxes were terrible fairways are bumpy not very good. Sand traps had water in them, but it’s just rain. Greens are bumpy and inconsistent. They need to take better care course. It was a much better shape last year not worth the money better courses around the area for that much. The only thing that was really good about this clue Club was the people that worked there they were awesome.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Enjoyable round

First time at Cranbury and will be back. Weather was hot for June 5 and I walked but no issues course is fine for walking. Back nine was a bit slow but still finished the round in under 4 hours. Tee boxes were pretty good, greens were nice and fairways very good. Enjoyed the round and will be back. Finished with a couple of refreshing drinks in the Bog Restaurant. Staff in club house and Bog very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

A Hidden Gem for Families and Golfers of All Ages

A Hidden Gem for Families and Golfers of All Ages – Cranbury Golf Club, West Windsor, NJ

I had the pleasure of playing Cranbury Golf Club yesterday with my two teenage sons, and I have to say—it was one of the most refreshing and enjoyable golf outings we’ve had in a long time.

We teed off around 4 PM after warming up for about 30 minutes on their well-maintained driving range, which offers both grass and mat hitting areas. The facility was buzzing, but not crowded, and the vibe was laid-back and welcoming. Dan, the staff member on site, was incredibly friendly and accommodating—he set the tone for a great day.

One of the standout features at Cranbury is their no GPS cart restrictions. Unlike many courses that force you to reverse out of zones every few minutes with annoying beeps, here you can drive the cart with freedom. Of course, I was respectful and avoided getting too close to the greens, but as someone with weak knees, this freedom was a huge plus. My older son opted to walk the full 18 while I drove the younger one—it worked out perfectly.

We wrapped up our round around 8:15 PM as the last cart to come in, and again, no stress. Dan was there to greet us, but there were no alarms, no pressure, and no reminders about sunset cut-offs. That unhurried atmosphere was a real treat. It allowed us to focus on enjoying the game and each other’s company, not watching the clock.

And let’s talk value—$30 for a twilight round? That’s a steal. Even better, we learned that junior golfers can play for as little as $5 through local programs, or get unlimited yearly play for just $650 if they’re under 17. That kind of pricing is practically unheard of in New Jersey.

What truly warmed my heart was seeing so many teenagers and young players out on the course. As a father of two teens who are getting serious about golf, it was incredibly uplifting to see kids out there enjoying the game, competing, laughing, learning. It’s rare to see that many young people on a course these days—most are dominated by older crowds. Cranbury feels like a place that truly welcomes the next generation of golfers.

All in all, Cranbury Golf Club is a fantastic place to play—especially if you’re looking for a relaxed, family-friendly course that lets you enjoy the game on your own terms. We’ll definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 123
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Fairways rough needs cutting

Hard to find balls

Pace was slow but greens are consistent on all holes

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First round this year here, greens are excellent

Been playing here for the last three years, close to 25-30 rounds. this is the first round this year since October 2024 due to do trigger finger issues and surgery in February 2025.

The greens are in the best condition I’ve ever seen. Shot my best round ever, 75 from white tees, with birdies on 10 and 15, hit 11 GIR’s.

Walking as part of a twosome, played 18 holes in 3 hrs 15 min.

Stephen.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 253
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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