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3.9
1077 Reviews (1077)
5 Stars
251
4 Stars
470
3 Stars
215
2 Stars
62
1 Stars
79
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
84.3%
Recommend this course
877 out of 1077 reviews
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3.9
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
90.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 10 reviews
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3.9
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
83.3%
Recommend this course
55 out of 66 reviews
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Course Highlights
As the oldest public golf course in the United States, this tree-lined layout delivers a genuinely historic round with well-maintained greens and a highly regarded course design. Friendly, attentive staff and strong value for money make it a rewarding destination for golfers of all levels.

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Holes 18
Type Municipal
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 6002 yards
Slope 119
Rating 68.5
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Van Cortlandt Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1895
Architect Stephen Kay (2008) Tom Bendelow (1898) William F. Mitchell

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

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Reviews

3.9
1077 Reviews (1077)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 10
Narrow Fairways 9
Thick Rough 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 18
Walkers 8
Beginners 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 23

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Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Winter golf 10/10

Played here on Presidents Day with my brother and father. Course was well kept and the greens were maintained well for off-season. If you are looking to get out and play during the off season this is the place to be.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best in NYC

We played a round in a warm February day, can’t complain about that. Van Cortland is a fantastic layout and has stood the test of time. It’s a great value in the NYC area. Course was in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

NearbyWoods and surrounding swamp

Perimeter needs ckeanup.

Greens are excellent. Reception and starter are efficient.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fairways and bunkers were in expected and acceptable compromised condition for February.

THE GREENS ,CHALLENGING TO READ ,WERE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND CONTRIBUTED TO A VERY ENJOYABLE ROUND.

Complements to the Greenskeeper..

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Loved this course!

Had a great time golfing mid-Feb. Amazing conditions considering it is middle of winter. Will plan to come a lot during the summer, some great challenging holes and some fun easier holes to balance the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Golf Day !

We played a Friday afternoon at 2PM, got in 16 holes before darkness, weather was 50's course was in great shape for February ! $30 bucks,$10 for cart ! It was a great afternoon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

It's a fine layout but the staff is not very friendly and the conditions were pretty bad. To be fair it was February, but nonetheless the prices were way too high for the time of year, the course conditions, and the pace of play.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good winter golf destination

Not the best kept course, but not the worst either. Very decent for $60 with cart for someone who does not live in NYC. Could do worse.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 199
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

winter golf

The course does not drain well so cart path only, and some soggy fairways, tee boes , greens were ok. The players need to fix ball marks

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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