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4.0
1107 Reviews (1107)
5 Stars
267
4 Stars
483
3 Stars
215
2 Stars
62
1 Stars
80
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
87.3%
Recommend this course
906 out of 1107 reviews
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4.3
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.4%
Recommend this course
34 out of 36 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.1
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
89.7%
Recommend this course
61 out of 68 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.

About

Holes 18
Type Municipal
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 6002 yards
Slope 119
Rating 68.5
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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

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.0
1107 Reviews (1107)

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 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Charming Course

I really like the old charm and layout of this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Classic NYC muni

Great course, in great shape for a muni. Accessible via subway. I play Vanny more than a dozen times a year; good variety of holes and looks, more interesting than just ‘bang driver’ every tee box, it’s a course that rewards a little course management.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st round at Van NY

Great course, beautiful layout and excellent location. Friendly staff and service.

Only issue was the sprinklers coming at 730 am on the greens while we were playing. Completely destroyed 2-3 holes and took away the good feeling.

Rest all good

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Never Again

No carts when arrived, and 3 groups on the tee at the firsg hole. Jammed packed.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible Golf Courses

One of the worst golf courses I’ve ever played at, never coming back here. The course managers were very rude to our entire party and the pace of play was terrible. The tee boxes might have been the hardest ground I’ve ever felt. Terrible conditions for the price we paid. Overall, one of the worst experiences we had golfing.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Solid public NYC option

Course is in good condition with exception of tee boxes. Pace of play is always slow. Expect a 5 hour round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Crowded and rushed

The ground at the tee was hard and difficult to put tees in the ground. The cart paths were rough and uneven.

I'm new to golf and felt completely rushed the entire time I was out on the course. The Marshall came around to scream at me for letting another group pass me, and he immediately felt bad when I told him it was my third time ever golfing. Regardless, my first two rounds at other courses didn't feel rushed like this. I don't think I'll be coming back.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Old VCGC Needs a Facelift

This is my local course and I frequently play here during the week. The pace of play can vary from time to time and it's possible to finish your round in under 4 hours. This is not happening on the weekends. Expect a 5 hour round.

The course layout is easy but if you want to walk be prepared for a long walk. The first tee is 1/4 mile or more from the clubhouse. You will have another long walk from hole 2-3, 7-8 and 13-14. Your longest walk will be from 14-15 and 18-clubhouse. The last four holes are very hilly but fun to play.

Overall I like the course because it close to home and they have really juicy burgers. What the course is in need of is some serious repair to the cart paths as they are riddled with potholes. The course maintenance staff has been improving the greens and tee boxes over the years.

After you finish your round you should consider Jakes Steak House located on Broadway near Manhattan College Avenue.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

What a difference

I have been playing vanny for many years now because it is a local course for me. I have seen this course at its worst and all I can say now is WOW I don’t remember when the course has looked this nice. They redid the first tee box that was in dire need to get fix, and there is actually grass on all the other tees. I am in complete shock. The bunkers are being cleaned out and reshaped.oh and one more thing for once the greens look and are rolling like they have never before. I was told there is a new superintendent who took over last year and you can totally see the changes being made. I am totally impressed and can’t wait to see what the 2023 golf season has in store for Vanny!! Hats off to the superintendent and his crew they are doing an outstanding job!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun but cart pricing is sketchy

I had a blast but they charged me 20 dollars per person to rent a cart which felt a little predatory. We payed for the round and the cart already seats two golfers so why charge for my playing partner?

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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