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3.9
1078 Reviews (1078)
5 Stars
252
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
84.5%
Recommend this course
878 out of 1078 reviews
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4.0
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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4.0
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
84.4%
Recommend this course
54 out of 64 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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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
1078 Reviews (1078)

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 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Quiet Friday night oasis

Sparse players so able to get further than expected on the twilight rates. Staff was great in pointing out a few of the hidden women’s tees. Would play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Van Cortlandt park Golf Course, Bronx, NYC

Have played this course many time before . Conditions and services are getting slowly for the worst.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 35
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Frustration at the start

I cannot believe that this course is allowed to have such poorly executed systems for starting golfers.

We were sent out as a twosome initially and then told half way down the fairway that we needed play with the twosome ahead of us and that their single had to play alone. And then when we were on the second hole we were yelled at for not playing with the people in front of us who were no where to be seen. This went on for 3 holes with multiple interruptions while we were playing which obviously impacted our mental status for golf is a difficult game to begin with. This was unacceptable and shows incompetence and lack of customer support for people who booked their time ahead of schedule. Also the greens had not been mowed down so it felt like a 1970’s golf course with how slow the greens were rolling.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 35
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1000 times over, recommend!

You can feel the golf history in the air as soon as you pull up. The head pro is a real stand up guy, the course is absolutely beautiful and pristine. 10:10 recommend, phenomenal price too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old reliable

As the oldest public Golf Course in the United States, it’s wonderful that Van Cortlandt Park is still a going concern. Its easy access to Manhattan makes it a real plus for the golf-deprived residents of that borough. It’s also a great layout and, during the week, the pace of play is usually reasonable. Sadly, on weekends, like all of the city’s public courses, it gets overbooked and a round just takes way too long. The course is in pretty good shape, though the tee boxes are pretty rough and the greens kind of slow. But all in all, it’s a great buy.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Finally put some work in

I will say that I was pleasantly surprised with how Van Cortland looked. Tee boxes restored. Actual tee markers. I didn’t have high expectations coming into the day but would definitely go back. I do think they need to work on the price though. 75 for a round is a bit high when westchester charges 54.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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