Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course

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.

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!

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.

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.

My golf buddies and I love Vanny because of the scenery and the condition of the course in general but the only thing we don’t like is their portal potty by the snack shop before hole 9(?). Doesn’t NYC have enough money? Nothing fancy just running water one is all we ask.

Always love a round at Vanny. The course was in great shape, except for the greens. I think they punched a couple weeks ago and didn’t sand them enough. That might be incorrect, but the greens need work regardless. Most putts were bumpy. Teeing off at 6:30 on a Sunday and finishing in 4 hours was great, but I’m certain the later tee times were subjected to a longer round. Gentleman in the clubhouse couldn’t have been nicer and the lady running the snack stand on the course was friendly. Definitely with a visit if you’ve not played it.