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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
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
89.2%
Recommend this course
58 out of 65 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

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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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Tee boxes are bad

Tee boxes were terrible fairways were OK greens were in decent shape but slow and the pace of play was very slow but they have great polish sausage at the turn

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Potentially great course

I played as part of a twosome and it took us 5 hours to get through 18 on a Saturday afternoon. Besides that and some tee boxes in need of a little TLC, this course was fun. It’s not too long and greens were in really good shape. Most of the holes are tree lined and there’s some undulation to contend with, but it’s manageable, even for a bad golfer like myself. I’ll definitely come back, though maybe on a weekday to avoid some of the rush.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good experience

Course was in fair condition some tee boxes were a little rough. Overall very good experience

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Nice Course

Overall I had a good time here. This course forces you to shape Shots and plan where you want to be for your next shot. The tee boxes need work. Fairways were in decent shape. Greens mostly ok.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

finally a good course to play in city

first time here, nice course to give yourself self-esteem, and not too difficult for beginners. Took 5+ hrs only because group of 2-4somes ahead were weekend warriors (could have gone past 1, but not 2 groups). greens were slower than expect, so tended to over-read lots of putts, but look out next round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Lower Your Expectations

For a course renowned for being the oldest public course in the country, this course does not live up to expectations because of its I'll maintained conditions, tee to green. The NYC course in general charge ridiculous fees for sub-par golf courses, and Van Cortland is no exception. $80 to play a on fairways that are a tier above cow-pasture. It's 50/50 that your ball will come to lie on grass or a patch of dirt. Sand traps are dirt. Greens are inconsistent and patched. Tee boxes are a cleared out piece of grass at best. Don't waste your $, make the effort and get out of NYC to golf.

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

A Gem of a Golf Course

I have been playing this golf course for years and I continue to enjoy the challenge. I tell everyone that you will use every club in your bag. This is an old time course layout. Enjoy your round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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