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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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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

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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4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
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Van not readt

Tee off marker were not available. Wasn’t sure if I tee off black or blue.and multiple hole on the green

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Bronx Golfing

I really enjoy this course. Yes it’s in the Bronx, Yes, some of the greens need work but overall it’s a great course to walk and play. The course was in very good condition for the season opening (I know they are open all the time) but now that the weather is warming up, it was busy.. my favorite hole is 18 where you can see the hustle and bustle of the Sawmill River traffic and say “Thank God I’m here not out there”. If you are in the area, you need to give it a round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

So much potential!

There was a frost delay and would have appreciated a notice on the website.

The course has so much potential if they put some money into it. Tee boxes were worn and no signs of improvement. Traps have sand but were filled with branches and look like they were never raked, ever. Greens were decent., fairways were fair at best. Fencing along trails were rusty and broken . You would think with the amount of play and the history behind the course there would be more done to restore this sleeping beauty.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Horrible Experience

Horrible Experience. We played today Sunday March 21st, 2021. Had a 2:45pm tee time. Arrived at 145 an hour early to warm up and check in. We were told we couldn't check in and there was a one hour frost delay to tee off. There were 15 delayed groups in front of us. By the time we teed off it was 4pm. The greens were in horrendous shape. There were additional holes left on the green from when they change holes. The starter and rangers didn't keep pace even though we were already delayed an hour and a half. Foursomes in front of us hit multiple mulligans holding us up further. We only got in 7 holes before it got dark. The fact that it was a historic course on what was otherwise a nice day was the only redeeming quality. Don't play here. Period. Anytime soon

Conditions Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

great muni

As always course in great condition even at this time of year. A must play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Great Day, early in the season

We got out March 13th. The course was in great shape for how early in the season it. was. Staff was great and the course was brisk and beautiful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love Vanny

Early round in March is what it is. Pin placements were BRUTAL though. Everything was at the corner of the green. They need to move them to the middle at this point of the season.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Early season pandemic conditions

It is a nice course that can be pretty interesting under normal conditions, but it was not in great shape and hole 16 was closed (along with the facilities, but not their fault). Definitely worth the money, but there is a reason you can usually find a tee time.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf in March

Especially after a harsh winter, the course was in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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