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3.9
1080 Reviews (1080)
5 Stars
253
4 Stars
471
3 Stars
215
2 Stars
62
1 Stars
79
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
84.7%
Recommend this course
880 out of 1080 reviews
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4.1
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
90.9%
Recommend this course
10 out of 11 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
3.5
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
1080 Reviews (1080)

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 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My round

No cart services on course. No rangers out on course to help with oace of play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Outstanding g day today. Tees off at 4 did 18 no rush.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Value

This is a decent course for the money. It's not a long course but can be unforgiving at times. Definitely worth the time and money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 144
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Old Classic

Love this classic layout and it's hard to believe you're playing golf in the Bronx! Such lush greenery and beauty. Course was a in great shape, but the greens were a bit slow and furry. Otherwise no complaints. Beautiful day and always enjoy playing "Vanny".

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok course, accessible by subway

Really need ranger to keep pushing the pace of play because pace of play was really poor

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

STAY AWAY!!!!

This was the absolute worst round of my life. Started off horrible. The first tee box was backed up over 30 mins... I don’t even want to re call this horrible day. Needless to say it was a 6 hr and 13 min round!!!! 72.00... you have got to be kidding me! The rangers did nothing about it either. Just a bunch of dopes! Place is a joke!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Playing nice in early season

I played Van Cortlandt on Saturday and the course is in about as good of condition as I’ve played it. Greens were rolling true and fairways were nice. A few areas still recovering from winter. The biggest problem is always pace of play because there is no one who maintains it. While the round was only about 4.75 hours, many people were playing the same holes multiple times due to the wait time. This obviously made the wait even longer so while some people played the same same 4 holes three times and didn’t have to wait, everyone else was backed up and the round dragged on.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Oldest public course in USA

My local course in great shape considering the bad winter that never ended ,I know a lot of the guys there so it’s a fun round ,greens were quick despite rain in the early hours

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent condition for early spring. Pace of play on a lovely spring day was quite good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Where’s the ranger?

Very slow play. Group ahead of us were very slow. There was at least a two hole gap developed between them and the group in front of them by their slow play. No ranger came along to get them to speed things up.

Mosquitoes (gnats?) were all over, especially the last three holes. (This was the Joba Chamberlain experience I never wanted to have). Hopefully they will spray there to get rid of them.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Reliable

As a single player I am interested in super low Hot Deals when they become available as I am not usually up to playing a full 18 holes alone.That's why I opt for playing at quiet mid afternoon times during the week.

Van Cortlandt is close by and I know the course well so I play there whenever possible if I see a low price deal. This week I played there twice.

It is divided into 4 distinct sections so riding only is recommended or you'll walk extra to the next set of holes.Most holes are wide open enough with only a couple of narrow fairways.

The course was in good shape for early spring.

The weather was chilly and cool.

The staff with the exception of one guy are very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not a bad course

First time to play there. It was cold on the day of play at 42 F highest. May be that why it was not crowded. Unfortunately, we had 4 snow storm in March and holes 14-18 was closed. We have to play hole 1-4 to make up for those holes. The course is not very long. Layout was interesting. Good for beginner. I am sure this course will be very crowded in good weather since it is so close to the city.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great Muni

great muni, easily located off highway. great condition

for an older course. well worth the trip.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

For a Muni, well worth it.

played this many times during off season as well as during. open all winter weather permitting and in excellent condition. well worth it.....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great Muni

Oldest muni course in the US. You will not believe the great conditions.Open all year weather permitting. Can be walked but has a few long streches in between holes. Well worth a try and you will come back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

For a Muni, well worth it.

played again this winter here. well worth the time. for the oldest muni in America in great shape and if you like challenging greens you will love this. very wide open layout and walkable, if you are anywhere near NYC have to try it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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