Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course

It's been a couple years since I last played Vanny. Since then the clubhouse is finished and course conditions improved drastically. No pace issues due to an early tee time on a Friday. Playing here during the weekend, slow play is definitely a factor. The course is very popular amongst NYC players because it is reachable by subway. Teeboxes and fairways were definitely lush for NYC standards and greens although considered slow rolled pretty well. Over the years it's nice to see funds put into improvements on this track. Although not considered a long track, walking is a little awkward due to the course being separated in three different areas. Indeed golf course design has changed since 1895 but it's great for any golfer to play on America's first public course at least once. With the location convenience and friendly staff, any golfer would appreciate this track.

I booked a tee time at the last minute on a whim and shot 77. My best round in 27 years. A lot can be attributed to the good course conditions, especially the greens, which were slowed by the early rains but ran smoothly. As always the staff is great and I'm a fan of the clubhouse.

I never played this course before a week ago and I was surprised how well it was maintained. It was a fun course...especially the back 9. I look forward to playing it a lot more frequently this summer.

This course has only gotten better with age. The course has slower greens but have plenty of slope to challenge any golfer. Always finish in 4hrs or less on a weekday. I steer clear of public golf on the weekends and you should as well. This is also the very first public golf course in the U.S.1895 which makes it a must play for any golf historian.

Van Cortland is so reliable and close to me it is my go to public course, although Skyway in Jersey City is making strong run at it for me and my playmates. The condition of Van Cortland is as good as it's ever been and I've been playing there for more than 20 years. Greens keepers are doing an amazing job. Other than what Robert Moses is responsible for, the course is great. I stay away on the weekends so pace of play is not an issue for me.

Nice course and well maintained, its short but some

holes play longer than they appear. Overall a pleasant

place to play, can get a little crowded at times!

Good course poor communication with staff. Booked a tee time asked if any outing that day was told no then get to course had to wait because there was an outing. Tee off late then required to play with stranger who couldn't hit a softball if it was on the tee

Played 18 holes in 4 1/2 hrs. Greens are in really good shape, putts run true. Get a cheeseburger at the midway, mighty tasty.

A six hour round on a Saturday afternoon we were told is the norm. We got to the first hole and there were 5 golf carts already waiting. The 2 guys they paired us with left after the second hole which was over an hour into playing. We should have left as well! We started at two and finished at eight..just started to get dark. Other than that the course was in good condition and staff friendly.

Wasn't expected the course to be in as good of shape as it was. Par 3s and 5s seemed more challenging than the 4s. Par 4s were a little short so we played the black tees. Would definitely play again.

Overall shape of course is in better condition. noticed working on 1st tee box. Green still needs work, as it was too slow. But otherwise for public course not in bad shape. The price of 72 per player seems on high side in my view. would prefer to play here on twilight hopefully with less traffic.

Urban golf at its best. I have been playing Van Cortlandt GC for over 40 years. It has gone through many management companies and this is by far the best.. The course was in good shape for this time of year. The staff was helpful and very pleasant.

I would highly recommend this course to anyone.

The entire course was over booked and they continued to let people out, I understand it was a holiday weekend but still no excuse. it took almost 2 hours to finish the first two holes - 5.5. hours for only 16 holes! I will play again but would expect the clubhouse to do a much better job of managing time.