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4.0
1104 Reviews (1104)
5 Stars
265
4 Stars
482
3 Stars
215
2 Stars
62
1 Stars
80
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
87.0%
Recommend this course
903 out of 1104 reviews
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4.3
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.9%
Recommend this course
31 out of 33 reviews
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4.1
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
89.6%
Recommend this course
60 out of 67 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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Van Cortlandt Golf Course
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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
1104 Reviews (1104)

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 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Finally put some work in

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 1
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bathroom by the snack shop

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens Need Work

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good day at Vanny.

Fast pace today. Course in good condition. Greens were aerated so a little tough on the putting. Good day.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Vanny

Always a pleasure playing Van Cortlandt. Course is in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 79
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

NYC Muni Expectations Met

It’s a city muni in January, 36° out and only people on the course was the man I was paired with, the 3 in the group in front of me and the 3 behind me. Course conditions are so so, pace was as expected with how little people there was and staff was easy going. Just moved here from LA, by no means is it on par with even the worst kept LA muni but it’s what I expect trying to golf in the golfers haven that is NYC. Not looking forward to peak season here but whatever.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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