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3.9
1077 Reviews (1077)
5 Stars
251
4 Stars
470
3 Stars
215
2 Stars
62
1 Stars
79
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
84.3%
Recommend this course
877 out of 1077 reviews
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3.9
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
90.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 10 reviews
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3.9
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
83.3%
Recommend this course
55 out of 66 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

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Reviews

3.9
1077 Reviews (1077)

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 Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course, could do with a few amenities

It is a good course. Hole 2 and 12 are par 5s to challenge the average golfer, some of the par 3s are also tough. The back nine is very interesting, especially the last 4. The kitchen and the snack shop open late, if you have an early tee time, you won't get anything. The restroom in the course is terrible. There is no food cart going around. Bunkers are hard, some tee boxes need upkeep.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Improved

I have trolled in the past, but they have made a lot of improvements and the course was great. Ranger was a jerk for no reason, as the group ahead of us had a quick par 3 and he unnecessarily snipped at us to keep up. We were waiting in two holes. Know how to do your job.

Anyway, other than that, great round!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Great Course

we played Vanny for the first time the course was in Beautiful shape Club pro was pleasant and accommodating, took the time to go over course with us,we were in NY for a VGA event the following day and he told us about the various things the course does for Vets, we played on one of the hottest and humid days of the year walked the course as other have posted there are some holes where the walk to the next hole was quite far and a cart ( based on the heat and humidity) would have been the smart way to go, but we enjoyed the course and its layout

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course near Manhattan

Nice layout, good maintenance, sometimes need join with others because too many golfers here.

Toilet inside golf course is too dirty and smelly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible service, unfriendly staff

Let me start by saying that I love Van cortland lay out and history sadly that’s where all the good ends and the bad starts, the staff at the pro shop are rude unfriendly and not professional at all, I walked I didn’t ride but me and my partner were change for the cart after the game was over I came back to get a refund and instead I was charged twice. Unlike any other public course I’m not allow to bring my wife as an spectator and give a bad attitude when ask if she could come. Bad place to play

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

This course overall, is flatter than most I have played on.

Have been playing for only two years but I have played on 8 different courses between NYC & Westchester. I feel very relaxed when I play at Van. If you haven’t played here, you should schedule a tee-time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Public Course

The course was surprisingly well maintained with a very friendly staff. It was a very easy trip from Manhattan, I will frequent the course to work on my game.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun time

Always a pleasure playing Van Cortlandt.

Pace was a little faster than usual.

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
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Van Cortland

Course is in very good shape. Needs a couple more Marshall's to keep things moving but overall had a blast.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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