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4.2
735 Reviews (735)
5 Stars
417
4 Stars
236
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
85.5%
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674 out of 735 reviews
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5.0
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
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0
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.8
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 9 reviews
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4.2
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
82.0%
Recommend this course
50 out of 61 reviews
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Course Highlights
Berkshire Valley's course layout consistently earns top marks, with challenging holes, fast greens, and well-maintained fairways impressing repeat visitors. Friendly staff and solid value make this scenic course a strong choice for golfers of all skill levels.

About

Holes 18
Type Municipal
Par 71
Length 6810 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.2

Berkshire Valley has a scenic location in the Highlands region of northern New Jersey. It is known as one of best public golf courses in the area. The course is perched atop the ridge of Green Pond Mountain, providing a dramatic topography for a challenging round of golf. The front of the golf course was carefully carved from a hillside, featuring narrow fairways that place a premium on accuracy. The first five holes are particularly scenic as well as formidable. There are some open holes that play along the cliffs, subjecting them to the prevailing winds, one of these is the intimidating par-5 third. The Berkshire Valley golf course finishes with its signature hole. This hole can be deceiving since it has a generous fairway, but the second shot is uphill to a tough green.

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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Golf Season Year round
Architect Roger Rulewich (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.2
735 Reviews (735)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 10
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 37
Elevation Changes 35
Bunkers 27
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 37
Advanced Golfers 26
Locals 23
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 34
In the 'Burbs 15

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Reviews 37
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

gem

always a pleasure to play here. the only problem is that the rates are too high for out of county

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 115
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

my home course and i love it

this has become my home course over the last 2 years and i love playing it. the first 5 holes looking out over the valley is spectacular. remember to hit little baby fades on the first 5 holes and you will be fine. #2 just get up to the front and chip and putt. it plays at 3 1/2 but if you lose it left or right double is real easy. great combination of easy birdie holes and the few real difficult ones to make your score skyrocket if not careful. enjoy the views and appreciate the layout!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 206
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

the course was a mess

The greens were sanded and the fairways (or mud pits) were aerated.

Which was not mentioned anywhere on line or even when checking in.

Way over priced for the condition of the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Pleasantly Surprised!

Having lived in Manhattan for 10 years and in constant search of public golf courses in the area, I was surprised that I had never come across Berkshire Valley when it was suggested to me. We snagged the first time out of the box this weekend and loved the course.

The course was in terrific condition for this early in the season. The greens hadn't been rolled yet, so they were certainly slower than normal, but that didn't take away from the round. The course layout is interesting. Some narrow holes on the mountain side to start the front, and things open up a bit after that as you come back down. The fairways are in great condition. I really enjoyed the variety of holes; I think I hit every club in my bag.

We really enjoyed the round and the course. Will definitely come back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

great views

i really like this place they tend to overbook quite often but they make it work.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 161
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
New York Advisor
First Time Playing

Solid track, local knowledge helps with the layout and greens

Was pleasantly surprised, heard nice things about this place and was glad I finally got the chance to play it. Super friendly staff helped up get situated and my friends and I enjoyed our round on a Friday afternoon. Course conditions were great and fairways and greens topped the private clubs I played earlier this year. Holes have many variations as in narrow/moderately wide fairways, force carries, water, and elevation changes. Love how some holes were built along the mountain slope creating picturesque views. With autumn turn, the golf course view was beautiful. Was pleased I actually used all 14 clubs. Definitely worth the drive for a NYC local especially if you could play the other high quality tracks in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Very picturesque course, always in great shape, friendly staff and for a public course rangers keep it moving!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 114
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Watch out for no.14

Quite challenging course with a variety of holes. Need to drive it straight especially the first few holes. No.14 is a drivable par 4 where most could hit the downhill green with a fairway metal but many times..it happened to me at least 3-4 times... I would be on the green putting and someone back at the tee would hit his tee shot on the green missing me by a few feet. I wish the starter would warn the players about this 14th hole and maybe put a warning sign at the tee to wait until the green has cleared before they hit their tee shot...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course, great value, need to get rangers out more

Berkshire is a hidden gem, to me two courses in one. First nine a woodlands type course carved into the mountain and the second nine almost a links type course nestled in the valley. The one problem is on this day rangers were not out and one foursome (two ahead of us) turned a under four hour round into almost a five hour round, they had at least two open holes ahead of them. Only thing that turned a great day into just a good one.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well Rounded Course

Played 4 courses in Veron area. This was our favorite. Challenging with a variety of holes presenting different challenges. Fairways and greens in excellent condition. Friendly staff. Excellent views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wow! That's Jersey Strong

Fantastic! Everything about this place screams resort course. Friendly faces in the pro shop and at the starter's hut. On the course at the appointed time and absolutely stunning track.

Small landing areas, lots of tilt, fast-ish greens make this a place a challenge. Well worth a visit.

Consider a round during the fall. Views must be specatular.

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

June 2017 Review

Course was in great shape and the staff were very friendly. Greens were medium speed and there was no waiting on any of the holes this day. Come out and enjoy one of Morris Counties best courses!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

One of the best

Since moving to Jersey at the start of the golf season, this is one of the best courses I've played. An incredibly fun, interesting, challenging layout. Every tee shot, and many 2nd or 3rd shots, present multiple options. Definitely a thinking man's course. The first five holes are incredible, playing high up on a ridge overlooking the other 13 holes. And even the the latter 13 holes play on flatter ground, they are still incredibly unique and interesting. The course was in perfect condition but for the geese pooping all over and literally tearing up the fairway with their beaks (I guess there's food under there?). Still, despite that one complaint, I can't recommends this course enough from a golf perspective.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

good deal great layout for public.

Staff friendly, got me out on time. Pace was good, fun layout. Need a challenge try it from the blues. Had a great time. Look forward to taking some friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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