Berkshire Valley Golf Course
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6810 yards | 73.2 | 134 |
| Blue | 71 | 6354 yards | 70.6 | 126 |
| White | 71 | 5895 yards | 68.6 | 123 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5895 yards | 74.8 | 136 |
| Gold (W) | 71 | 5234 yards | 70.7 | 124 |
| Gold | 71 | 5234 yards | 66.9 | 117 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4647 yards | 66.9 | 119 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.9/137 | 402 | 258 | 521 | 387 | 362 | 207 | 554 | 437 | 382 | 3510 | 418 | 353 | 190 | 432 | 312 | 555 | 218 | 386 | 436 | 3300 | 6810 |
| Blue M: 70.4/130 W: 77.0/145 | 378 | 240 | 509 | 365 | 328 | 187 | 535 | 383 | 373 | 3298 | 382 | 335 | 162 | 408 | 275 | 528 | 183 | 373 | 410 | 3056 | 6354 |
| White M: 68.4/125 W: 74.2/139 | 363 | 210 | 487 | 354 | 308 | 157 | 495 | 365 | 367 | 3106 | 367 | 286 | 142 | 417 | 230 | 513 | 151 | 316 | 367 | 2789 | 5895 |
| Gold M: 67.1/120 W: 68.8/124 | 313 | 163 | 426 | 313 | 292 | 128 | 447 | 323 | 320 | 2725 | 307 | 243 | 120 | 408 | 220 | 425 | 142 | 294 | 350 | 2509 | 5234 |
| Red W: 66.9/119 | 284 | 126 | 395 | 273 | 275 | 92 | 418 | 305 | 270 | 2438 | 297 | 213 | 83 | 317 | 203 | 390 | 131 | 262 | 313 | 2209 | 4647 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 12 |
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Photo submitted by csarge4 on 03/14/2026
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Photo submitted by ryanhendrixson44 on 10/15/2025
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Photo submitted by u314160483348 on 08/20/2022
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Photo submitted by u314160483348 on 08/03/2022
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Photo submitted by Shooter7879 on 06/22/2022
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Photo submitted by oneifbypez on 05/24/2022
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Photo submitted by oneifbypez on 05/24/2022
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Photo submitted by null on 11/08/2021
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Photo submitted by null on 11/08/2021
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Photo submitted by null on 11/08/2021
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Photo submitted by null on 11/08/2021
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Photo submitted by null on 11/08/2021
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View from 1st hole tee box Photo submitted by u7882129 on 09/29/2021
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Photo submitted by Cberlin73 on 08/03/2021
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Photo submitted by u2644785 on 10/20/2020
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Photo submitted by u2644785 on 10/20/2020
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Photo submitted by u2644785 on 10/20/2020
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Photo submitted by u2644785 on 10/20/2020
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Photo submitted by rich4par on 10/12/2020
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Photo submitted by KevinHopfer on 09/18/2020
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Photo submitted by u000007535051 on 08/25/2020
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17th hole Photo submitted by blamege on 08/15/2020
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13th hole from the 14th tee box Photo submitted by blamege on 08/15/2020
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12th green from tee box area Photo submitted by blamege on 08/15/2020
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8th hole, approach shot Photo submitted by blamege on 08/15/2020
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2nd hole, driving to the green Photo submitted by blamege on 08/15/2020
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1st hole from behind the green Photo submitted by blamege on 08/15/2020
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Photo submitted by Michael4721223 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Michael4721223 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by acsgolfer21 on 07/04/2020
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Photo submitted by acsgolfer21 on 07/04/2020
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Photo submitted by Chanwoo1966 on 06/17/2019
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Photo submitted by Abeer7953764 on 06/01/2018
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view from the clubhouse Photo submitted by Dkotowicz on 08/30/2016
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Photo submitted by John5420629 on 09/21/2015
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Berkshire Valley 18 Photo submitted by crsimpson on 09/25/2013
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Berkshire Valley 11 Photo submitted by crsimpson on 09/25/2013
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Berkshire Valley 1 Photo submitted by crsimpson on 09/25/2013
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Photo submitted by concatz on 08/06/2013
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Nice view! Photo submitted by Coletrain77 on 04/23/2013
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Wildlife siting! Photo submitted by Coletrain77 on 04/23/2013
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always a pleasure to play here. the only problem is that the rates are too high for out of county
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!
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.
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.
great views
i really like this place they tend to overbook quite often but they make it work.
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.
Great value
Very picturesque course, always in great shape, friendly staff and for a public course rangers keep it moving!
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...
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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