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4.2
723 Reviews (723)
5 Stars
405
4 Stars
236
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
85.0%
Recommend this course
662 out of 723 reviews
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4.0
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
79.6%
Recommend this course
43 out of 54 reviews
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4.1
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
82.4%
Recommend this course
56 out of 68 reviews
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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
723 Reviews (723)

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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Gorgeous Day

Course was in perfect condition and couldn’t ask for better weather

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Gem

Berkshire is one of the best public courses in NJ especially with regards to the layout and scenery. Overall conditions are phenomenal as well with an exception to a few beaten up tee boxes. Green speeds were the fastest I’ve ever played on but rolled true with perfectly cut holes.

Negatives being the absurd pace of play of 5.5 hours including the first 4 holes taking nearly 2 hours with three groups waiting on each tee. Also the starter could use some better people skills. Very rude to say the least.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Frost Delay Disaster

Course is an absolute gem and couldn’t be a more beautiful setting for fall golf. But be prepared for frost delays with earlier tee times. Waited an hour and a half to tee off and it was pretty much a disaster. Starter was losing it on pretty much anyone that breathed in his direction. Everyone was sent to 9 to start where there were 3 groups waiting to tee off. Took me nearly 3 hours to complete 9 and I left.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course.

Great condition, greens were quick. Layout was superb. Always in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

6 hour round

Started round at 9:10 am. Finished 2:58. No ranger to speed up pace of play. Tee boxes looking like pinch brooks tee boxes. No interest in going back

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Tee box maintenance

Course was shutting down all back tee boxes for extended maintenance while we we playing so requested a refund for the back nine and was granted.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful views great layout

First time there and will definitely be back. True risk reward course greens are in great condition and lots of undulation makes it fun. Open fairways with trouble if you don’t hit them and fairways are in great condition. Tee boxes are a little beat up but it’s late in the season and it’s irons only on the range. One of my favorite tracks in new jersey

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

September Golf

Beautiful course! Great views! It will take a few rounds to get used to but looking forward to FALL BALL!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging course with narrow fairways. Only mishap is the design and layout of this course as you don’t return to the clubhouse after 9. Make sure you have plenty of golf balls!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow. Slow.Slow.

Gorgeous course. Conditions really solid. Pace of play unbearable. Over five hours. Not

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Gary Gary gary gary

Gary the starter. Bad guy. Must have some compromising photos of someone high up somewhere.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/04/2024

Thank you for your review!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Could Be So Much Better

I have played this course many times. It’s a great, scenic layout and location but it’s being run on the cheap. The tee boxes are chewed up and have been since April, sand traps are full of rocks, there is no drinking water on the course and you literally cannot see the green on one of the par 3’s (#12) from the tee because it is blocked by overgrown reeds. Beware if you need to eat and haven’t brought any food. The grill may or may not be open, it’s random. Other county courses such as Neshanic and Hominy Hill put this course to shame when it comes to appropriate investment.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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