Colts Neck GC
A view from a green at Colts Neck Golf Club
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3.9
908 Reviews (908)
5 Stars
339
4 Stars
341
3 Stars
134
2 Stars
57
1 Stars
37
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
73.4%
Recommend this course
737 out of 908 reviews
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3.9
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
16 out of 24 reviews
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3.9
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
5
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6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
70.6%
Recommend this course
36 out of 51 reviews
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Course Highlights
Colts Neck impresses with a well-manicured layout featuring a rewarding mix of challenging, thoughtfully designed holes. Exceptionally friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and strong overall value make this course easy to recommend.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6262 yards
Slope 127
Rating 70.8

Colts Neck Golf Club is one of central New Jersey's most popular courses. The diverse course offers everything from Scottish-style bunkers to sparkling lakes. Tall golden fescue rough borders the fairways and the greens are large and undulating. The course is seemingly short at only 6,236 yards but it shouldn't be taken lightly. It's much more challenging than it appears. The layout finishes with two of its toughest holes. The 17th has a tough green fiercely guarded by out-of-bounds and the course saved the most difficult hole for last. This par 3 will test even the most seasoned golfers. In addition to the golf course, Colts Neck also has a 25-station driving range that stays open late. It's a great spot for getting in some practice after work.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "The New Jersey Golf Performance Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Men - collared shirts are required. No blue jeans allowed. No short shorts allowed.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

3.9
908 Reviews (908)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 27
Forced Carries 17
Thick Rough 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 24
Advanced Golfers 17
Walkers 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 29
In the 'Burbs 19

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Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Day of golf

The course was in very good condition. No sauerkraut or onions for the hot dogs. Front nine went at a good pace, the back nine went so slow I was ready to take a nap by the thirteenth hole.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too much fescue won't be back

Course was artificially toughened by the ridiculous fescue and forced 200 yard carries.

No beer except for members is an issue

Non members second class citizens too expensive 78 with the discount

Won't be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf

Course is excellent. First time to play here and the layout is perfect for my game.. The greens are a bit difficult to read because of different undulations. Played with a local player. Park who is very helpful in helping me how to play each hole. Had a good deal from golf now and will surely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Solid course

Nice course and staff, condition of the course was on point when we played. Very reasonable cost as well. The back 9 in my opinion was the best. The Only downside was you could not get a mixed drink or beer from cart girl or bar do to a members only rule for Booz, so BYOB if your a drinker other an that good place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Plenty of birdies in horse country

I have always loved this short but challenging layout. You can go low or get in trouble in a hurry around here. Shot shaping and proper tee club selections are a premium on this track. If you haven't played Colts Neck Golf Club I suggest you get out there this year. The afternoon hot deals are an amazing value for this semi private club!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Walked

fun

Course is fun with all type terrain and shot shapes played with a great golfer and enjoyed the entire time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

nice course to play

this is a great course. not too bad to walk

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course great staff

i have never written a review in my life..on the 8th hole of Colts neck golf club I turn to my friend and say "this course is so nice and the staff is so friendly I am going to write a review". Course was in great shape staff was insanely nice it was like I was in w golf utopia. Would definitely recommend giving this course a try

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Day

Always look forward to playing Colts Neck CC , I love this course and pace of play ! I would make a suggestion that they should advise you before booking tee times if greens were aerated, course was in good condition but the greens were very bumping and cannot keep a line due to recent aeration. I know its APRIL and there are normal maintenance activities taking place, but I would like to have that knowledge prior and decided if I want to play there or look else where.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not bad

Early in the season so the greens and course were recently aerated but was in decent shape. I'd definitely play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed it

I enjoy the course. I would recommend the golf course to Anyone that wnjoys playing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Course was in great shape, can't wait to play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape for this time of year

We always try to play this course a few times a year.The weather was great 70 deg &sunny,a little windy,not too bad.Course was in great shape for this time of the year,greens were rolling true.We waited a few holes due to a slow foursome in front of us,finished in 4.5 hrs,standing on green cleaning your clubs? fiddling in your bag greenside while people are standing in fairway waiting?Cmon. OK gripe over,go play Colts Neck Golf Club.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great day of golf, poor food and beverage

The round was great and I had expected the course to be under winter conditions. What I didn't expect was the fact that there was no food or beverages available. The booking paperwork specified "do not bring any food or beverage- only on-course purchases were allowed, and only at their facilities. The kitchen was closed and my daughter and I went through 18 holes with one bottle of water. Either leave mid round to go eat and lose out, or eat much later. So may I suggest that GolfNow work out a way to warn golfers that they need to bring food, at least until Colts Neck advises the kitchen is open. That would have been good info to have.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 278
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good News

All the Tees and Greens were open. The course was in great shape, especially for this time of year. Some of the tees were a little uneven and scruffy, but no big deal. Favorite hole is the 5th, dogleg right. Long forced carry to a fairway with a bunker in the middle. Bite off as much as you can chew to the right or play safer to the left. Then it's a short iron in.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

very dissapointing

The course had temporary tees, temporary greens and the GPS in the carts were not working. As such you had no idea how far the flags were. It was like playing a challenging miniature golf course.Before you spend your $ confirm that the above conditions dont exist or you will be wasting your time. Very upsetting that all these conditions are not disclosed on Golf Now

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 161
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
New York Advisor
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Tough short course with excellent conditions

Semi private course so conditions is better than your typical public facility. Despite its lack in length, the course is rather difficult if you lose balls off the tee.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Looks Good, Plays Good

Even though the morning did not have the advertised weather, the course was in excellent shape. This is a short Championship course that test your shot making abilities. There are many blind shots that will get you in trouble but, the traps were perfect with great bounce from the fresh white medium course sand.
My playing partners were encouraged by how I was able to execute bunker disbursements (HA,HA) I told you there were a FEW blind shots around there. Put this on your list, if in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun Course for everyone

One of favorite local courses I play. This course is always in great shape although I did find green is bit slower than usual. But, no complain since it's already in December. Fairway and rough are also in good condition...always love to come back for more. Be sure to head out there before they close regular green for the winter and only open temporary green for play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Colts neck outstanding

First time on course and I was completely floored! Course was in outstanding condition which says a lot given the time of year (mid November). Tee boxes, greens, fairways, bunkers, etc., all were great. Except for one hole (16th), which was understandable, every green was free of leaves - unbelievable! Will play there again. Course design was interesting, very playable and enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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