Neshanic Valley GC: Clubhouse
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4.7
1156 Reviews (1156)
5 Stars
789
4 Stars
298
3 Stars
56
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
97.7%
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1121 out of 1156 reviews
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4.8
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
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0
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0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
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29 out of 29 reviews
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4.7
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
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1
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.6%
Recommend this course
57 out of 59 reviews
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Course Highlights
Three distinct nine-hole layouts offer consistently well-maintained conditions and risk/reward holes that challenge golfers of all skill levels. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play make this course a reliable and worthwhile choice.

About

Holes 18
Type Municipal
Par 72
Length 7069 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.5

The 27-hole Neshanic Valley Golf Course is the flagship course of the Somerset County Park Commission system. The renowned design team of Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry created the course. Divided into three nines known as the Lake, Ridge, and Meadow, the course provides three different 18-hole combinations. Each par-36 nine has five different sets of tees. The Meadow/Lake Course features ample amounts of fescue along both the fairways and greens. If you don't hit straight off the tees, you may find yourself in some trouble. There are cavernous bunkers framing the greens, which are also subtly sloped for even more of a challenge. The golf course begins and ends with water holes but you'll find environmentally sensitive wetland areas that come into play throughout. In addition to the 27-hole course, Neshanic Valley also has a nine-hole, par-32 Academy Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect Dr. Michael Hurdzan (2004) Dana Fry (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Catering

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.7
1156 Reviews (1156)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Patio Dining 12
19th Hole Scenic Views 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 37
Thick Rough 34
Undulating Greens 34
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 44
Locals 37
A Weekend Splurge 32
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 46
In the 'Burbs 32

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Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Beautiful

Such a great course. Even though they had recently did airation, the course was still in great shape. We also have about 2 inches of rain the day before, but there was no signs of that the next day. Great job to the crew there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Enjoyable - 1st time out since November

Good time. Greens slow and a few bumpy probably due to sand put down.

Completely understandable and just glad to be out there

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 97
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Several challenges to deal with from elevation, water, and traps. A well designed course which is also appealing to the eyes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 57
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

Early Season Hot Deal

I really needed a hot deal after this winter and was surprised that Neshanic Valley was even open, let alone a $34 hot deal! Turned out to be a great day. About 5f warmer than expected. It was windy and this links style course doesn't have huge protection from wind. Conditions of the course were what you would expect pre-season. All the fescue is down so it was a bit easier to be errant off the tee and still find it. Greens are really nice and will be fantastic in full season. Today they ran true but were very slow due to the shagginess. Surprisingly smooth too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 90
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Surprise golf round in the windy February

It is a cold windy afternoon in NJ. I am very happy to be able to play golf even a lot of house still without power. The course condition is surprisingly good. Course condition is not worse than that in the summer time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

March Madness :)

Playing golf in the Northeast in March is always a good thing. The course has an amazing layout and the openness and views are really pretty. The wind was an issue but the course was in amazing shape considering winter. The greens were rolled that day and the fairways and tee boxes were pristine. The staff was very polite. If I had any complaint it is that I arrived as a single at 11:05 AM for my round and was put with 3 other golfers and although the course was empty they still made us wait 50 minutes until our scheduled 12:10 PM tee time. That is not anything terrible that would sway me from not going back again. I look forward to making this one of my 10 courses to play during the season this year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 117
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

RIDGE TO MEADOW....ALWAYS FUN n GOOD TEST

always enjoy playing neshanic, always a fair course. you swing well make good scores....game a little off...not so much. lake is still my favorite 9 out of the 3

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not bad for winter

The course was in good shape considering it was 45 degrees and windy. Anytime you can play golf in January is a good time

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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
Used cart

Lake/Ridge

Downright balmy out there today. Course was in very good condition throughout. Little on the the pricey side for non-county players.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/26/2018

...also, forgot my GPS in the cart, called a couple of days later and they saved it for me, thank you

Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Above Average Course

Weather was perfect the day I played. The course was decidedly "Meh." The turf was well maintained, firm, and playing fantastic. But the holes, strategy, and so forth were just average. I'm struggling to remember any of the holes, which is telling because there are some very average courses that I haven't played in many years where I can still remember most of the holes. Overall, the course is a bit above average and inoffensive, though not memorable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent, But not Great

Said to be a top 5 course in NJ. I found the course to be just above average. Nothing bad, but certainly not great. The course has very little flow, the holes are off, some of them around ponds are just disasters.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My new favorite

Haven't played here much, bit will be next year. Beautiful scenery, pace and people are great. A good spot if you are a decent golfer.... You will enjoy this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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