Neshanic Valley GC
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4.6
1139 Reviews (1139)
5 Stars
775
4 Stars
295
3 Stars
56
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
97.5%
Recommend this course
1104 out of 1139 reviews
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4.8
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
2
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0
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0
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0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 12 reviews
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4.6
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.9%
Recommend this course
63 out of 65 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 7036 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.5

Neshanic Valley Golf Course is a 27-hole layout that was designed by the renowned team of Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry. The course is divided into three nines that can be played in different 18-hole combinations. The nines -- the Lake, Ridge, and Meadow -- are named after the different features of the varied terrain but each par-36 nine has five different sets of tees, which provides playing options for all skill levels. On the Meadow/Ridge Course you'll find ample fescue along the fairways and greens. The greens are especially tricky since not only are they framed by massive bunkers, the putting surfaces are also contoured. Though the slopes are subtle, they can be very tricky. There is a pond on the front nine and environmentally sensitive wetlands come into play throughout.

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Course Details

Year Built 2005
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

4.6
1139 Reviews (1139)

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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Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Okay overall.

The greens were just aerated and very difficult to putt. There was no beverage, and alcoholic beverages were only allowed to be consumed at the bar in the clubhouse,

I would recommend this course, but not with the current condition of the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Notice aeration

There was an aeration on Thursday, and a large holes and sands were covered on the green, but Golf Now didn't notice it.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great as always

Played between rain storms. 2.5 hours. Barely anyone there. NOT cart path only because they have the best drainage system in the world. Fantastic shape. Please don’t go…it will make it harder for me to get a tee time!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Expensive but a good course

Neshanic is a well-maintained County course. It is expensive for out of county players, but the course conditions, difficulty, and quality of the course are comparable to a private club. The course was in good condition. The fescue is tall and it is difficult to find your ball if you hit into it. Overall, if cost is not a principal consideration, the course is worth playing. It is competitive with other course of this quality in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 206
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Beautiful course

Beautiful course. 27 holes. Went 3 times and absolutely loved it each time. Will go again. One of the starters (young guy with beard) is awesome; couple of of the older staff members can probably improve their friendliness to be equal to all and much better.

It’s pricey but a fantastic course!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing

Course is great, no wonder why it’s perennial top 5 public course in NJ.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout very slow greens

The course was nice and pace of play was great too. the green speeds were way too slow though, felt like i was putting on a fairway

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 134
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

thank you

It's been a tough weather year for maintaining golf courses. So, THANK YOU to the Neshanic Valley grounds keepers - for doing such a wonderful job on the course. Tee boxes were excellent, greens and fairways were wonderful to play off of. This was my first time here - thanks for the signage. Love the challenging course.and conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great fairways and Greens

Played Ridge/Lake, first time at Neshanic Valley this year. Tough to get a tee time as a non-resident now, so when an 8:12 on Saturday popped up, grabbed it. Always loved playing these courses when I was a Somerset County resident.

Course was in great condition, fairways were lush for this time of year, rough and fescue were fair from a penalty standpoint and greens were excellent and rolled true. Views are great. Played in 4:10 so pace was good

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great golf experience.

Well worth the drive. Challenging, scenic, well maintained course. Will repeat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 206
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best county courses I’ve ever played. Challenging and fun design. Course is in amazing shape, especially for late season + a month of severe drought. Fairways are lush and greens are rolling. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Out of my top 5 best public courses in NJ.

Played Ridge/Meadow course was in good shape even with drought condition. Fairways were good greens good (greens kind of like a Donald Ross green layout). Ridge/Meadow layout was decent, Fairly easy layout. I had this ranked in top 5 public courses in NJ. But after playing the other courses Neshanic drops out of top 5 maybe even out of top 10, just not as nice as the others or challenging. If you are a 7 hcp or less no reason why you shouldn't shoot par or under. Pace was ok staff not the best but decent. Not as nice as courses below, But still worth a play. See top 5 below for better courses.

1. Heron Glen CC Honorable Mention-

2. Atlantic City CC Architects CC

3. Ballyowen CC Rock Spring CC

4. Berkshire Valley CC Twisted Dune CC

5. Ballamor CC

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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