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Neshanic Valley Golf Course - Lake/Ridge Course

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Neshanic Valley GC
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4.6
1133 Reviews (1133)
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770
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
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4.9
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4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.6
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4.5
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4.6
66 Reviews (66)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
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4.7
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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 7065 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.6

Neshanic Valley Golf Course is a 27-hole layout that sprawls across 420 acres of rolling farmland. It is the flagship course of the five-course Somerset County Park Commission system. The design team of Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry crafted the layout, which is divided into three nines called the Lake, Ridge, and Meadow. The nines can be played in different 18-hole combinations. The Lake/Ridge Course, as the name would imply, starts out with a few water holes. In addition to the lakes on the front nine, environmentally sensitive wetland areas come into play throughout. The fairways and greens are bordered by ample fescue and the putting surfaces are closely guarded by strategically placed bunkers. Neshanic Valley also offers a nine-hole, par-32 Academy Course, which is great for beginners.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 7065 yards 73.6 134
Gold 72 6665 yards 71.8 132
Blue 72 6210 yards 69.7 130
Blue (W) 72 6210 yards 77.4 138
Silver 72 5580 yards 66.6 117
Silver (W) 72 5580 yards 73.0 126
Green 72 5061 yards 64.5 110
Green (W) 72 5061 yards 69.9 119
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Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 73.5/131 434 362 174 458 588 422 382 204 525 3549 418 380 430 181 536 223 391 555 402 3516 7065
Gold M: 71.6/129 412 343 155 433 564 394 355 187 495 3338 390 352 408 172 518 202 368 532 385 3327 6665
Blue M: 69.4/126 W: 75.8/134 387 316 132 404 533 361 330 170 471 3104 365 324 384 152 497 175 342 503 364 3106 6210
Silver M: 66.6/115 W: 72.5/126 356 286 105 377 501 332 300 142 443 2842 336 299 349 117 422 150 310 459 296 2738 5580
Green M: 64.5/110 W: 69.1/119 332 244 82 357 464 300 259 117 417 2572 301 256 311 111 392 123 271 438 286 2489 5061
Handicap 7 9 17 1 5 11 13 15 3 12 16 2 18 10 4 14 8 6
Par 4 4 3 4 5 4 4 3 5 36 4 4 4 3 5 3 4 5 4 36 72
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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
1133 Reviews (1133)

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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u902914849
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
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golfpain
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
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u314162293151
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
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sc0on1e
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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
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u000007446652
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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
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u9986004
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
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u000005249048
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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
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u000006296228
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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
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kabrishami
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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a4man
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
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golfpain
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
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u974724140
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
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Kagd46unWuQg6ak4zrVx
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
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u237428885
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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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Yearly Visit

At least once a season I take the 75 minute ride up to this Somerset County course. Course in great shape, played Ridge/Meadow this time. Great pace of play with good company, will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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mattperez
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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RG0B186C73F78EDC4A13
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome

Tremendous golf course. Love, love love it. Wish it was closer to Bergen county, so we could play it more often. Like it more than many private courses I’ve played. Highly recommend this place

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314163249028
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Edison2241957
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

Loved this course. Played Ridge/Meadow. Will definitely come back

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