Neshanic Valley Golf Course - Lake/Ridge Course
About
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.
| 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 |
| 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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Photo submitted by Dguzman3 on 09/09/2025
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Photo submitted by Dguzman3 on 09/09/2025
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View from the clubhouse Photo submitted by ttabasco13 on 05/10/2025
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Photo submitted by jmurg278 on 08/26/2024
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Photo submitted by mstef8 on 05/31/2024
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Photo submitted by OhTool on 08/27/2023
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Photo submitted by brushy2 on 06/24/2023
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Photo submitted by brushy2 on 06/24/2023
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Photo submitted by acsgolfer21 on 05/02/2023
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Photo submitted by u314160070949 on 10/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160070949 on 10/22/2021
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Photo submitted by 2BadQuads on 09/06/2021
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Par 4s, 1st Holes, Ridge Course (L) and Lake Course (R) Photo submitted by blamege on 09/02/2021
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Par 4, 7th Hole, Meadow Course Photo submitted by blamege on 09/02/2021
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Par 5, 9th Hole, Meadow Course Photo submitted by blamege on 09/02/2021
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Par 5, 8th Hole, Ridge Course Photo submitted by blamege on 09/02/2021
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Par 4, 4th hole, Lake Course Photo submitted by blamege on 09/02/2021
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Par 5, 9th hole, Lake Course Photo submitted by blamege on 09/02/2021
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Photo submitted by Johnnyboynj on 06/29/2021
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Photo submitted by JimGolfer12 on 08/21/2020
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Photo submitted by surge1481 on 08/14/2020
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Photo submitted by surge1481 on 08/14/2020
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Photo submitted by surge1481 on 08/14/2020
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Photo submitted by KevinHopfer on 08/07/2020
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The par-4 1st on Meadow Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/21/2020
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The par-5 4th on Meadow Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/21/2020
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The par-4 4th on Lake Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/21/2020
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The greens of Lake's par-4 7th (front), par-3 8th (left), and par-5 5th (right) Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/21/2020
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The par-5 9th on Lake Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/21/2020
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The green conditions as of 5/18/20. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/21/2020
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Photo submitted by chiragbatki on 08/31/2019
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Photo submitted by chiragbatki on 08/31/2019
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June 2019 Photo submitted by mtrulby13 on 06/25/2019
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June 2019 Photo submitted by mtrulby13 on 06/25/2019
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June 2019 Photo submitted by mtrulby13 on 06/25/2019
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June 2019 Photo submitted by mtrulby13 on 06/25/2019
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Photo submitted by u000008053831 on 11/29/2016
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Photo submitted by u000008053831 on 11/29/2016
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Photo submitted by u000008053831 on 11/29/2016
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Photo submitted by u000008053831 on 11/29/2016
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Photo submitted by u000008053831 on 11/29/2016
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Photo submitted by neato50 on 10/09/2015
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Photo submitted by neato50 on 10/09/2015
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Photo submitted by ecalvert81 on 07/14/2015
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Photo submitted by ecalvert81 on 07/14/2015
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Great clubhouse Photo submitted by kobeguy2 on 11/23/2012
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9th hole: meadow Photo submitted by kobeguy2 on 11/23/2012
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View of the valley Photo submitted by kobeguy2 on 11/23/2012
Love to Play Here
Really nice courses, although some greens had a lot of unfixed ball marks this time. Very important to hit fairways here, and greens were quick. I always struggle here, but always enjoy it, I'll be back.
Great course
Been playing Neshanic for many years. Great course, great value. Greens were slow today but overall a wonderful course. It’s a must course to play in NJ.
Best Public Golf in NJ Outside Atlantic City Area
For my money, this course is the best public facility that's not in the greater AC area. Absolutely remarkable conditions for it being late in the season, and this being a municipal facility. The rates are reasonable ($85 for non residents) for a course of this quality, with such a great design pedigree (Hurdzan & Fry of Erin Hills fame). That said, the design is phenomenal, and would stand on its own merits regardless of whose name was listed as architect. There are a lot of fun, interesting and challenging holes, but the course remains playable for people of all levels (I play with some 25+ handicaps who are over 60, and they enjoy the course from the senior tees. Additionally, in maybe 7 or 8 rounds at this course this season I have never once played in longer than 4.5 hours. This ranges from 7am tee times to 11 am tee times and everything in between. I cannot recommend this course enough.
A must play
Great course. Well worth my 45 min drive. Trying to play NJ best public courses and think this will be hard to beat
Great course
Played the ridge and meadow courses which were both in great shape. Some greens were browning where ball marks weren't repaired but overall it is a very nice course, a little pricey but very good course. Good time was had by all.
Pick it up
All n all One of my favorite public courses. Def worth the money. Pace of play needs to be addressed. 2 plus hours on the front and the back was no picnic either. No ranger in sight. Cart girls were always present which is good but send a ranger out here n there
Excellent layout and pace of play
Great layout more of a links style course
Many tee options
Green we’re not rolling as good as in past, probably just because it’s late in season and getting lots of play
A GEM For A NJ County Course
Just play the venue (Meadows/Lake) and you'll have a wonderful round of golf.
Top Muni
Good Value for an afternoon tee time. Pace of play was acceptable, but with public golf, it can get a little slow.
Great Facility
First time visiting this course but I’ll be back again. Greens are a bit bumpy. Probably due to volume of play but that seems to be true everywhere these days. Otherwise great layout and conditions with many scenic and interesting holes. If you spray the ball this may not be the place for you. Beautiful tall fescue everywhere and if you hit it there you will likely not find your ball. I was fortunate to avoid it but there seemed to be others in our foursome who hit there on nearly every hole which really affects the rhythm and pace of play of the round. There is an “Academy” 9 at the facility which looked more forgiving if you have trouble hitting it straight.
Neshanic Valley
Nice course only issue was they sent us of the ridge 9 first and the meadow course second. Was a little confusing for my gps as it came up the opposite way while searching for course so it took a couple holes for me to correct. Also ridge 9 much more challenging so would have preferred playing as back 9.
Nice Friday morning round
Nice day. Very warm in the mid-90's. Avoided any rain. Conditions and course were great. Would love to play more often but it's hard to get times.
It's frustrating trying to change your tee time. Forget GolfNow - no one answers any phones there. They used to have a chat feature (which isn't fun when you're on a phone in a parking lot) but no more. Course didn't pick up either, went right to voicemail. Luckily it wasn't an issue but it's annoying not being able to call GolfNow anymore.
Country Club
Feels like a country club. Very scenic course with ample amount of fairway. Challenging course but not so overwhelming. Staff is very friendly
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