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
One of the best in NJ
A totally enjoyable experience on a great weather day in February. The course layout is challenging and very pleasing to the eye. Great facility. I have played about 40 courses in NJ and would rate Neshanic in the top 5.
Winter Bonus
A nice gift to play here just before Christmas. The greens were a bit furry but otherwise terrific conditions, and at a great GolfNow price. Unfortunately left on a sour note for the second time due to annoying Pro Shop staff seeing the need for a federal interrogation before the search for a lost head over...ridiculous.
Great layout, very playable
First time I got to play hear, always heard rave reviews and they are justified. Played the Lake/Meadow nines, not too challenging but lots of fun holes. Staff was great from the cart guy to the pro shop. It was a slow day they let me go right out ahead of my tee time. Greens were running a little slow but conditions overall were very well. Fairways and tees still recovering from aeration a bit. Really liked the layout, hit the ball good and you can score but there is some trouble spots. I'll be going back for sure!
Great course for the value
Perfect weather and fast pace course. We finished it within 3:30 hours
Neshanic
First time playing Neshanic on my tour around the state and it was long overdue. Staff were great hooked us on a cart, gave us waters, etc. real nice cart guy. Course conditions were prime, and greens were in great shape.If you have a choice i reccomend the lake 9. It offers great looks and tough holes I am a big fan. It was cold so we were some of the only crazies out there and we got to rip through the round which is always a plus for me. I will definitely be back.
Great Course - except for
Course is great. One of the best in NJ. However, the starter is rude and extremely unfriendly.
Fair value for price
We were a foursome playing behind a 2some andtwo threesomes and waited on the tee for 10 minutes on holes 3,4, and 5. That shouldn't happen in November.
Best kept secret
I have nothing but the best word for this wonderful links course. It is just the best kept secret of NJ
Beautiful course
Difficult course, especially on a windy day, and the greens were very difficult--very fast. This is probably the most country club-like public golf course I've ever played.
Country Club Feel
Tees, fairways, bunkers and greens, all in excellent condition. Very open golf course, so even the slightest breeze comes into play. Love the elevated tee boxes. The course is all in front of you, no blind shots. Beautiful clubhouse, excellent practice facilities. Can't wait to play again!!!
Great layout - unfriendly manager
One of my favorite courses but overpriced. Reasonable green fee thru golfnow. Golf course was basically empty but surly manager gave strict orders to staff that "golfnow players were not to be let out even 1 minute before their scheduled tee time". This resulted in the back nine being very slow - waiting almost every shot because a foursome took a 1 hour lunch break & then jumped into the very slow back nine play. If this un-customer friendly manager doesn't want golfnow patrons he should tell that to golfnow. Pace of play should be a key management metric - not punishing golfnow players for getting low priced green fees!
1sr time at Neshanic Valley - and not the last
Played Meadow to Lake 9s under ideal conditions. Fairways had been punched about 10 days prior and were still healing, but conditions were overall outstanding. The course demands a combination of shot placement and occasionally the ability to carry. Thankfully playing in the fall when the gorse had been cut back. Playing the spring / summer would take an extra sleeve or 2 of balls!!
It is understandable why this course is rated so highly. The care and maintenance for a public course is at the top of the list. I did not have my best round, but with some knowledge of the course am now looking forward to playing again.
We used carts but this course is very walkable.
great day
best county coarse in new jersey what a pleasure
Meadow to Ridge
There are 3 different 9's here. Country club conditions throughout. The 2 nines I played were a little bland except for Ridge #5. A par 5 with a forced carry off the tee. Then a decision must be made, do you play back over the hazard with an easier 3rd shot or play down the fairway and play your approach over the hazard. A little pricey ($65) for out of county senior. They do post their areation schedule on there web site. (NICE)
Great conditions
Greens very very slow. And many bunkers are light on sand. Improve these two items and course will be excellent.
Great Course
Well worth the trip and the price. One of the nicest county courses you will find.
Good Track
Good course with an interesting layout. They aerated the greens a week earlier so they are still a little bumpy. Fairways and tee boxes are excellent. Terrific staff and good food at the grill.
Great muni course
Played meadow and lake. Good deal golfnow. Tee box fairways great shape. Greens just aerated.
Only complaint we played at 2:30 and last saw cart girl was 3:30 and we were short on water drinks. No water on course. A little surprised as we play Monmouth County courses all time and water at most tees and cold. Wil definitely go back for Fall play.
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