Neshanic Valley GC
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4.6
1140 Reviews (1140)
5 Stars
776
4 Stars
295
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
97.4%
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1105 out of 1140 reviews
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4.8
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
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13 out of 13 reviews
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4.6
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.8%
Recommend this course
61 out of 63 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 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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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
1140 Reviews (1140)

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 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
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
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course for the value

Perfect weather and fast pace course. We finished it within 3:30 hours

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Philly Advisor
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Walked

Great Course - except for

Course is great. One of the best in NJ. However, the starter is rude and extremely unfriendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Best kept secret

I have nothing but the best word for this wonderful links course. It is just the best kept secret of NJ

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great day

best county coarse in new jersey what a pleasure

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 278
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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)

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great conditions

Greens very very slow. And many bunkers are light on sand. Improve these two items and course will be excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great Course

Well worth the trip and the price. One of the nicest county courses you will find.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

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