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Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.8
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4.7
Amenities
4.7
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6863 yards
Slope 131
Rating 72.5

The Architects Golf Club is a unique layout that honors legendary course designers including Donald Ross, A.W. Tillinghast, and Alistair Mackenzie. Each hole is named after a famous designer, beginning with Old Tom Morris. The opening par 5 pays homage to St. Andrews' designer through the use of the existing features as hazards such as the rock wall and the sloping hillside that the green is deftly carved into. One of the most memorable holes is the 13th, another par 5 that will give you a taste of what it's like to play Augusta. This Alistair Mackenzie-inspired hole offers many risks and rewards. Golfers will face fairways bunkers and a pond on the left and then a creek that runs diagonally in front of the triple-tiered green. Position is the key to maneuvering this tough hole.

Course Details

Year Built 2001
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Whitten (2001) Stephen Kay (2001) Doug Smith (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire must be worn at all times. Jeans (denim), tee shirts, bathing or gym shorts, tank tops and halter-tops are not permitted.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.8
612 Reviews (612)
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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course is in Excellent Condition

I have played the Architects often over the years.The condition of the course was excellent, and the layout is very good. I am not sure what to say about the pace of play---- i waited on almost every shot as a twosome, but the round still only took 4 hours. So while i would have liked to play faster, the total time of the round was fine.

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

Worth the trip

True links course, but play the right tees, a lot of blind shots and forced carries, and greens where fast and in perfect shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Architect's Review

This course is by far one of the very best in NJ. I enjoyed both nines equally. It was quite warm and humid and if it was any other inferior course I would not have finished 18 holes. Green were not too tough although they were a little wet which fooled me on lag putts all day. Fairways were in perfect shape and the rough was not incredibly high, which was a surprise because most other golf courses I have played this year the rough was way to high for my liking. All in all it was a good round of golf on a very good golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Greens

I would go back, however, with about 20 bag boys on hand they could possibly make better use of them. The greens were littered with ball marks, while not the staff's fault, a little proactive show of support and a reminder to fix your ball mark would go a long way. Greens were slow, but I guess by design with amount of play. With that said, well worth the money and the 18 different designers is really a cool idea.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A must play

Architects is a must play course. Very friendly staff. Very nice club house and locker room.
Bunkers need a ton of work, but the rest of the course was in very good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play very slow

A very reasonable price for a round of golf, but an almost 6 hour round, it was obvious the course was packing in too many players. At one time 4 groups on same hole. Marshals were unable to speed up play as according to them every hole was the same.

While course was in generally good condition the bunkers were like pieces of rock.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

The course was in great shape given all the rain we have had this year so far. The only downside were a few of the bunkers, they were washed out and lacking sand. I will be looking forward to playing here again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bunkers need work

Bunkers/traps need sand and care not in the best condition, rest of course is ok.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun Course

Each hole is designed in the style of a famous golf architect with plaques on every hole telling you whose design is being used. If you keep it in the fairway, you'll have a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful, challenging, well-maintained course

Playing Arcitechts for the first time, I couldn't enjoy the "theme" - each hole is in the fashion of one of the great golf course architechts, beginning with the first great architecht, Old Tom Morris. I think I'd have to be a regular there to begin to appreciate the evolution in course design. To me, they were just 18 beautiful holes.

The only downside was the distance, about 70 miles from Bergen County, pretty close to the NJ/PA line.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great design

Greens had some ball marks, but overall ran smoothly and were fairly quick. Rest of the course was in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A MUST PLAY course

Great day- especially with the bonus of finishing up at 4:50 & Haapy Hour & All You Can Eat BBQ started at 5:00!!
No matter what you read on the greens, play your putts to break to the mountain & enjoy!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice track

Nice track, great staff...the only suggestion would be GPS or yardage sticks in the fairways, it would speed up in improve the overall experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

GREAT COURSE

PGA golf pro played with my two boys.The golf course was awesome. Great holes great shape

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gorgeous course

Course is well taken care of. Always in great shape. Beautiful fairways and greens. Fun and challenging layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Immaculate

I don't believe I have played a nicer course in my lifetime. Aesthetically flawless. The play was wonderful, and while it was challenging, was very pleasant to play. Would recommend highly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Perfect

Great course from tee to green. I have booked about 20 different courses through golfnow and This course is the cream of the crop. Tee boxes and fairways are perfect. The greens are lightning fast which I love. The day we played was cart path only which is fine I much rather walk to the ball rather then tear up the course. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This is a wonderful course

Excellent course with some challenging holes. The course is in very good condition.

The staff is very friendly and helpful. Enjoy the restaurant and bar after your round!

Only area that needs improvement are the bunkers. They have very little sand.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play is slow

The pace is too slow and the rangers don't seem to urge on the slow players.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Beautiful layout

This course always have beautiful designs, but the sands werehorrible. Some super hard and muddy, others were all wash out. Need immediate attention before more bad reviews.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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