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Value
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4.9
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4.7
Amenities
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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 6
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5.0
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Previously Played

A Course that should not be missed!

Every golf lover in NJ or Eastern PA should make an effort to play this course. It is beautifully designed and, in my opinion, an uncommon golfing experience. You will love this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bueatiful course

The course conditions were real nice with exception for the greens. They were hard and bumpy.
There was basically no bar or food available at the end of the round. Place was having several parties. A/C didn't work in pro shop and was told it's been out for a month.
I hope they aren't having money issues. $110 is a bit pricing to play here. I don't think they have many members any longer. So it's pretty much a public course now

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Would play again. Difficult from the back tees. Good layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Delight to Play

As other reviewers have mentioned, this course looks and plays extremely well as a whole, even though the concept would seem to suggest that it might be disjointed. It is not. It is open and scenic and really quite beautiful. It is not an easy course, but it is fair. Not too much water. The bunkers are extensive, but well kept with good playable sand. The course is very well maintained. The day I was there the pace of play was quick without feeling rushed. Good practice facilites. The restaurant is new and attractive; the views from the bar and from the patio encompass several holes. Really nice, and although the greens fees are not inexpensive, they are not out of line, either.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great layout, poor greens

This course is beautiful with a fun and challenging layout, however the greens were in very poor condition. shaggy, bumpy, spotty. Makes no sense given the great weather we've had all summer. I've played about 8 different courses in NJ in the past month and these greens were by far the worst.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

This course has potential

Great lay out. Greens were stressed. Perhaps they had recently been aerated. We had a good time but the over all course conditions was average.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not worth the money

I played this course the last two fridays. I am sorry to say that the course has fallen into disrepair. The greens (except 9 and 18) are in bad shape. Sandy and bald. I was told the course is up for sale which would expain the condition. Small things such as lack of ball washers and towels, and Tee cups on the Tee's just seem to send the message that they dont care.

On the bright side the staff was friendly and the food was good, although no relish for the Hot Dog.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Excellent Conditions

Very challenging course and long. Bunkers very deep and a lot of challenging lies. Greens deceiving. Had a Great day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/31/2014

Greens deceiving? How about bald and sandy.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Bad Greens

I guess I had heard so much about this course that my expectation were really high. I was really disappointed with the greens, they were by far the worst I have played on this year. They had been aerated but besides that they were ball marks and dry patches all over. I wish Golf Now had a sign that warned us about the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful layout

Every hole was immaculate, long and challenging par 4's. Bunkering was set up for a PGA tour event. Can't wait to play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun course to play

Hole designs are very interesting. No two holes are alike and you'll use all the clubs in your bag. Nice wide fairways are perfect if you like to bomb it off the tee without worrying about OB. Greens are tough and bunkers are plentiful, but the coursee plays fair. Happy hour prices in the clubhouse bar can't be beat. Looking forward to my next round there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Wonderfully presented

Great feeling as one plays great holes from great past architects. Greens had recently been aerated but still putted reasonably well. Excellent treatment by all staff. Great test of one's golfing skills.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Overall a really great and enjoyable course

I knew the greens had been aerated 6 days before I played, so I didn't expect greens to be in great shape. However, because I got a good Hot Deal on GolfNow, it was still a very worthwhile round, I think the course itself is very enjoyable and every hole has its own unique challenge. For my rating of this course, I chose "good" instead of "excellent" because of a few lacking refinements: 1) The guys at the bag drop/carts/starter could have been more welcoming, helpful and attentive. They didn't do anything wrong, but they also didn't do anything excellent. 2) Bunkers seemed inconsistent, and a few horrible ones. Bunker on #12 had 1/2" of sand and then just hard dirt (skulled it out of there). 3) Some tee boxes starting to take too much abuse. 4) Lastly, the little details like dried out ball washers, and empty divot fill boxes on the carts just shows some slacking that you wouldn't expect from a course in this price range.

At the end of the day though, I'll still gladly return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

FULL DISCLOSURE

One of my favorite courses - missed out on a Hot Deal, so I paid regular price only to find out after Teeing off that the greens were AERATED. When I spoke to the PRO shop to book my Tee time they did not say a word about the greens being aerated. Its great that they do this and they take care of the course - When they charge you regular prices they need to tell you the greens have been aerated - VERY UNPROFESSIONAL - for a classy course

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

played last Friday early morning. unfortunately the greens were just aeriated but theyewere decent even in such condition. the layout of the golf course is great. there are many challenging par 4, especially if playing from the back tees. definetly one of the best public golf course in NJ.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/18/2014

I'm playing here tomorrow. Were the greens ok to putt on even though it was just aerated?

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Surprise! Recently aerated greens!

Great course and friendly staff. Great deal on golfnow...probably because the greens were recently aerated. Funny no mention of this on golf now or course website. Detracted from an otherwise fine course. After a while it seems like really just one architect's design rather than many.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course to Play

The course was in Good shape, it was a little wet in spots that made it play longer . The greens were fast and puttable . They need to add some sand to some of the bunkers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course has character

Best course near the lehigh valley. Highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 87
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
N Y N J Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Walked

Awesome layout

For a $35 hot deal for a course that's usually over $100 to play, it was awesome. The layout is great, the only thing that surprised me was the condition of the course. It was in good condition but I was expecting pristine conditions for a course that's ranked in the top 3 in the state. It gets a lot of play so I can't fault them. Highly reccomend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Only downside was divots on the green. Not a bad "only downside."

Great price on golf now. $35. Would play there everyday if I lived closer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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