Old Bridge Golf Club

Have been looking forward to this 18 and it did not disappoint. The course, which is not long by todays standards, makes up for it with a fun layout and some of the most undulated greens I have seen. It is still a little rough/bare in some places but once everything grows in over the spring/summer it is going to be spectacular. Staff was very friendly, and the driving range is great. It was what you would expect out of a new facility. Check this place out.

Old Bridge is the newest course in the area and will soon be the best. I was able to play early and you can see all the work being put in to make it great. This place will be tremendous and a lot harder once summer hits and everything grows in and greens are rolled. Looking forward to returning.

Let’s start with the positive and there’s plenty of it to talk about.

The Rose is a must play for anyone that likes quality golf. From the moment you pull into the property, everything is shiny and new. The folks in the clubhouse were friendly, as were the gentleman working outside.

The driving range, is beautiful, and the Range balls are also brand new.

Design of this course is outstanding. The site views from the tea boxes with the tall trees lining the fairways are breathtaking. It reminds me of being in the western part of Virginia, where the fairways are tight and the lined with tall pine trees.

The tee boxes are mint. There’s no sand for you to put in your divots, but I noticed diets were filled, which means people from the maintenance crew come by and fill them for you, after the fact.

The fairways are generous, making it possible for all levels of player to hit Fairways consistently.

The greens, although not lightning fast, yet, were perfect and consistent.

I didn’t hit any balls in the bunkers, however, I did take notice that they are filled with high-quality, excellent sand.

On the back nine I dropped a ball in the bunker, just to test them out, and I have to say kudos to this course because they are perfect.

The layout of this course, although not long by today’s standards, was fun and challenging

The layout with the wind blowing, along with the undulating greens, create an adequate defense of this course

Now, for the only constructive criticism of this course:

IT WAS WET!

The greens and the bunkers drained very well. The fairways, however, in much of the rough were soaked.

Don’t get me wrong, we’ve had a ton of rain and for what it’s worth this course drained very well. It was tough the walk however, with a pushcart because the ground was wet and soft. I’m also appreciative that the course was open considering I drove over an hour to check out this new gem. is a gem I look forward to warmer, dryer, weather so I can return and play this course under perfect conditions.

And if you don’t mind wet socks, after your round, take advantage of the current pricing and go check out The Rose.

Unfortunately both my gps watches did not work and which was disappointing there were no markers for yardage on any holes. Very challenging course and I would definitely play there again

A welcome addition to the area. This is the gem of the county. I live in Monmouth County and enjoy several great old school courses in the system. The “Rose” as it is branded is enjoyable to play. I went on a cold windy day and played a solo round. This prior to allowing golf carts, which is okay because I prefer walking. The fairways, tee boxes, fairways and greens are pristine. The open style back 9 is both forgiving and challenging. The front nine has several holes that have tree lined fairways and will be perfect once in full bloom.

The greens are large and undulating allowing for lots of putts if your green reading and roll speed are off. Great staff, great experience. This course is going to be crowded and expect long rounds once the secret is out! Hopefully the $65 green fee will discourage overcrowding. Thank you Old Bridge for replacing a private course with a public course.

Beautiful course but could not use my GPS and

no yardages markers on any hole

Played Wednesday with three other singles. It was a Hotdeal time slot so I paid $45 to walk. Great vibe just pulling into the parking lot!

Pro shop attendant was pleasant and the starter Bob spent about 15 minutes going over the nuances of the course.

Overall, the course was phenomenal! Great layout, wide fairways for the most part but some challenging fairways which slope towards water that can't be seen in some areas.

THE GREENS, HOWEVER ARE ANOTHER ANIMAL....LOL

All HUGE, many multi-leveled and undulating. If the pin- placement guy wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, WATCH OUT!!!

Between the 4 of us, you can almost count the number of two-putts on one hand. You definitely need a range finger on your approach shot into the greens, they are THAT big!

Some downsides...

Turf still new, aerated and patchy in spots but you can tell it will be pristine when grown in.

NO MARKINGS WHATSOEVER on the course so you need every GPS gadget you have in your bag (and don't forget to update them/ download the course onto them)!

There are no 150yd poles, 100, 150, 200 yd ground markings, marked sprinkler heads, etc. .

Bob told us at the start that they won't be needed because the carts (which are coming mid-April) will have GPS.

But what about the walkers Bob???

Besides the first tee, no ball washers, benches and only TWO trash cans on the course.

Hopefully The Rose (aptly named) will get enough complaints about these things and will be forced to act.

But even if they don't you'll see me regularly on the course!

Lol

Excited to have another option close to me in Woodbridge. Staff is super friendly and cares about your experience. Course is still fresh and needs to grow in at spots but they are protecting it with no carts until 4/15. Very hilly + links-esc at times when the wind whips. Greens and course knowledge will definitely come into play as it develops. Some of the greens were just outrageous with the gullies in the center of them that made it seem wild that hitting the middle of the green punished you. Definitely will be a return customer and only real complaint was it was a little pricey but not over the top.

Long overdue golf course built in OB has the wow effect. They designed the course to bring the game back to being “doable” with a Links style but some tight fairways in the front 9. If you want flat even greens this is not that course. Your putter will get challenged. Driving range was a treat, looking forward to many many more rounds

Friendly and outgoing staff from Ron in Pro Shop, to Starter, to Ambassador and to Course Superintendent John!

Links style course with a lot of undulating fairways and greens. Every hole is different having character and framing. Fun downhill mid to long iron par 3 onto a peninsula green. Love playing courses with the challenges of hitting off uneven lies to take your game to the next level!

Tee to green, course is in excellent shape for this time of year (early March). Course has excellent drainage.

Unfortunately, there is no chipping area, but a huge putting green. Driving range is nice with tightly mowed Target flags.

Pro Shop is well stocked and merchandised professionally featuring the Rose logo.

Looking forward to playing again once the greens return to fast conditions in the Spring.

Well done to the entire team involved in bringing the course to Central Jersey. This is now my favorite course in NJ!

This course is a perfect example of not every golf course needs crazy contours on the greens to be a good course. I question the routing and Green complexes made by the architect on such a modern golf course built as a municipal course. The second hole is a drivable par four and the fourth hole is a Downhill blind reachable par five. With a par 3 mixed in, I’m curious how pace of play will be at this course once word truly gets out and everyone comes to see the new course.

Although the official opening won't be until Spring 2024, I was very lucky to have gotten a sneak peak at this course. Well designed layout with very large and challenging greens. Turf was still immature but the greens were perfect. When the rough and rescue grows in it will play much harder. Nice driving range, large putting greens, onsite mini golf, pro shop looked nice but it wasn't open yet. Hopefully they will build a a short game practice area. can't wait to play it next Spring.