Merrimack Valley GC
A sunset view of a tee at Merrimack Valley Golf Club.
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4.4
360 Reviews (360)
5 Stars
177
4 Stars
125
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
91.9%
Recommend this course
322 out of 360 reviews
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3.4
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.3
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.9
57.1%
Recommend this course
4 out of 7 reviews
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4.5
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.8%
Recommend this course
61 out of 65 reviews
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Course Highlights
Elevation changes, varied par layouts, and challenging greens reward repeat visits at this well-conditioned course with outstanding panoramic views. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and an on-site grill make this one of the area's top values.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6016 yards
Slope 128
Rating 70.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1906
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/30
Architect Donald Ross (1906) George F. Sargent (2008)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $22
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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4.4
360 Reviews (360)
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Traps were garbage

I feel bad giving a poor review but the conditions unfortunately warrant it. The course layout is very fun, more par 3's and 5's than usual with a lot of design variety between holes. Water, elevation changes, dog legs, blind shots are all used. The staff was great, very friendly and considerate. The drink cart made frequent rounds and the clubhouse was welcoming. My biggest issue was the traps, they were a disaster, looking like they hadn't been touched at all this season and maybe a good portion of last. I get the fact that we've had a lot of rain, but that's not an excuse for complete neglect. The only other issues was the greens were kind of beat up with unprepared or poorly repaired ball marks. This issue was more understandable due to the wet conditions. To sum things up, I'd still recommend the course, but the traps either need to completely renovated or be marked as ground under repair.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Gerry c

Always a pleasure to play this course have many friends that also recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Extremely slow play

Course conditions were ok but the pace of play was horrific. Over 3 hours for 9 holes. Played behind a men’s league and they were in our fairway on nearly every hole.

I cancelled two cart reservations at the club on the day before and still am waiting for a credit to appear on my card.

Will not invite friends back to this course to play, especially on a weekend.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem!

Hidden gem for me at least. Really fun course, wide open but some interesting design challenges. Easy check-in/out, good food, helpful staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fabulous course, beautiful views, friendly staff

This is a beautifully kept course, friendly staff, restaurant had great food, convenient to the highway for those of us traveling. Can’t wait to play again on our way through!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Merrimack Valley

Great course and only area of concern would be course condition but likely due to early in the season.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

First Time Early April

I’m was very impressed with the greens here. They were firm, fast and full. The fairways were a little banged up in spots but that’s to be expected in early April with the course just opening. I golfed a round with another gentleman in 3 hours 45 mins. Not much waiting. Went inside after the round for some food and beers. Wings were phenomenal!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course can be world class if you work on it..cart path is in bad condition right now. Tee boxes needs a lot to be in good shape..

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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