Mattawang GC
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4.3
1636 Reviews (1636)
5 Stars
607
4 Stars
761
3 Stars
186
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
35
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.0
92.4%
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1484 out of 1636 reviews
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4.5
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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31 out of 31 reviews
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4.2
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.8%
Recommend this course
71 out of 80 reviews
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Course Highlights
Mattawang's deceptively challenging layout and well-maintained conditions consistently reward returning golfers who appreciate a quality round. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play make every visit an enjoyable experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6805 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.8

Mattawang Golf Club has changed very little since it first opened in 1960. The traditional layout has withstood the test of time as a challenging but playable layout. The course was designed to blend seamlessly into the natural setting while still testing your shot-making skills. You won’t find any man-made water hazards or artificial mounding on this golf course, instead you’ll be challenged by natural streams and ponds and mature evergreens. At first glance, the layout is seemingly wide open, but don’t let your guard down because the fairways are actually quite tight and many of them are strategically lined with trees. In keeping with the time it was built, the greens are smaller than those you would find on most modern golf courses and heavily protected by sand traps. Over the years, Mattawang Golf Club has built a reputation for having some of the well maintained putting surfaces in the area.

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Course Details

Year Built 1960
Golf Season Year round
Architect Mike Myles

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.3
1636 Reviews (1636)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 43
Thick Rough 22
Forced Carries 20
This course/club is great for:
Locals 60
Walkers 44
Seniors 28
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 49
Worth the Drive 32
Convenient to the City 8

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/30/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, glad to see you enjoyed the course and conditions.

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Consistently very good

AS usual course was in excellent shape. Fairways and greens lush. Traps in very good shape. Marshalls were out policing to keep things moving fine. PLease get the grill going and install ball washers at all the holes.

Be back again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/23/2021

Steve, glad you returned to Mattawang and to see you enjoyed conditions.

Sorry but the grill will not be out for the remainder of the season. Once we get through Covid and the shortage of Food and Beverage staff through out the whole country, we will re-look at the Food Operation. Until that time, snacks are available inside the golf shop.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather

Great value

Some very challenging holes like 18. For whatever reason, there are usually not a lot of players on the course so we played the round in about 3 1/2 hours with no waiting at all. To me, this is the most important factor these days as many courses are booked solid and you have to wait 10 to 20 minutes between holes. Staff was very friendly and tee boxes and greens are in great shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/19/2021

We appreciate you making the trip from Millstone, glad you enjoy the course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 08/19/2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/17/2021

Glad to see you had a great time, thanks!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play is terrible on weekends

Waited 10 minute after each hole to tee off. Terrible experience

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/19/2021

This past Sunday were our slowest rounds in the last two seasons. We had a couple slow groups early that were reminded throughout their round that their pace was not up to standards. Sorry your round was effected.

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Super conditions

Course was in great shape. Fairways & greens were in exceptional condition. The only thing lacking was no ball washed or water on the course due to Cov-19. Which I think is rediculous! All the courses are doing this though.

I would definitely recommend the course is LONG 6500+ from the White tees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/19/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, glad to see you enjoyed the course and conditions.

Ball washers and water have been brought up on a regular basis the last two seasons and many golfers have their own thoughts. We are making decisions

and trying to be as safe as possible in these confusing times.

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

ok needs some more work

greens are great! traps are in progress (some new sand added -- needs more) and compacting/grooming), tees need some love -- need to be leveled badly.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/11/2021

Thanks for making the trip from my old hometown! Glad to see you enjoyed the day.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

I really enjoyred the course and it was in great shape.

I realley enjoyed playing the course for the first time. I like the online t-time and we will definitely be returning to play many more times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/13/2021

Thanks, we are glad to see you enjoyed the course and the online booking system!

We look forward to your return.

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
Hot weather
Used cart

Course is in Great shape

We have played Mattawang many times over the years, and this year in particular the course has been in great condition from the early spring to the dog days of summer. Mother nature has helped with steady rain throughout the summer and this has helped keep the greens receptive and the fairways lush and soft. but not too soft. The greens are somewhat small, but putts rolled great and true. Pin placements were fair and easily accessible. All in all a great day of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/10/2021

Thanks for your support over the years.

It is nice to see you have enjoyed the conditions all season. We have not received as much rain here as the most of the state. Hope to see you soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amenities.

Guy we got paired up with used the restroom and the toilet fell over with him on it. Could have ended him.

Course was in OK shape, anyone going here should be sure to only do number 1

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/13/2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/07/2021

Thanks for making the trip from Monroe.

Congratulations on the hole in one!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/07/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

The course is in tremendous shape!! The people that work there couldn’t be nicer. We try to play there once a week

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/07/2021

Bob, we appreciate you playing Mattawang every week! It is great to see how much you enjoy the club. Enjoy the remainder of the season.

Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/04/2021

ArtieLin, thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate you making the trip from Monmouth County and your business. Hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 90
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course condition with heavy rough

The course is in good shape. We play 18 holes in 3 and 1/2 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/04/2021

We are glad to see you enjoyed the conditions and pace.

Thanks for making the trip from Randolph! Hope you will be back soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Back at Mattawang

I have played the course since about 1982 The conditions are as good as I have ever seen there. Small greens are a challenge. The last 5 holes can be difficult and/or quirky. Finishing hole is as tough as any I play. Pace was excellent getting the round in under 4 hours. That has been a rare thing on many courses the last 2 years.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/04/2021

Thanks for returning to Mattawang. We agree on the last five holes and the finishing hole all are a real test of 'old school shotmaking".

Glad to see you noticed the improved conditions had a nice pace as well. Hope to see you again soon!

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