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4.3
802 Reviews (802)
5 Stars
348
4 Stars
313
3 Stars
85
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
21
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
93.2%
Recommend this course
728 out of 802 reviews
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4.2
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 10 reviews
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4.3
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.3%
Recommend this course
28 out of 30 reviews
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Course Highlights
Forge Pond GC delivers exceptional value with a beautifully maintained executive layout featuring tight fairways, water hazards, and tricky greens. Exceptionally friendly staff and consistently strong conditions make this a top choice for public golf.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Executive
Par 60
Length 3916 yards
Slope 98
Rating 59.4
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Forge Pond Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Year round
Architect Hal Purdy

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.3
802 Reviews (802)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 27
Bunkers 14
Thick Rough 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 23
Walkers 18
Beginners 17
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 12
Worth the Drive 9

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Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

The pace of play was bad, it took 4 hours to play, for such a short course that's unexceptionable. The greens were also aerated without informing or posting about it.

Conditions Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice, Convenient and a Fair Price

First time playing this Ocean County (NJ) course. If you "spray the ball" all over the place you had better bring some extra balls. Our foursome had a good time, lost two balls (to the woods) and moved on. I am not one to invite poison ivy and deer ticks to retrieve a ball! You had to concentrate to make sure you kept the ball in play. It was an nice place to practice the skills you need on more difficult courses. W had a relaxing and enjoyable round and all vowed we "will return"!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent executive course

Hidden Gem of Ocean County. Great course to work on short game

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course.

Narrow fairways, really no room for error

Greens also are very challenging. Great golf course for a beginner ( lot of par 3 holes ) but also very challenging. I’m a beginner still , had a hard time teeing off dirt but hitting off a tee is something I have to work on. Wonderful time, beautiful course. I will be back soon to hopefully shoot a lower score. Lol.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun but not easy.

Fun course. Small sloppy greens and tightly tree lined. Conditions could use improvement.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great executive course

I love playing here. The course is in decent condition. The County does a decent job in maintaining the facilities. You can get a nice round of good of golf without breaking the bank.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome again

Came back because you can’t beat the price. It’s a pretty short course with a lot of par 3s. Wish there were a few more drivable 4s or 5s

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Drizzle and light rain showers not many players on the course which made it very pleasant afternoon

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Had an Awesome Time

It is a very challenging course with majority being par 3s. Had a lot of fun and very friendly and helpful staff. The fairways were a little burnt up. Other than that my group and I had a great time. Definitely coming back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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