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Value
1.8
Layout
2.9
Friendliness
3.2
Pace
3.3
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6679 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.1

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2025.

Opened in 1929, Old Orchard Country Club has a classic design with challenges that stand up to modern golf courses. Throughout the course, you'll see traces of the site's former use as a farm. Ancient apple trees from the original orchard frame many of the holes. The diverse layout will test you with a variety of different shots but the gently rolling terrain makes for an easy walk. Skill and strategy will be generously rewarded but it's not an overly punishing layout for the high handicapper. Old Orchard's greens play true and fast and they are often flanked with strategically positioned bunkers. A stream wanders through the golf course, coming into play on several holes. Golfers will face a tricky island green on the par-5 seventh hole as well as an almost-island green on the par-4 13th.

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Course Details

Year Built 1929
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect A. W. Tillinghast (1929)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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1.6
1190 Reviews (1190)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 30
Bunkers 24
Forced Carries 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 44
Walkers 17
Seniors 15
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 20
Near Local Attractions 16
Convenient to the City 13

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Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Enjoyed a great day of golf & lunch

Had a great time I shot a good score and had a great lunch at the halfway house

Enjoy coming back to our favorite place to play

Kurt & Kathy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/28/2017:
Thanks kktmd5 for the 5-star review and feedback of our golf course. Please come back and see us again very soon for more of the best golf in New Jersey!
Played On
Reviews 86
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/23/2017:
Thank you for choosing Old Orchard Country Club. We appreciate the 4-star rating. Come see us again soon.
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don't waste your time

Fairway are not distinguishable, bunkers are that 70% claylike dirt and very old sand mix, making them like rocks. Like alot of NJ courses the price to play is outrageous. This course is a dump that I would not play again for free.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 08/23/2017:
We are sorry to hear that you feel this way and don't have a more positive experience to share. We do appreciate your feedback and we hope you'll reconsider joining us for another round in the future.
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Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Enjoyed our round. Was slow for the first 6 holes and then the ranger came out and let us play ahead of a slow foursome in front of us. We will be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/23/2017:
Thank you for your review and 4-star rating. We apologize the pace of play was slow for the first part of your round but we're glad to hear that it didn't take away from your overall experience. Book another round with us soon!
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sunday round

Good deal on golf now. Could be decent course but need some "tlc". Ok layout but flat and straight. Very little elevation. Some greens in tough shape. Convenient to our home but monmonuth county courses so much better for the same money.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Response from on 08/23/2017:
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you choosing to play out here at Old Orchard Country Club and we hope to see you again. Be sure to Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials.
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Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Avoid for now

The course has a pretty good layout. Though there are a couple of large nets on a couple of holes. The condition is pretty poor. There were times I was on the fairway and it was like being in the rough in other courses. There are portions of some greens that have no grass.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Response from on 08/23/2017:
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback. We look forward to exceeding your expectations next time you join us for a round.
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I fell for the photos

The online photos looked great. The staff couldn't be more friendlier, and on a Sunday morning we played in less than four hours. The course was in terrible condition. Tees, greens, rough and bunkers in need of attention. It's a great $30.00 course. At $70 it's not worth the price.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Response from on 08/23/2017:
Thank you for your thoughts and feedback. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the customer service and the pace of play. We appreciate your feedback in regards to the course conditions and we hope you'll give us another try soon.
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very disappointed

The course was in very poor shape. Crabgrass abound. Pace of play was poor. Was very disappointed.. The bunkers were very poorly maintained with most not having any sand at all.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Response from on 07/31/2017:
Thanks, Jack for the review of our golf course. We appreciate you taking the time and we apologize for the conditions as our staff is working hard on getting everything back in shape. Please come back and see us again once all the new changes have settle in.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/28/2017:
Thanks, Grant for your 3-star review and feedback of our golf course. We hope you will let us know if you ever need anything and come back again very soon!
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Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice layout, fun to play

Course condition was excellent. Greens in terrific shape and consistent in speed. Loved the layout; plenty of variety, calls for you to use all your clubs . My only complaint is with the bunkers; most need renovation and new sand. I am looking forward to bringing buddies to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/28/2017:
Thanks, rshimony so much for your 4-star review and feedback of our golf course. We love seeing you enjoyed the conditions on the course and we hope to see you back again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Sooo disappointed

I heard this course got a lot of play on it, so I knew it would be choppy in spots, but this was terrible. Fairways were hit or miss per hole on the condition of them, rough was like crabby, bunkers were not raked and there was no sand. Greens were a mess, spongy and unkept def not rolled - it's sad because I know a ton of people play there, I thought the course would be maintained better and especially for the price, it's one of the cheaper, but still ain't worth it - if they dedicate to maintaining the course all year round - this place has a lot of potential

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Response from on 07/05/2017:
Thank you rjc2945 for your review of our golf course. We apologize for the conditions of the course as our staff is working hard on getting everything back up to par. Please come back and see us again very soon once all the changes have had time to settle in.
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Father's Day delight

I rarely write reviews but I felt it necessary to respond to a negative review written by someone also playing on that day. I had a mid morning tee time and was expecting a late start since it was Father's Day, but to my surprise, I tee off right on time. The staff was pleasant and when they found out my son was taking out for the day, wished me a happy Father's Day. Pace was not a issue. Father's Day is one of the busiest day of the season. We played in 4 1/2 hrs. Great day

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/29/2017:
Thank you so much for the review and feedback of our golf course. We appreciate you taking the time and are thrilled to hear you and your son had such a great day. Please come back and see us again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Enjoyed playing

I'm visiting from NC and was quite hesitant to play Old Orchard after reading the review written on June 17th. Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised. I found the course to be in good condition and the staff welcoming and friendly. Grass was short where it is supposed to be and you can find your ball in the rough. The greens roll slower than I'm used to but are in very good condition. There are plenty of Igloo water coolers around the course as well as clean indoor restrooms and a snack/beverage stand easily accessible on front and back. Bunkers appeared to be sand rather than dirt as someone else described. Greens fees with cart for Seniors (60 +) are extremely reasonable. I definitely recommend this course. The building exteriors need some cleaning up but interiors are well kept.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/29/2017:
Thank you Carol for the 4-star review and feedback of our golf course. We love hearing you would definitely recommend us and we hope to see you back again for more of the best golf in Eatontown, NJ,
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Thee Worse

Bad bad course. 1st fairway was the clue. All torn up. Then on every hole the trash was overflowing onto the cart path. The greens were the slowest I've played EVER! The pace of play was unreal and to make matters worse after 2 1/2 hours we made it to the turn and the 2 rangers were hanging out on their cellphones. The starter put out two groups of two instead of making them a foursome. We played as three and waited on every shot. Impossible to get into any kind of rhythm at such a slow pace. The sand bunkers were not sand but dirt to top it all off. Just a bad bad course. Not worth half of what we paid.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Response from on 06/21/2017:
Thank you James for the review and feedback of our golf course. We apologize for your experience on the course as it pertains to pace of play and and course conditions. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and we will address those concerns ASAP. Please come back and see us again with all the new changes in place on the course and for a much faster round.
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Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This is one of the best golf deals in the area

Love the course

Good condition and really nice greens

Staff is also very nice & friendly

My wife and I find this course very enjoyable

Kurt & Kathy Buck

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/21/2017:
Thank you kktmd5 for your review and feedback of our golf course. We appreciate you taking the time and are thrilled you had such a great time on the course. Please come back and see us again very soon for more of the best golf in Eatontown, NJ.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/12/2017:
Thank you so much for your 4-star review and feedback of our golf course. It is fantastic to see you had such a good round on the course and we hope to see you back again very soon for more of the best golf in Eatontown, NJ.
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunday play

Great time at the course with my buddy

Course was in good shape the greens were also in good shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/06/2017:
Thank you Gskurchak for the 5-star review and feedback of our golf course. We are thrilled you had such a good time on the course and hope to see you and your buddy back at the course here very soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very slow

This year the issue was with the pace of play. We played in 5 hours ! Plenty of rangers out on the course but the majority of the hung out by the half way house not moving groups along. Last year the course conditions played a part in the problem. I feel everytime you come here you will experience some sort of trouble.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/05/2017:
Thank you so much for your review. We apologize for the pace of play as we a re always monitoring this and trying to accommodate each of our guests. Please come back and see us again soon as you are sure to have a much faster round.
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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value for the price of $15.00

Course conditions were just OK, but considering the fact that they have been poor in years past, it was enjoyable. Course needs a lot of work n a serious infusion of money to bring course back to its old self. It really needs a whole new makeover!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/02/2017:
Thank you Larrybeglin for your 3-star review and feedback of our golf course. We are pleased you had a good time on the course and assure you we are working hard on getting all aspects of the course back up to par and we look forward to seeing you back again very soon!
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

My only issue is lack of signage there were a few holes where you weren't sure which way the green was... but honestly lots of fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/02/2017:
Thank you Deenyr for your 4-star review and feedback of our golf course. We love seeing you had a lot of fun besides the lack of signage and we will look in to this. Please come back and see us again very soon!
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