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848 Reviews (848)
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
94.1%
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788 out of 848 reviews
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4.0
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
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4.3
46 Reviews (46)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
91.3%
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42 out of 46 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 69
Length 6161 yards
Slope 122
Rating 69.9

The Valleyview nine is the most difficult course at the 27-hole Farmstead Golf & Country Club, which is located in northwest New Jersey approximately one hour from New York City. Small greens, tree-lined fairways, hilly terrain and out of bounds on seven of nine holes are among the reasons the Valleyview nine is a test. The Byron Phoebus design opened in 1979.

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Course Details

Year Built 1965
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/01
Architect Byron Phoebus

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Casual

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.3
848 Reviews (848)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Patio Dining 17
Dinner 12
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 30
Bunkers 20
Forced Carries 8
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 30
Locals 28
Seniors 17
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 29
In the 'Burbs 15

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Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Don’t play if you can’t pick your 18

Farmstead is a very good value for money course. That out of the way, they have an 18 hole course (lake/club) and a 9 hole course (valley). It seems that they are putting golf now customers on a 18 layout mixing valley in there when it is not mentioned. Valley is poorly maintained and lacks a good layout that the other 9’s have. Teeboxes were really bad on all 9’s this year and overall maintenance has seemed to decline from previous years. Post what 18 will be active for the day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/25/2017

Dear rangr514,

I am sorry you were unhappy with your golfing experience on 10/6. Please be aware that when you buy a “Hot Deal” from Golf Now, the golf club where you will play has no involvement or control over those tee times. Golf courses provide Golf Now with Tee times in exchange for the use of their GolfNow system, but then those tee times (prices and location) are fully controlled by Golf Now. We did just submit a request to GolfNow to include the location of the course when they advertise their “Hot Deals”. I was surprised by your criticism of our golf course….We put a lot of work into and take a lot of pride in the maintenance Farmstead Golf & Country Club and normally receive excellent reviews. We encourage you to visit our website at www.farmsteadgolf.com where all of our tee times indicate date, time, and course rotation….I am confident you will enjoy your experience and surroundings.

Bob Phoebus, owner, Farmstead Golf & Country Club

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course was in excellent shape, friendly staff, one of our favorite courses in the area. Fast, excellent greens, very playable. My wife and I played as a twosome behind a foursome on the front nine taking 2 hours 15 minutes the standard time for the pace of play. After the front nine a very slow foursome of men appeared on on the 10th hole and as a twosome they would not allow us to play through. We don't know where they came from. So after an hour to play 3 holes we skipped a hole and enjoyed the rest of our round finishing 17 holes in 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

One of our regular courses, Farmstead was in great condition. Greens, fairways, tees were excellent. Can't beat it for the money

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A treat of a course.

Farmstead is a gorgeous 27 hole course in Sussex county.

Amazing views from lake/club 18. Valley 9 can be challenging. Staff is alway friendly and you really experience a family operation at work. Nice practice putting green and chipping area. Best price in the area for a round of golf, course is always well maintained. Greens were rolling pure. Food at the turn was great we got some burgers, dogs and beers, great prices as well. Pace of play was a little slow due the group 2 ahead, not the courses fault as they really stress a 2 hour 15 minute pace for 9 holes. Great overall round!! A MUST PLAY!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course.

Farmstead is a great course. Great conditions on tees fairways, greens. Highly recommended

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great day

great course - beautiful condition - lots of wildlife - excellent 19th hole and dinner - highly recommended

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Diamond in the roughh

Played with a really nice lady and the golf course was well maintained....greens were a little challenging but overall beautiful course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Don't golf here

I used to love Farmstead, but they are absolutely horrible with staggering tee times. The rate of play is that of a dead slug, the second the group in front is off the tee box they send you out to sit behind 20 other groups. Took at least 6 hours to play, also, they allow walkers after 2pm so the pace is even worse then. It's a shame because the layout and conditions are usually fantastic, but it makes no difference when you're waiting 15-20 minutes between holes. I won't be going back here.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not Impressed

First time playing the course and thought it was about average. The holes were either straight forward or challenging dog legs. Some of the tee boxes were in bad condition so much so that it was difficult to get the tee in the ground. The fairways were in good condition. Greens have improved over the years to my understanding but some were so littered with debris, it made putting virtually impossible. Would play again but not for $35.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value, good conditions

27 hole course. The Valley nine is immaculate because it is quite difficult! No warm up range but there is a practice putting green. Fun course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

We played in just over four hours, and even got out a bit earlier as a single. Course was in great shape but could have used a mow in some spots. I like this course if pace of play is decent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

EARLY IN THE SEASON AT FARMSTEAD

WITH ALL THE SNOW AND RAIN WE HAD FOR THE LAST MONTH THE COURSE WAS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, SOME WET SPOTS BUT OVER ALL YOU CAN NOT COMPLAIN.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition - great value

I have played this course many times. Usually at this time of year courses in this region are littered with tree leaves. This was not the case here. The course was immaculate - no leaves - greens rolled perfectly - excellent day of golf. Kudos to the ground crew and staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Nice Course

I do not know how they do it but the fairways are always lush - grass sticks straight up and dense. Real nice. Somewhat easy course. I like playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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