Great Gorge at Mountain Creek Resort - Lake: #8
The eighth hole plays across a valley on the Lake Course at Great Gorge at Mountain Creek Resort in McAfee, N.J.
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4.2
1084 Reviews (1084)
5 Stars
450
4 Stars
464
3 Stars
119
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
89.9%
Recommend this course
986 out of 1084 reviews
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4.4
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.9%
Recommend this course
31 out of 33 reviews
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4.2
112 Reviews (112)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.2%
Recommend this course
101 out of 112 reviews
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Course Highlights
Great Gorge delivers a visually stunning 27-hole layout with well-maintained fairways and greens that consistently impress recent golfers. Dedicated staff remain attentive throughout the round, adding to the strong overall value this northern New Jersey destination offers.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 70
Length 6692 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.0

Great Gorge Golf Club is situated on 500 acres of naturally preserved land, nestled in the Vernon Valley between the Wawayanda and Pochuck Mountain Peaks. Designed by George Fazio in 1970 on behalf of Hugh Hefner for his Great Gorge Playboy Club, the course boasts 3 championship nines: Rail, Lake and Quarry. With four tee box options, the course is manageable for newer golfers yet challenging for lower handicap players, making Great Gorge an ideal venue for all golfers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Bentgrass and Poa Annua
Greens Bentgrass and Poa Annua
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect George Fazio (1970)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Lockers

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Reviews

4.2
1084 Reviews (1084)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 19
Water Hazards 16
Bunkers 11
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
Advanced Golfers 11
Locals 9
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 16
At a Resort 7
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Glad to see management investing in the course. Fresh sand in the bunkers, which we haven't seen in a while. Greens were excellent, course played long due to recent rainfall, no roll to speak of. The course is a great test of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Woman Starter Had A Really Bad Attitude!

The starter was an old jaded woman with really, really bad attitude! I was excited to play the course but her attitude and bad mannerism was a really turn-off. Even the starter before her as they were changing shifts, another old guy with a don't care attitude was there. He also pretty much ignored us but was not a combative the old woman who took over. Never again! In the area there are six better golf courses where people are treated with dignity.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Woman Starter Had A Real Bad Attitude

The starter was an old jaded woman with really, really bad attitude! I was excited to play the course but her attitude and bad mannerism was a really turn-off. Even the starter before her as they were changing shifts, another old guy with a don't care attitude was there. He also pretty much ignored us but was not a combative the old woman who took over. Never again! In the area there are six better golf courses where people are treated with dignity.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
1.0
Previously Played

They canceled it on their own accord.

Fortunately, we discovered the cancellation, although we might have missed it. The thought of driving there only to hear it was canceled at the front desk is dreadful.

We waited for 10 minutes on the phone, and what they are saying is only that Golf Now overbooked over their tee times.

We had taken time off specifically for this round of golf and had adjusted our schedules, but they canceled it a day before and rudely insisted they were not at fault. We found this unacceptable. We made the reservation a week ago.

They have almost doubled their prices compared to last year. The service seems worse. I was a frequent customer, but with this bad experience, I do not think I will be able to visit here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course

Fun course to play and always get a kick out of seeing the abandoned Playboy Club property from the '70s. Our pace of play was great, but saw that those teeing off around 1-2pm had an insane backup...wouldn't have wanted to be them. Starter is harried & curt but I suspect she has a heart of gold somewhere in there. Nice deck to enjoy drinks afterwards, although the redneck C&W music selection left a lot to be desired. Regardless, love coming here and the price to value is terrific!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course

crowded, had to wait for carts (was a weekend though). lots of slow players too (also not course's fault). but we really like the course. good valuew for $ too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Beautiful Course but pace of play is horrendous

Both times I’ve played here this year the round has been close to 6 hours. They overbook tee times and you never start on time. The starters are very unorganized. If this course was ran better it would be an excellent value because it is a beautiful course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very unique layout, plays longer than listed, scenic

Played on a weekend, very busy, started later than tee time booked and had a 5 hr+ round. Reviews are accurate, the course is very scenic and the layout is nice. Plays longer than listed yardage as many holes run up hills and many greens are sloped back to front.

Very cool starting tee shots off cliffs on at least 2/3 of the 9 hole courses. I would come back but definitely not on a weekend as it could easily be an all day ordeal.

Aside from the course but on the property, its crazy to see the 800+ room resort deteriorating and look like a relic of the past. It used to be owned by Playboy and has a really interesting history worth looking into. Worth playing at least once just to see a place that probably held some crazy parties back in the day.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pristine Weather

Course was beautiful. Weather was ideal. The layout is a classic challenging test of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
1Q
Played On
Reviews 222
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I like the convenience of a range and why I play there instead of the county courses. I’m disappointed in the new set up.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 90
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course packed with golfers

It is too good the weather to pass on playing golf. Golf course is in good condition. It is a little challenge when the somewhat challenged courses are packed with golfers with different level

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 80
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor

Great Gorge is GREAT

Guys just a heads up, staff at GG is amazing, course is one of the best values you will ever find in NJ. If you are having issues booking or with the price, it’s all on Golf Now. Golf Now is one of the worst necessary evils of my life. Dealing with their stupid is the bane of my existence but what can we do until a real competitor comes along.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting pricy

I've been playing this course for years now.I think it's one of the most scenic courses I've ever played. Always in good shape, people working there are fantastic, and the restaurant/bar is beautiful. Weekend prices are a ridiculous $95!! Not worth that. Especially with the hideous weekend pace of play. Save your money and play during the week! It runs around $53 with cart and the HOT DEALS will only cost you around $25. Overall, I will definitely be back in the future.

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