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4.2
1070 Reviews (1070)
5 Stars
445
4 Stars
457
3 Stars
117
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
89.7%
Recommend this course
974 out of 1070 reviews
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4.5
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 21 reviews
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4.1
115 Reviews (115)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.7%
Recommend this course
102 out of 115 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 6765 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.3

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
1070 Reviews (1070)

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 A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Playboy's special

Amazing greens great value very friendly staff several challenging holes...downside is there as lot of back and forth holes look forward to play railside

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great round of golf

Got off early and played fast. Fairways were in good condition and greens were generally good, but a little slow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What a gem

Great gorge what a wonderful layout great character fast greens excellent conditions friendly staff , starter is wonderful great first tee shot off of Lake very challenging for all play levels recommended highly I drive an hour to play they're totally worth it Lake rail inquiry either nine hole golf course is a fabulous choice you will not be down Lake rail inquiry either nine hole golf course is a fabulous choice you will not be disappointed

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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
Hot weather
Used cart

Hot summer afternoon

It has been a few years to come back to play this course after the course closed for a few years before changing the ownership. The course condition is back to old good day in a very good condition. The green is always tricking to read.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s unfortunate

It’s unfortunate about the greens especially on quarry; lake is just a little better. Net net, tough course which is fine but the slant on the greens is completely ridiculous. They need to be redone. 3 greens we putt at the hole, uphill, ball stops and then rolls completely back down the hill off the greens. Many other greens you could not stop the ball near the hole. Just not reasonable. Won’t be back until fixed. It’s unfortunate as the design is nice and challenging

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Response from on 07/03/2018:
Thank you for leaving us a review. We apologize for the condition of the greens and for some of the pin locations. Our staff will keep working to make sure that the course is in shape, and we hope that you are able to see improvements the next time you are with us.
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions

The two nines we played Lake and quarry were in excellent condition great fairways and fast greens. The personnel we came in contact with clubhouse and carts were friendly and helpful. We will play again and recommend to our golfing friends

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Gorge

New owners doing great job fixing the course up. Bought the senior deal. Great value. Price reduction this year is very fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quarry to lakeside

We played quarry with no hold ups or delays. On about the 3rd hole of lakeside a foursome appeared out of no where in front of us and were very slow and appeared to be beginner golfers. There was no ranger apparent on the course and wished there would have been to help teach good course etiquette. Other than this the round was great and courses in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

We played the Quarry and Lakes.

Both very pretty and fun to play.

Can't wait to go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course overall

Great cpurse overall. Can be a bit confusing for a first timer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Quality Golf Experience

The tees, fairways and greens were all in good shape; the bunker and sand traps need work; the staff was very friendly and accommodating; the course has great scenery; the cart paths are paved and some need work; pace of play was good; ball cleaners on each hole; snack & beverage cart service, and shuttle service to and from parking are.This is a quality golf course that will test anyone's golf game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great shape

Need to speed up pace of play otherwise course was in great shape I will play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Gorge is back

Great Gorge is open and the course is in very good condition , played in 4:15 minutes , greens pefect , bunkers could use some help but overall very good conditions . Get out take the ride and enjoy

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course for the money

It's a nice course and priced well. Many of the sand traps have stones in them and are poorly kept. But overall really enjoyed it

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/11/2018:
On behalf of our staff here at Great Gorge, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us with your feedback about the course. We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with our bunkers, but we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your time on the course. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us a review, and we hope to see you out here again soon.
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It is coming back , greens are in great condition

Course has great views and challangeing layout. Distances are not quite working correctly and needs better markers

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent and worth the cost

Greens were in very good shape as was course. The layout is decent. Good value. The only

Major issue is the cart paths are so bumpy my bad back couldn’t take it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

LAKE/RAIL May 2018

Course is in great condition, a few soft fairways due to the past rains and a few bumpy greens near the cup made for an interesting afternoon. Pricing has changed this year. Most discounts have been eliminated but the standard price has been reduced. I was on pace to complete 18 in 3 hours however the last 3 holes held me back finishing in 3+30. Looking forward to a replay soon.

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