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Great Gorge Golf Club - Rail/Lake Course

4.2
1070 Reviews (1070)
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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
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89.7%
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974 out of 1070 reviews
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4.5
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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21 out of 21 reviews
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4.1
115 Reviews (115)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
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2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
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4.5
88.7%
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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 72
Length 6877 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.1

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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue 72 6877 yards 73.1 134
Blue (W) 72 6877 yards 79.6 139
Green 72 6551 yards 71.5 127
Green (W) 72 6551 yards 78.4 142
White 72 6133 yards 69.9 124
White (W) 72 6133 yards 76.3 139
Black 72 5516 yards 67.3 118
Black (W) 72 5516 yards 72.8 129
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Rail/Lake
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 72.6/134 449 404 188 336 157 587 504 399 369 3393 515 428 426 201 346 487 369 167 406 3345 6738
Green M: 70.9/133 W: 78.6/142 431 348 166 324 150 570 483 360 365 3197 501 422 411 180 333 477 363 156 385 3228 6425
White M: 69.4/128 W: 75.8/143 365 339 155 310 135 556 472 337 353 3022 453 398 398 159 317 470 346 148 352 3041 6063
Red M: 66.2/120 W: 72.2/131 329 311 135 291 123 528 451 306 324 2798 393 382 348 137 299 426 316 137 215 2653 5451
Handicap 5 1 15 13 17 3 9 11 7 8 2 6 16 14 10 12 18 4
Par 4 4 3 4 3 5 5 4 4 36 5 4 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 36 72
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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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radcarl
Played On
Reviews 101
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Good shape

The course is in great shape for early in the season

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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u000006160677
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Phenomenal

Keep this place going. Must play amazing experience. Great golf escape. So much to do can spend the whole day there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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u314162723378
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Beginner
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 Excellent
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u390938598
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Outstanding Day at Great Gorge Golf Club!

Outstanding Day at Great Gorge Golf Club!

Played a full round on Sunday, April 12, 2026, and I couldn't be more impressed. The course was in fantastic shape — fairways lush, greens rolling true and quick, and the views across the Vernon Valley were absolutely stunning as always.

The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly from the moment I pulled up. Check-in was smooth, and everyone I interacted with went out of their way to make the day enjoyable.

After the round, we headed over to Hef's Hut and it was outstanding! The food was delicious, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere with those beautiful mountain views made it the perfect way to cap off a great day of golf.

Highly recommend Great Gorge Golf & Country Club — whether you're a local or just visiting, this place delivers. Will definitely be back soon!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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jimmymackey
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course / friendly staff

This was a nice course at a very fair price. Staff was very friendly. Nice pro shop. An additional bonus was their bar / restaurant called Heff's Hut. Great place to hang after a round!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Miatabeau
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lake, Rail Review

This is a historic Fazio designed golf course in beautiful condition. Greens were fast, but we’re an excellent shape. The views are spectacular. layout awesome. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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gn31251721
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Mattfavieri
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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gn22734644
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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HongSeok5049403
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Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

everything good

The course was in good condition, and above all, it was good that the staff were very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u314162768877
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314162426688
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000007418675
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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peterb0620
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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joetux25
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Condition for Early Spring

Great Gorge is in Great playing shape despite a rough winter. I'll be playing there again this week.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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RG0B186C73F78EDC4A13
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ok

Not bad for early in the year. Pace of play a challenge, 3 groups on the course, still 4 1/2 hour play time a little long iMO. Cart paths are terrible.

New carts have nice juice tho

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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robacc12
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Place

First day of the season and they have this course in great shape. Can’t wait to play here many more times this season !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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sung5251008
Played On
Reviews 202
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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RHK67
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Gtorrillo
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course close tee times

The course and staff were awesome. But the tee times are so close together your waiting on 2 groups in front at the tee box

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