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Great Gorge Golf Club - Rail/Lake Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
464
4 Stars
471
3 Stars
121
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
21
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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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| 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 |
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 |
Hot Deals at Great Gorge Golf Club
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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 CartsAvailable Facilities
Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Lockers
Reviews
4.2
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by droskowsky on 09/28/2025
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Photo submitted by u000007802218 on 08/30/2025
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Photo submitted by u000007802218 on 08/30/2025
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Priceless Photo submitted by jasonprichard2024 on 06/17/2025
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Photo submitted by u314159931297 on 10/07/2024
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Photo submitted by u314161705422 on 10/05/2024
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Ladies day Photo submitted by u314161705422 on 10/05/2024
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Photo submitted by Mikez629 on 06/17/2024
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Photo submitted by Mikez629 on 06/17/2024
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Photo submitted by Mikez629 on 06/17/2024
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Quarry, 11th hole Par 5 Photo submitted by SoberDan97 on 04/04/2024
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Photo submitted by Hammertimenow on 04/30/2023
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Photo submitted by kenygolf on 11/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u314163380410 on 09/20/2022
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Photo submitted by Leftie8787 on 09/04/2022
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Photo submitted by robrobster on 09/03/2022
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Photo submitted by robrobster on 09/03/2022
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Photo submitted by u000005038648 on 08/26/2022
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Nice look Photo submitted by Joe4666223 on 09/12/2021
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Photo submitted by Remrudy1 on 08/31/2021
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Photo submitted by Remrudy1 on 08/31/2021
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Photo submitted by Noodge12 on 06/27/2021
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Sunset on the mountain Photo submitted by John6520082 on 08/02/2020
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Elevated tees with great views. Photo submitted by u080412134 on 07/13/2020
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Photo submitted by acsgolfer21 on 07/06/2020
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Photo submitted by acsgolfer21 on 07/06/2020
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Photo submitted by u072437287 on 06/28/2020
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Photo submitted by u072437287 on 06/28/2020
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Photo submitted by frafrar on 06/11/2020
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Quarry Hole 4 Photo submitted by mjadu on 08/23/2017
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Photo submitted by Benjiboy on 10/07/2013
Disappointed
In a Corona Virus age, after a long drive from NYC, we found a dismal food facility and very dirty bathrooms. Did not feel safe!
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
just golf
if you just want to play golf, then this course will bring out your best game as it is tight. the clubhouse is one of the most disgusting i have ever seen and they should be embarrassed, the restrooms are a disgrace.
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Good Course
Tee boxes and greens were in very good shape. Some if the fairways had issues. But did not affect good hits.
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Great layout
Traps and cart paths need some work but fairways and greens in great shape esp for August.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Excellent greens
Conditions were perfect. Yardage markers could be better. What a great day. Staff couldn’t be nicer.
I really enjoyed this course.
Steven
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
A must play
This course is in great condition . Only paid $35 w a cart, that said how can you pass that up
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Hilly course with besutiful views. Some holes have narrow fairways and the greens were in good shape.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Nice Mountain Course
Very friendly staff. Enjoyable round. Dilapidated hotels need to go!
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Very good condition
The pace of play was excellent playing 18 holes in 4 hrs. Course was in good shape with some dead spots on the fairways. Greens were excellent.
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
great gorge - great condition
enjoyed our round at great gorge - course was in great condition; layout challenging
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Hello, we appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Great Gorge at Mountain Creek Resort - Lake/Quarry Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!