Bowling Green GC
Water come into play on several holes at Bowling Green Golf Club
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4.4
704 Reviews (704)
5 Stars
357
4 Stars
261
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
89.8%
Recommend this course
644 out of 704 reviews
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4.6
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.9%
Recommend this course
20 out of 22 reviews
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4.6
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.3%
Recommend this course
28 out of 31 reviews
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Course Highlights
Tree-lined fairways, four long par 3s, and a thoughtful layout reward strategic shot-making and keep rounds engaging throughout. Friendly staff and an impressively smooth pace of play consistently elevate the overall experience here.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6863 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.2

Bowling Green Golf Club is in the heart of northern New Jersey, surrounded by miles of idyllic countryside. An abundance of mature oaks and towering red pines characterizes the scenic course. This quick, shady layout is a great round for walkers. The golf course has a classic links design that is easily played in less than four hours. Like most traditional links courses, the gently undulating terrain has the perfect pitch and roll. It also provides each hole with unique challenges that require accuracy and strategy. Trees heavily line the fairways, presenting some of the course's most formidable challenges. Bowling Green Golf Club's front nine is slightly more forgiving than the back nine, which incorporates the natural ponds and wetlands on a few holes. There are also some tricky doglegs to contend with.

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Course Details

Year Built 1967
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 12/01
Architect Geoffrey Cornish (1967) Bill Robinson (1967)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

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Reviews

4.4
704 Reviews (704)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 31
Patio Dining 13
Dinner 11
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 41
Bunkers 34
Water Hazards 33
This course/club is great for:
Locals 34
Advanced Golfers 32
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 28
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 42
In the 'Burbs 35
Convenient to the City 8

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Reviews 208
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5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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1.0
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Terrible round

Usually love to play here. It was a terrible day at the course and must lost over 20 expensive golf balls between myelf and my golf buddy due to massive amount of leaves that has not been cleaned. When you hit the fairway, you can’t find the balls, when you hit into rough? Forget about it. We never got to finish the round because it was tremendously frustrating. Stopped by at the pro shop and spoke to a gentleman name Steve. He was apologetic about it but nothing was done about the terrible round. Waste of a Sunday afternoon and disappointing.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 278
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
Previously Played
Used cart

With all the...

..rain the course is a little on the wet side. Otherwise conditions are good throughout. Good food in the clubhouse.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great deal

Get an early tee time and play in less than 4 hours in a great setting!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Friday Morning Round

Took the day off and headed to Bowling Green. I've played there many times and find it a really enjoyable course to walk. The holes vary from some fairly easy holes to some fairly difficult holes. I haven't met too many people that actually like #4 and while I don't hate it - it is tough to love. Par 3's are all pretty tough with no short ones. Conditions were very good and the rough was rough - thick and made advancing the ball pretty tough. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 243
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

overall a great round

all courses are dealing with too much rain this year

playing conditions were very good considering the maintenence difficultys

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, but wet... ohh so wet

I played the front 9 about 10 years ago so i had high expectations. It didn’t disappoint. The staff is great and quick to ensure you’re in good shape. Some challenging tee shots encourage you to keep the driver in the bag and play it “smart” but we were there to have fun, so fired away.

Due to the moisture (drenched) we were restricted to cart path only. I understand the philosophy and value in long-term sustainability of the course but it was very unfortunate for us. The course does not drain well, especially the front 9 besides the stream. It was sloppy and easy to hit it fat. Long walks to the ball, slower play, grips get wet, and the holes were filled with milky brown water that likely contained pesticides and motor oil. It was discouraging to make a 15-20 foot putt because you’d have to reach your hand into the dark, dirty abyss to get the ball... so I just missed most of my putts short left. The greens did not roll well because of the water sitting on them. It wasn’t enough to be deemed casual water (maybe it could have) but you had to drill a putt to get through the wet stuff and get it to the hole. The back 9 had elevated greens so it was better. The front 9 was bad. It’s just overall less enjoyable when in such condition. Still leaps and bounds better than Knoll East. That place is trash in the rain. For Bowling Greens I’d strongly recommend playing on a dry sunny day after the previous day was dry and sunny. DO NOT play in the rain or after a rainy day/week. A beautiful course deserves to be played in fine conditions. I saw her potential and ability to be a top-tier NJ course. I hope you enjoy it!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 208
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
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Good course- Rain soaked

We booked through GN to play 18 holes, but upon arriving at the course we were told only 9 holes could be played because of flooding of the back 9. The front 9 was in good condition with fairly slow greens. The course has been cart path only for 45 days. Check with the course prior to playing to make sure the full course is open.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Staff & Atmosphere

Second time playing this course and it did not disappoint. I honestly have nothing but great things to say. It’s been raining a lot lately and all the bunkers were maintained, as well as the greens. Of course some low areas were plugging balls, but for the most part awesome course. The staff was great and understanding about the early morning conditions. Very polite and respectful. 100% recommend to anyone looking to enjoy a good, enjoyable round of golf. Hit em straight!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Extant maintenance.

Good land scape .but green is slow...

Otherwise best course....

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