Bowling Green GC
Water come into play on several holes at Bowling Green Golf Club
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4.3
682 Reviews (682)
5 Stars
341
4 Stars
257
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
87.4%
Recommend this course
624 out of 682 reviews
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4.2
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
76.9%
Recommend this course
20 out of 26 reviews
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4.3
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.9%
Recommend this course
29 out of 35 reviews
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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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4.3
682 Reviews (682)
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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Very slow pace of play

My friends and I tee’ed of thinking a mid Fall round of golf at a relatively expensive course would result in a quick round. Little did we know that it would be over 5 hours long. Not only we’re we waiting on every hole, but we saw not only 1 hole but 2 different holes where there was a back up of 4 groups…

The rangers clearly did nothing about the backed up round and the culprit groups didn’t seem to care. It’s too bad given the course itself is in good shape and the layout is enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course

Very well maintained and fairly challenging course to the average golfer. I’m probably a below average golfer lol. It’s in a gorgeous setting and is beautiful in different ways throughout the seasons of the year.. With that said, the price seems to have gone up considerably. Either way- love this place and I go about 20 times a year:

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

Great Time

The course was challenging and fun. Such great condition even with the falling leaves and recent wet weather. The beer selection at the turn was incredible. So many local brewery options.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good not great

Course was in ok condition but very vanilla layout. Short par 4’s, weird / short par 5’s, greens were crazy fast but in fairness they were in perfect shape. The ranger told us to pick up the pace after waiting on a par 3 for the group ahead of us to go lol. Nothing bad about it but for the price I expected a little more

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

Very Nice Course

Bowling Green was a great course to play. Very well maintained. Greens are very fast and have a lot of slopes. Tight fairways with lots of turns so don’t be fooled by the distance. Tree lined fairways add to the aesthetics.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 132
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Retains water

This is a narrow course and when it rains, it retains water everywhere (fairways, tee box and greens)! This is my 2nd experience at this course and both times, it was a slopfest.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice course!

Course has a great pace of play. It is tight so be sure to hit it straight!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course and biergarten!

Course is great. Plays fast both in pace and in terms of green speed and was in very good condition considering the recent heat/drought. Layout is somewhat challenging, but fun. Service was great all around and the biergarten was a great bonus (and worth the trip alone for the beer available on tap). A bit pricey compared to others in the area, but worth it. Will definitely play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing staff and conditions!

Greens although hard rolled true! My group was running late and we had a last minute dropout. Instead of telling us to kick rocks, which they had all the rights to, the staff gave me rain check for gift card for the next time we book an outing and the starter bumped us a few slots back.

The range we fully stocked with practice balls, and the carts were waiting for us.

Can not recommend this course more, I can’t wait for when I go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great greens, bad tee boxes

Course is great to play every so often out of your normal rotation. The greens are always in good shape but the tee boxes are bad. Definitely not worth the normal price of $100+, it is nothing spectacular. I will only play there for $85 or less. It is a fun course but not for the price

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

Tons of fun!

Greens were a little beat up (repair your ball marks, people) but overall it was a great day. Staff was super friendly, pace of play was excellent. We’ll be back!

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