Rutgers University Golf Course in Piscataway, New Jersey, USA

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.4

635 Reviews (635)

5 Stars

285

4 Stars

279

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.5

Value

4.4

Layout

4.4

Friendliness

4.6

Pace

4.4

Amenities

4.0

96.6%

Recommend this course

591 out of 635 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.0

7 Reviews (7)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.9

Value

4.3

Layout

3.9

Pace

4.6

Amenities

3.8

StaffFriendliness

4.9

100.0%

Recommend this course

7 out of 7 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.5

59 Reviews (59)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

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Conditions

4.5

Value

4.5

Layout

4.4

Pace

4.5

Amenities

4.0

StaffFriendliness

4.6

100.0%

Recommend this course

59 out of 59 reviews

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AI summaries based on real golfer reviews

Course Highlights

Rutgers Golf Course consistently delivers exceptional conditions, with fast greens, perfectly cut fairways, and well-maintained tee boxes impressing recent visitors. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and outstanding value make this course a compelling destination for golfers.

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Holes 18

Type Public

Par 71

Length 6337 yards

Slope 130

Rating 70.5

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Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Scarlet	71	6337 yards	70.5	130
Black	71	6034 yards	68.7	128
White	71	5647 yards	67.2	119
Green	72	5323 yards	71.0	130

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Scorecard for Rutgers University Golf Course

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Scarlet M: 69.2/127 W: 75.5/131	353	381	178	483	349	369	531	201	448	3293	381	158	539	382	160	363	352	197	512	3044	6337
Black M: 67.8/125 W: 73.8/128	335	365	155	469	323	350	522	184	434	3137	361	140	520	367	143	348	338	184	496	2897	6034
White M: 66.2/118 W: 72.4/125	318	335	137	455	313	322	488	146	418	2932	341	135	479	360	132	334	324	172	438	2715	5647
Green M: 64.0/113 W: 69.3/121	308	307	127	453	284	308	466	136	405	2794	318	128	401	355	122	314	314	149	428	2529	5323
Handicap	11	3	9	17	13	5	15	7	1		4	18	6	8	16	12	10	2	14
Par	4	4	3	5	4	4	5	3	4	36	4	3	5	4	3	4	4	3	5	35	71
Handicap (W)	11	1	17	3	7	5	9	13	15		4	18	12	2	16	10	6	8	14

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Course Details

Year Built 1963

Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/15

Architect Hal Purdy (1963) Stephen Kay Robert McNeil

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Pull-carts Yes

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Teaching Pro Yes

Pitching/Chipping Area Yes

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Walking Allowed Yes

Dress code Proper attire is required, including closed-toe footwear with non-penetrating or spikeless shoes.

Accolades

Golf Advisor: Top College Courses in the U.S. (2025 #8)
Golf Advisor: Top Courses in New Jersey (2024 #12) (2023 #16)
Golf Advisor: Top 20 College Courses in the U.S. (2024 #11)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 College Courses in the U.S. (2023 #19) (2022 #25) (2021 #24) (2020 #22)

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Reviews

4.4

635 Reviews (635)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:

Bunkers 7

This course/club is great for:

Walkers 7

Locals 6

Seniors 6

This Course's Location is:

On a College Campus 8

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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u2033588781

Played On 08/16/2025

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

irwinbash

Played On 08/13/2025

Reviews 52

Handicap 15-19

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Hot weather

Used cart

ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE

I RECOMMEND THIS COURSE. IT WAS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. MY ONLY RESERVATION WAS IT WENT FROM THE FAIRWAY TO THE ROUGH. I DON'T RECALL A FIRST CUT .

I INTEND TO RETURN AGAIN

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

Response from on 08/16/2025:

We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.

ddelonge

Played On 08/05/2025

Reviews 44

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Nice course. Difficult green and surrounding rough.

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

sWOLw2qCVoiCL2Yb1qyK

Played On 08/04/2025

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Just a great layout …skirting the campus sets a nice tone. Course is challenging yet forgiving. Staff is very friendly & helpful… all in all an enjoyable day!

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

johnj3456

Played On 08/05/2025

Reviews 10

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great course

Always like playing this course, very well maintained

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Response from on 08/15/2025:

We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.

E1xvAtRnf1UQqY40TwE6

Played On 08/12/2025

Reviews 6

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Great Condition

I’ve been playing a lot this summer, and most of the public courses have taken a beating due to the heat, but this course is in great shape considering everything else.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Response from on 08/13/2025:

We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.

bruey55

Played On 08/11/2025

Reviews 83

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

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Previously Played

Mr BruBru

Course is in very good condition. Especially with the heat we’ve had. Greens in Excellent condition and consistent. Fairways cut perfect. My only issue is the lazy people that don’t fix divots and ballmarks.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

Response from on 08/13/2025:

We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.

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u5970259

Played On 08/09/2025

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

dpo410

Played On 08/06/2025

Reviews 26

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Great bcourse

I enjoy playing here. Straight forward course, nothing really tricky. Greens were fine, ssandtraps in good shape.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Response from on 08/08/2025:

We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.

NJGeez254

Played On 07/24/2025

Reviews 5

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

miken1973

Played On 08/03/2025

Reviews 29

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

u235570556

Played On 08/02/2025

Reviews 6

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Day at your course

Great course green are in good shape a good walking course

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Response from on 08/05/2025:

We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.

dweigand13

Played On 07/29/2025

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

del12468

Played On 07/21/2025

Reviews 40

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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RichChaillet

Played On 07/21/2025

Reviews 6

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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u00000445959

Played On 07/25/2025

Reviews 29

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great couse!

Fast geeens! Friendly staff!! Great practice and warm up facilities.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Dwdrummer

Played On 07/21/2025

Reviews 5

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

josereyes

Played On 07/23/2025

Reviews 6

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u8846544

Played On 07/22/2025

Reviews 18

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

setthm

Played On 07/20/2025

Reviews 23

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

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FAQ

What is the address of Rutgers University Golf Course?

Rutgers University Golf Course is located at 777 Hoes Ln, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, Middlesex County.

Is Rutgers University Golf Course open to the public?

Yes, Rutgers University Golf Course is open to the public.

What year did Rutgers University Golf Course open?

Rutgers University Golf Course was built in 1963.

Who designed Rutgers University Golf Course?

Hal Purdy (1963), Stephen Kay and Robert McNeil are the architects of Rutgers University Golf Course.

What is the par of Rutgers University Golf Course

The par of Rutgers University Golf Course is 71.

What is the length of Rutgers University Golf Course

The length of Rutgers University Golf Course is 6337 yards.

What is the rating of Rutgers University Golf Course

The rating of Rutgers University Golf Course is 70.5.

What is the slope of Rutgers University Golf Course

The slope of Rutgers University Golf Course is 130.

What are the course conditions at Rutgers University Golf Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Rutgers University Golf Course are great.

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