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4.5
638 Reviews (638)
5 Stars
287
4 Stars
280
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
98.0%
Recommend this course
594 out of 638 reviews
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4.2
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.5
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
51 out of 51 reviews
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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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Course Details

Year Built 1963
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/15

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.

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Reviews

4.5
638 Reviews (638)

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

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Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course

Played it on a rainy day, but the course was in good shape. Tom the ranger was terrific and helped me when I lost my phone. Good collegiate course, and looking forward to playing it again. Driving range was closed, but overall good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Rutgers 7/31/2020

I love this course. I always forget to play there but every time I snag a time on GN I’m happy I do. Great layout and some of the best greens I’ve seen this year. It’s always nice & quiet out there too

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

RU Golf

Nice layout, great for walking. Fairly short, no amenities due to virus.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Indifferent customer service

Was looking forward to playing Rutgers golf course went to school here and played a lot of golf here. Was told that I couldn't use a cart. I'm a senior with some ailments and shouldn't be walking a golf course in 90+ degree weather with some humidity. The turf conditions were fine save for a couple of areas on the back nine. I hadn't walked a course for over a decade because of my medical issues. The staff could care less at 2:48 in the afternoon where else am I going? Played and gutted out the last 4 holes. The wet areas could have easily been roped off and accommodation made to seniors. The greens were pretty beat up and bare patches in the fairways. Would have given another star if they had any customer service.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
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Commented on 08/03/2020

Hello and thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for your experience during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game and will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Rutgers University Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well kept

Course was great, even in the rain it was a good day for golf. Staff was very helpful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First timer

I looked it up online and on paper it’s a very easy course totally different story when you get there very well laid out manicured greens are very tough

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Go Knights

I’ve been playing this course for quite a few years now. I love the layout and the challenges of the 10th, 12th and 17th most. I was slightly disappointed that some of the greens were a little beat up due to the divots not being repaired. I pride myself on my putting and when your ball jumps around due to these divots it’s frustrating. Won’t stop me from playing there but people need to be told that it’s proper golf edicate.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/30/2020

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Rutgers University Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Not bad

Course is okay, greens were fair. Rain night before made it slow. Guess they don’t have drains on course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Had to walk

Called day before was told could ride, didn’t bring my push cart, then they said because of rain night before had to walk and course wasn’t that wet. Staff was rude and short and late to open. Pretty easy course shot 77, i wouldn't return fairways were ehhh, tee boxes were nice and greens were true but just ehhh of a track.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/30/2020

Hi, thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. Please know the current conditions are by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We will continue to work towards a 5-star experience and we hope to see you back!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Course was in awesome shape

It was 100 degrees. Worst thing would have been to wait. We didn’t do that once. Great pace and great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great conditions. Great round.

RUGC was in great condition. 4hr pace of play. No waiting on any hole. Great day to play golf. I’ll definitely be back!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

I loved it and hope to play here again soon. It is one of the priciest public courses in my community.

I loved it and hope to play here again soon. It is one of the priciest public courses in my community. :(

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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