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4.1
648 Reviews (648)
5 Stars
234
4 Stars
270
3 Stars
86
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
22
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
88.5%
Recommend this course
555 out of 648 reviews
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4.5
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 18 reviews
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4.3
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.3%
Recommend this course
42 out of 45 reviews
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Course Highlights
Sunset Valley's greens are consistently praised as being in outstanding shape, rewarding precise shot-making on a well-designed layout. Friendly staff and solid value for money make this course a welcoming destination for golfers of all skill levels.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 70
Length 6338 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.8

Sunset Valley Golf Course is consistently ranked as one of the best public courses in New Jersey. It is one of four golf courses in the Morris County Parks system and it's considered the toughest. Located in Pompton Plains, the course is nestled in a wooded valley. It has a dramatic topography that provides plenty of ups and downs throughout the golf course. Golfers can expect a variety of elevation changes as well as a few blind shots and forced carries. Strategically placed bunkers come into play along the fast, undulating greens and mature trees line the rolling fairways. Water hazards come into play on a few holes too. Sunset Valley Golf Course's final three holes present one of the area's toughest finishes. The trio begins with the uphill par-5 16th and then finishes with two long par 4s.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts No
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.1
648 Reviews (648)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 17
Undulating Greens 14
Bunkers 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 16
Advanced Golfers 9
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 9
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 7
Worth the Drive 7

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

Great course

Challenging course. Fast greens, some waves, some sloped. My only complaint was the cost of the golf cart. $25 each is a bit steep.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Greens are Mean!

One of the best public courses in Northern NJ for the money. Some fairways have close proximity to other fairways, and the cart paths can be a bit challenging, the course itself was in great shape when I played. And the greens were fast making them even more challenging beyond the undulation of most. If your putts aren't precise, you risk flying past - or falling off - the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Good course for hot deal

Played the course when I booked a hot deal for 52.00 dollars. I decided to walk the course with a pushcart. The walk was not extraneous at all; the course is fairly walkable. The fairways and greens were in good shape. I have played here before and have paid closer to $85 for the round. I think that is a bit high considering there are better courses in the area. But for the hot deal I got, I was satisfied with the course. I will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good

They charged cart fee $25 each never deal not included cart...

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Same old Sunset

Been playing Sunset once or twice a year for a long time. Unfortunately the course conditions have never improved and are just average right now. Fairways are thin, greens have many different shades of grass and are super fast right now. Still great scenery throughout. Tee boxes are good and sand is excellent in traps. As an out of county player, I would only play again on a hot deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GREENS!!

As always, Sunset Valley’s greens are quick, very sloped and a challenge for all. They can be very difficult when you are above the hole. Overall, another enjoyable, yet challenging round. Thanks to the staff for all you do!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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

Nice Course - challenging greens

If you like a putting challenge you will enjoy this course. Well kept greens are hard to read and quite fast. The whole course is well kept and the pace was perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rainy day

Played Sunset Valley on a rainy and windy day. The course held up against the rain very well. Greens were damp but still fast and true. No puddles or standing water anywhere. Pace of play was great with the course being empty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Hot deal

When I booked it did not include a cart, I thought it did so we got charged another &20 each!

Where is the hot deal?

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course!

First time playing and loved it! Great scenery all over the course. The holes were challenging and greens were tough! Definitely a great course to put your skills to the test!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Good course

The course is a well-designed course with challenging layout. I am speaking as a novice golfer with under 2 years of experience. I enjoyed the course and for being early in the season I did not see any big issues with the conditions. One thing that does annoy me is how courses charge each rider of a cart the cart fee. I feel this is an extra charge that courses place on players that is really not necessary. But overall, it is a good course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 67
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Great course

The course was in surprisingly good condition for March. Fairly dry, greens were in good condition. Very windy but many holes were protected by the mountains. We started 30 mins late due to a frost delay. Nothing you can do about that.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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