Princeton CC
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3.6
597 Reviews (597)
5 Stars
95
4 Stars
252
3 Stars
147
2 Stars
59
1 Stars
44
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
78.7%
Recommend this course
456 out of 597 reviews
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3.6
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.0
78.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 14 reviews
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3.6
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
75.5%
Recommend this course
40 out of 53 reviews
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Course Highlights
Princeton Country Club delivers strong value for money, with welcoming staff and a smooth pace of play that consistently impress golfers. The tight, characterful layout offers a fun and accessible round for players of all skill levels.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 70
Length 6005 yards
Slope 123
Rating 68.5
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Course Details

Year Built 1958
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Mercer County Golf Academy"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No tank tops or cutoffs

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Beverage Carts
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Reviews

3.6
597 Reviews (597)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Brunch 6
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 26
Bunkers 16
Undulating Greens 9
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 34
Locals 27
Seniors 21
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14
Convenient to the City 13
In the 'Burbs 11

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Reviews 85
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Mike p

Course was in terrible shape

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 09/19/2016

We're sorry that you didn't enjoy your time with us and we hope you will give us another shot in the future.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lame in the Fall

Fair to good in the Spring, lame in the Fall. No grass.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 09/19/2016

Thank you for the feedback, Kevin.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

terrible condition

unfortunately the weather has taken its toll on the course...many of the fairways were dirt...no grass...greens were also very bumpy & chewed up...played in an outing here last year & the course was very nice...fairways are being aerated but should have been notified and would have played somewhere else...i'd stay away the rest of the season

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 09/19/2016

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We continue to work to improve our conditions and we appreciate your patience as we continue to strive towards excellence.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok for the rate

Fairways and greens needed help.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 09/19/2016

Thank you for the feedback, Michael. We're continuously working to improve our conditions and we hope you'll play here again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could of given a discount....

Air-rated the fairways....on some of the back nine holes....

Terrible playing conditions...

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 09/02/2016

Thank you for the feedback. Unfortunately, aeration is necessary to keep our greens healthy and promote growth. We thank you for your patience and hope to see you again!

Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

local

just off route 1 , very convenine. nice narrow fairway

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 09/02/2016

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good place to use all of your clubs

Princeton CC is a shorter course but you must have good control of your tee shots to play well. Most holes have tree lined fairways and doglegs. A stray shot will put you in a punch out back to the fairway. Will use a lot of fairway metals and 6i-wedges. Been playing here since I started the game up over 40 years ago.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 09/02/2016

Thanks so much for the review, Ron! We love hearing from our longtime golfers and really appreciate the tips!

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

An experience to remember

The course was in great condition. The greens did not roll like they looked but after a few holes I caught on.

From the pro shop to the starter all were friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the round immensely! I even had a couple of birdies.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 07/22/2016

Thank you for your 5 Star review! We are thrilled to hear about what an enjoyable time you had on our course. Nice job on the birdies! Please come back and play again soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course nice...bar staff not

The PCC is a very nice course. It is a narrow course with plenty of blind greens. Overall the golf is nice but in order to have a truly great day of golf, it must include the bar area & that needs plenty of improvement. A smile or warm greeting as we are buying tons of drinks would be great.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 07/22/2016

Thank you for your review on our course. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your round! However, we apologize for your experience at the bar area and will address this situation internally. Thank you for letting us know. We hope this will not deter you from coming back and playing another round with us in the future!

Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

1st Timer

Very nice course, not long but challenging enough to keep you honest. Would play from the blues, next time out. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Good price using Golf Now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 06/29/2016

Thank you for the 5 star review! We're glad to add a bit of a challenge to your game. Hope to see you soon, Derrick!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Short but tight

Course is in much better condition than it used to be. One of the better maintained public courses, but all of the mercer county courses are well maintained.

This course is great practice for your shortgame. There are a lot of tight tee shots, and if you can drive 230+, you will be best served hitting irons off the tee most of the day.

It is so tight that you almost always see 2 other foursomes playing other holes at other times.

This course is a great value, and a good place to work out the kinks in your wedge play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 06/13/2016

Thank you for the great feedback, almarchetta! Lots of great tips and insight!

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Nice Greens

First time playing at the course, and enjoyed it. The greens are relatively fast, and well-maintained. It is very short course, and you should be accurate on driving. Otherwise, it could be a long day...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 06/13/2016

We're so glad to hear that your first round went well, Jason! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasantly surprised

Tad short, tends to take the driver out of your hands, but makes you hit well placed golf shots. Greens were fast, which I prefer. All greens seem to slope up, front to back, which favors a bump and run, if your not spinning the ball. Enjoyed my round. I'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 06/13/2016

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, hugarahora! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your round with us and we hope you'll visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very good Value

The only thing that I could even think of complaining about were the bunkers and they were not even that bad. This course could sure use a little bit more sand in them but they are far from being horrible unlike the cheap courses that have no sand at all.

My co-workers and I took a half day for work and got a 2:10 tee time on Golfnow.com for a great price. The greens were very good (not many unfixed ball marks). The fairways were perfect. This was a well maintained course.

I would definitely go back if I was able to get the price on Golfnow again. Our pace of play was great. We only had a wait a few times (maybe twice) on the PAR 3s before teeing off. At the end of the day, we finished our round in 3H 50M.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 06/13/2016

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, Kayano! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our conditions and finished your round in good time!

Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Princeton

Course has a nice layout, lot of bad lies even in fairways, i.e. Dirt patches, pace of play was slow , staff extremely friendly, I would go back if I know the best time not to get behind 70 something year old lady's, glad they only played 9! But it was a great value , I'd go back again in future!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 06/13/2016

Thank you for the feedback, Tim! We're continuously working to improve our conditions and we hope you'll visit us again.

Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Walked

Regret....

Second time back on this course but, regretful after a round. Overall condition was poor. Front 9 was below average fairway condition with bumpy green. Some fairways were hard to distinguish between fairway and rough.
For back 9, what can I say....This course needs major repair to fix drainage system. Yes, there was light rain before my round but it wasn't a harsh rain to make it unplayable. It's improper drainage. I've played in rainy condition worst than this day but, this course made it very difficult to even walk on fairway with soggy and muddy condition. Even an elevation greens were soak and had soggy condition. To make matters worst, I had to rush to finish my round in hurry because a ranger came by and inform me that I must return my cart before 4:15PM. At other courses, they usually advise to return before sundown. I checked forecast this day and sundown was at 4:52PM. Even with GolfNow bargain, I have a regret I chose this day to play here for a second time.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 01/22/2016

We're sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy your round, William7633805.

In regards to the drainage, that was from the flooding rain that happened earlier in the week. Our drainage has been much improved but unfortunately when we get that much rain during this time of year when the ground is frozen, the water that accumulates stays around as ice and when the warmer temperatures came with some additional rain – that melting produced some terrible playing conditions on those holes.

As for the cart issue, you are absolutely right. You should not have been made to return the cart that early. Please know that we have spoken to our staff about this and communicated that "return by sunset" is our policy.

We hope you will come and play us again. Have a great weekend!

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Winter Golf

Had fun playing in January. 40 degrees and sunny. The ball semed to go a little further than when it's warm so I had to play short of the greens and let it roll to the hole. If you hit the green with a high shot it bounced of the green. But the course was in very good shape, greens were good, staff were friendly and I played in under 3 hours. A couple of walkers out there on my latter holes but that did not slow me down.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 01/20/2016

Thanks for the great feedback, uOCJU5977OC! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your round with us! Hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great greens

Beautiful weather. Course in great shape. Only issue carts had to be in at 2pm. Noon t time. Hot deal got lukewarm after that. No notice of that issue when booking

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 12/23/2015

Thank you for the good review, susan1! We will endeavor to make our cart policy more visible. Hope to see you again!

Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Nothing special

Not a course for the driver, many short doglegs.!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Leaves

Too many leaves left in the fairway very hard to find your ball.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
3e300dc1-aa33-532c-a5c9-b5d839ccb322
Commented on 12/23/2015

Thank you for the feedback, uraway22! We apologize for the amount of leaves on the course and we hope you'll return to play here again soon.!

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