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River Vale Country Club
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About
River Vale Country Club (formerly known as Bergen Hills Country Club.) sprawls across the gently rolling hills of northeast New Jersey. It has been ranked on Golf Digest's list of "Best Places to Play," but it still manages to remain one of Bergen County's most well kept secrets. You'll hardly ever run into crowds on this golf course. The layout has a classic design that incorporates a variety of elevation changes. Tricky uphill and downhill lies will be your biggest challenge on this layout. Strategically placed bunkers lurk beside the greensides and there are several holes where water hazards come into play, including the par-5 fifth, which has a lake on either side of the green. River Vale a tight golf course that demands accuracy and while it's not overly formidable, your skills will definitely be put to the test.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6504 yards | 71.3 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 6168 yards | 69.7 | 128 |
| Gold | 72 | 5892 yards | 68.4 | 122 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5378 yards | 71.3 | 127 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 71.8/134 | 394 | 368 | 336 | 185 | 525 | 468 | 389 | 160 | 375 | 3200 | 384 | 325 | 482 | 351 | 233 | 475 | 381 | 133 | 540 | 3304 | 6504 |
| Blue/White M: 71.0/132 | 372 | 368 | 336 | 161 | 525 | 450 | 365 | 160 | 375 | 3112 | 365 | 325 | 482 | 351 | 215 | 454 | 366 | 133 | 522 | 3213 | 6325 |
| White M: 70.2/130 W: 76.4/137 | 372 | 350 | 325 | 161 | 488 | 450 | 365 | 148 | 364 | 3023 | 365 | 308 | 471 | 321 | 215 | 454 | 366 | 123 | 522 | 3145 | 6168 |
| Gold M: 69.2/127 W: 74.9/134 | 354 | 341 | 318 | 155 | 438 | 444 | 352 | 144 | 360 | 2906 | 334 | 304 | 466 | 316 | 191 | 438 | 321 | 100 | 516 | 2986 | 5892 |
| Red M: 66.9/122 W: 71.9/129 | 338 | 271 | 268 | 146 | 417 | 442 | 307 | 107 | 302 | 2598 | 326 | 302 | 410 | 267 | 176 | 408 | 314 | 98 | 479 | 2780 | 5378 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 18 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 8 |
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Photo submitted by Keith2180142 on 04/13/2023
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Nice Par 3 Photo submitted by u000004587760 on 06/26/2021
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Photo submitted by Jeffbreny on 06/01/2021
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Photo submitted by Simon03Wheatley on 12/01/2020
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Photo submitted by rich4par on 10/12/2020
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Photo submitted by Robert2937087 on 10/24/2019
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Photo submitted by Franco6968 on 09/11/2019
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Photo submitted by max135 on 07/16/2019
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Photo submitted by LICC on 11/11/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 11/11/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 11/11/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 11/11/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 11/11/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 11/11/2018
Well-kept course
Great course, but definitely on the more challenging side.
Great Course
The course was in awesome condition, only thing is that it’s a little tight and most groups are hitting into your direction or fairways. Didn’t get to finish 18 because of sundown but will definitely be back because it was a great course.
nice layout. thick rough
Very busy course, a little bit of waiting throughout the round. If you miss the fairway the rough stops your ball and it can play very long. greens in great shape, course overall in really good shape. Challenging but basically fair.
Horrible course
One of our member was hit by golf ball from some beginner golfer.
You should be careful and see around before hitting you ball.
Goof ball in the golf shop
After waiting 2 hrs and 2 buckets of range balls the goofball in the Pro Shop told me he gave away my single t time to a member. Wasted my hole day.
Old man should run for President with that type of management.
Great Course, High End Facilities, Reasonably Priced
Great Course, High End Facilities, Reasonably Priced. Maybe seen as expensive compared to other local course but the experience is worth the money. Great staff! Clean, up to date and charming club house and course facilities. Course itself was beautifully groomed and maintained. After my round, I asked to be put on the members list, there’s a 4 year wait and I understand why! Get there!
Nice course, great half way house, solid range
Pace of play wasn’t awesome but to be expected I guess
Nice course
River Vale has a friendly staff, the course is well maintained and the pace of play was good. I finished an 18 hole round in just over 4 hours.
Cut Short
Course closed due to lightning in the area causing completion of only 12 holes. Enjoyed what we were able to complete although storm never materialized and would have been able to finish round without incident.
Really good course in pristine condition
When I checked in at the pro shop, I happened to notice a sign that read “Please fix your ball marks. If you need a tool, please help yourself”. What a great idea! I will say that it seems to work, as the greens were perfect, and I didn’t spend time fixing ball marks in my putting line. The course overall was really good and in great condition. The layout was pretty creative with a good mix of challenging and forgiving holes. The rough was thick, but cut at a length that didn’t slow down the pace of play.
Great course. I stunk up the place with horrible play so I’ll be back for a revenge round soon.
Not worth the $$
Pace of play was was pretty bad with no attempt to speed up slower groups. Sand was ok near the greens but the fairway bunkers were terrible. Definitely not worth the cost.
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