River Vale CC
A view of hole #6 at River Vale Country Club
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4.5
990 Reviews (990)
5 Stars
526
4 Stars
355
3 Stars
64
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
93.7%
Recommend this course
902 out of 990 reviews
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4.6
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.9%
Recommend this course
24 out of 27 reviews
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4.6
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
74
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.2%
Recommend this course
100 out of 105 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6504 yards
Slope 131
Rating 71.3

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1931
Golf Season Year round
Architect Orrin E. Smith (1931) Ron Cutlip

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire at all times. No jeans, torn clothing or jogging shorts. Shirts must have collars and sleeves

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

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4.5
990 Reviews (990)
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Reviews 100
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5.0
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Previously Played

Tough course

A lot of up and down like a links course but very challenging loved it

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Love the course

Had a real nice round on a Thursday morning, conditions were great, but greens definitely fast, pace of play was fine. Was paired up with Dick and John who work at the course and were a pleasure to play with. Great overall experience and remains one of my favorite courses!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome

The course is always in just perfect conditions. The greens will challenge you. If you hit it relatively straight you’re going to enjoy your round. Nice practice facility.

The manager Christine, The pro Chris and the starters Jay and Joe along with the entire staff are pleasant , professional and always accommodating

This is by far the best public course in the area.

Excellent restaurant and bar for before or after the round. Carts frequently passing during the round for snacks and drinks. Half way she’d for drinks or a quick burger or hot dog.. Nice carts that are always clean and ready to go. This is the way a public course should be operated.

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course abs fair price

Course is in nice condition. Clubhouse could use some upgrades but the staff is friendly and it’s not outrageously priced.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Course

Fairways in good condition greens were very fast pin placements were all on a hill very tough to lag putting and price is way to much but I will chalk that up to everyone raising there prices due to the economy we are living in.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good staff

The course was nice, pace of play was good. The starter Joe is welcoming and friendly. I recommend this course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 162
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 162
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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