River Vale Country Club
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 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
excellent facility
Great layout. Attentive staff. Lots of improvements. Love playing this course.
Nice Course
Very nice course during season. Stay away in offseason, they do a lot of work on the course which isn't a bad thing. Got a hot deal and tried it for 2nd time...100x better during the season...
Played the blues, not much different in yardage on any holes from the whites.
Disappointed
Staff were great, and the greens were in good shape, but that's about it. The fair ways were in terrible shape. It took us 5 and a half hours to complete 18 holes. People were taking 2 off the tee with us waiting behind them and didn't ask to play through. I wouldn't suggest playing in the morning for 90 dollars. If anything play at twighlight for 60. But I wouldn't suggest that either
great 2nd time out
Let me start off by saying the first time out (week prior) the pace was unbearable with no ranger support to push things along. However the 2nd time out it was exceptional. it was just me and a buddy. Course conditions were completely different than a week prior as greens were slow and even unfinished. This time the only drawback was the hard sand which is the cause of rain showers earlier that morning.
The staff is just great. Friendly and professional.
Old Reliable
Been playing Rivervale for years. As challenging as ever, but management is making changes to improve the course...taking down trees, new bunkers etc. Pretty challenging course with some excellent holes (par 5's are fun). Great deal midweek on GolfNow. You will need to know how to hit a draw off the tee on some of the par 4's.
Not bad
Got to play only the back nine twice due to construction. Decent value for the money. Course is in good condition although the greens could be in better shape and the holes were located on very steep slopes in some holes.
Good Course conditions
Course in the winter season, so it was good condition
I like this course
I like this course, first time play. but some local players were playing very slow. need some patient. I tea off at 11:45am, after 4 hours still was still at 15th hole. so I skipped 16th and passed front group, played 17th, and 18th.
Great layout
Fairways and greens were clean and leaf free. Greens were a bit bumpy but expected for this time of year. Bunkers were a bit muddy but crews are out working on new traps throughout course. The layout is awesome and staff was great, as usual. We will be back in the spring to play again.
great deal due to golf now
Played in Dec. 55 degrees and the course was in good shape considering time of year. Definitely will play again
A muni course with country club price tag
My friend lived closed by always wants to play here. I am extremely disappointment to see the fairway and green condition. Although a good price from golfnow, it is not worth the money. In particular, several roads were closed getting into the club house parking. It took me 30 minute to drive around 2 miles before getting in.
SLOOOOWWWWW
Walked off the course on a Tuesday because I was 4 hrs and 15 minutes in on the 15th tee. Waited on almost every shot. Course conditions were generally good, though the greens were very slow.
Can't wait to play again
Fantasic day of golf. Great staff real nice practice facilty for public golf.
Great Golf At River Vail
Evey time I play this beautiful old course, I cant wait to come back!! It's a Treasure! !
Play there
Nice condition. Good pace of play. enjoyable for the money.
I love woodchucks
The course was in great shape but the thing that made my day was the almost tame woodchucks all over the course. You can walk up almost right to them while they Stand on their hind legs munching an apple.
Great Course
River vale is kept in excellent condition. It is a challenging course with tight fairways, tough greens, and many hills throughout. Staff was friendly and got everyone out on time. We did take almost 5 hours to complete our round so maybe this isn't the best place if you are in a hurry(We were not and it did not bother us waiting).
Great Course
I really enjoy this course. Its interesting and challenging, but not too difficult for an average golfer (16 hdcp). The course is in very good shape for this late in the season, though the greens played noticeably slower that usual. The only disappointment is that the sand is really just dirt, which is strange because the rest of the groundskeeping is top notch
Great Round
Played Rivervale about 15 years and the course was just in average condition. This time around was much differentt. The course is in great shape. Greens and fairways were very well maintained. We has a great time.
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