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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4.7
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 21 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%
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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 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

excellent facility

Great layout. Attentive staff. Lots of improvements. Love playing this course.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

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

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 114
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Course conditions

Course in the winter season, so it was good condition

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 90
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Can't wait to play again

Fantasic day of golf. Great staff real nice practice facilty for public golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Golf At River Vail

Evey time I play this beautiful old course, I cant wait to come back!! It's a Treasure! !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Play there

Nice condition. Good pace of play. enjoyable for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

wonderful course

The people are friendly and the course was spectacular!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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

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

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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