East Orange Golf Course

This was the second time I played East Orange this year. First I played this year I was pleasantly surprised. The condition of the course was the best I seen in years. Greens were perfect and tee were in great shape.

Not this time around greens had crab grass patches and I don’t know what was growing on tee boxes but it wasn’t grass. Pace of play was ridiculous.

A short basic public course with decent greens ansd fairways. Tee boxes, bunkers, and rough,need work.. Course is a good value for novice or high handicap golfers that didn't require a challenge. Practice facilities are very good. Hospitality facilities are good.

Always enjoy this course. True greens, well maintained, and very friendly staff at check in and starter. Hit this course 5-8 times a year.

Based on reviews I thought course would be slow with a really basic layout and chewed up greens. I had the opposite experience. Pace of play was fine; the course is open but challenging, with dog legs, a long par 3 and a couple deceptively difficult par 4s; and I thought the greens and fairways were in good condition. My only complaint is the lack of water jugs on the course. Really could have used a refill today…it was hot! But had a great time and will be back.

...Now a last resort.

My memory of EOGC before the renovations is much fonder than those memories made since then. While T-times are often available so access is pretty good, the fact that T-times are so often available should be a red flag.

Allowing 5-somes on the course with 5 players on 3 carts was the last straw. When the course was informed of a group going out in that configuration someone went to talk to them. And apparently said "have a great round" as opposed to more appropriate "Sorry we don't allow 5 player groups. You will have to split up or exit the course."

And course conditions over the last 18 months have been about as consistent as all the 'what I want to be when I grow up" from a 13 year old.

If this seems harsh, it is. And I"m sorry it is. Because of the proximity and ease of layout it was a go to place to play a spontaneous round. Not so much the case now. Not with so many other really good courses in the area.

The was no starter or ranger on the course. When I got to the course for my scheduled tee time there were 2 foursomes in front of me. It didn’t get any better either. The front 9 TOOK 3 HOURS!!!

When we got the 10th tee box it was like everyone in front of us only played 9 holes. We played the back 9 with NO delays or waiting.

After redesign and add driving range, the course conditions are much improved. The flat course is very friendly to walk and play. It is a less frustrating layout likely to make pars for many holes. Most of the holes playing short has better change to make par. Hole 14 is the most difficult Par-4 - It is fair to make +1 for average player.

Short and simple course. Pace of play can be very slow due to no starter or ranger and many beginners hitting multiple balls and limited golf etiquette knowledge in looking for balls or ready golf.

This course is in bad shape. They should sell it. Canisters on carts to repair divots is empty. No drinking water in the containers on the course. No water in the ball washers. Grounds crew just mows right in front of you. Won't wait. Won't get out of the way. And frighteningly comes out of no where when you are teeing off and drives right in front of your shot.

Almost accidentally killed a guy.

Tee boxes are a nightmare of dirt and weeds

Someone should buy this course and open a golf course.