East Orange GC
A view from a fairway at East Orange Golf Course (T Alexander Tamayo Jr.).
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3.4
1327 Reviews (1327)
5 Stars
186
4 Stars
493
3 Stars
356
2 Stars
121
1 Stars
171
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.5
70.9%
Recommend this course
939 out of 1327 reviews
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2.3
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
2.8
Pace
2.0
Amenities
2.0
StaffFriendliness
3.0
25.0%
Recommend this course
1 out of 4 reviews
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3.3
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.4
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.7
64.4%
Recommend this course
67 out of 104 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Municipal
Par 70
Length 5687 yards
Slope 129
Rating 72.6
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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Bendelow (1926) Stephen Kay (2015) Doug Smith (2015)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $12
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Pitching/Chipping Area No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted All major credit cards accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant
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3.4
1327 Reviews (1327)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 12
Undulating Greens 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 27
Walkers 26
Beginners 23
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 22
Convenient to the City 11

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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

Ghost Story

I arrived for a round and quickly checked in, on the 1st tee box I summoned my 60° and attempted to get some baby boy chips in to get the hands going EARLY. Out of the corner of my eye, a ranger appeared through the early morning fog. "I wouldn't if I was you" he boomed in a ridiculously deep voice. FINE , I'll do it live. Arriving at the first green, I almost puked after getting my first view of the "greens". The entire thing was sand, not a sprinkle, like a full coat. Like I thought the green was a tusken raider outpost on Tatooine. It truly was a disgrace to the game of golf. My will to dominate my friends in a scramble prevented me from walking off the course. As we finished on 18 that same ranger appears out of no where and leans in whispering "enjoy your round big dog...?" Then whips his cart away, cackling like a comic villain. I'm pretty sure he was a ghost or something and the course is actually a portal to the underworld, not positive though. The Taylor Ham Egg and Cheese at the turn was awesome. 3 stars

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/06/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting East Orange Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 134
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

wha happened???

tee boxes, fairways, roughs were fine. But the "greens" were slightly better than an baseball infield. The greens that weren't all dirt were infested with crabgrass. Only the 17th and 18th green were greens. I love playing here, but this was not good. I'd return because I like the course - but my expectation for the the putting part of my game is OUT THE WINDOW. Hopefully the new groundskeeper can get the greens back to playability. Or just shut down the holes and give the greens a chance to grow back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/23/2022

Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at East Orange Golf Course!

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Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Woof

The greens were legitimately sand on most of the holes, it was almost impossible to hit a putt. Would not recommend.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/06/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.

We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.

We hope to hear from you soon.

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Disaster

This place should be shut down. The greens are destroyed and buried under sand. What a disaster!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/23/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing East Orange Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Should be closed because of greens

They lost all of the greens, how can the charge anyone? You’re putting on dirt and sand.

Conditions Poor
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Commented on 09/06/2022

We’re sorry to hear of your less-than-satisfactory experience and hope you will accept our sincerest apologies.

We value our customers' opinions and would like to make things right and determine how we can provide a solution that makes you smile.

Please contact us directly at the pro shop. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
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First Time Playing

Beware

This course was atrocious. The “greens” where actually sand. The course was poorly maintained and in terrible shape. The best part of the round was the half way shack for overpriced waters and hot dogs. This was an experience I wish I could have back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/06/2022

We’re sorry to hear of your less-than-satisfactory experience and hope you will accept our sincerest apologies.

We value our customers' opinions and would like to make things right and determine how we can provide a solution that makes you smile.

Please contact us directly at the pro shop. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/06/2022

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Awful.

Just an awful round of golf. The “greens” are pits of sand, not a blade of grass in sight. I’ve never seen anything like it. Rangers don’t care about pace which was equally terrible. Starter told us (2-some) to go to the first hole and ask if anyone else had the same tee time. If there was no one there, tee off when we “felt like it.” Been here before and will never go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

ALL of the greens are burned out. no grass to be found other than some clumps of crabgrass. I'd imagine it's like playing on the surface of the moon

course was in terrible shape. putting on any of the greens was the worst I've ever seen. no mention of this at the counter, or online. no one around at the turn for food or drinks either.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/06/2022

Thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share. We would love to make things right if you give us another chance.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

East Orange

I know the weather has been brutal this summer but there was not one blade of grass on any of the greens. The course was virtually unplayable because of the condition of the greens. I have played there earlier this summer and it was not nearly as bad as this. Hopefully they can come back

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/02/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/02/2022

Hi, We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing East Orange Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worse course ever

The course was so bad the greens look like a desert if you were to compare this to minebrook with is not a good course makes minebrook look like a 5 star course

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/02/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

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Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

The course is DEAD!

This is the worst course condition I have ever played! I can't believe that the course is open. From tee to green...it's either weeds, dirt, mushrooms and/or sand. I guess no one cares? The pictures are the greens for Hole 1 & 2....it did not get any better the rest of the way.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 09/01/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather

greens

Greens were ready for replanting most were pure sand with very little grass

course played short from the white

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Commented on 09/01/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Do not play - Course is in terribly bad shape!

I will pop into this course on a whim as it is seven minutes from my house but I will not be going back anytime soon.

While I understand that it has been hot and dry out, I would expect the greens would be kept up somewhat and that they would not focus on fairway upkeep as much. Instead, it seem like they have given up maintaining the course at all. The greens are mostly sand and covered in sprouts of weeds. They are actually in worse shape than the fairways.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/01/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/31/2022

Hi, We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing East Orange Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY

Their greens are more than 75% sand, no grass whatsoever. Unacceptable to not let people know until after they've paid for their round. Go play somewhere else.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/31/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/31/2022

Hi, We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing East Orange Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens had no grass

This place is a joke. No signs or notices that none of the greens are actual greens. Has 0 grass. Just sand. They burnt the grass. It was awful. No notification nothing. $65 round should’ve been $5

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/30/2022

Hi. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are working to get everything up to par. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing East Orange Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Show some love

Yes the course is not what it was last year or even earlier this year. Let’s show the course some love. EO is a great walking course. Easily accessible and fun. Just that The weather did not cooperate this year. Next will be better.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/30/2022

Hello and thank you for visiting us at East Orange Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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