Spooky Brook GC
A view over the water of a hole guarded by tricky bunkers at Spooky Brook Golf Course.
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4.4
744 Reviews (744)
5 Stars
331
4 Stars
338
3 Stars
61
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
97.2%
Recommend this course
715 out of 744 reviews
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5.0
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.5
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 2 reviews
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4.5
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
97.4%
Recommend this course
37 out of 38 reviews
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Course Highlights
Spooky Brook's large, well-maintained greens and walker-friendly layout consistently impress golfers seeking great value at a public course. The back nine delivers a notably more challenging and scenic experience that keeps players coming back.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6655 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.7

Spooky Brook Golf Course in Somerset is a player-friendly course that is perfect for beginners. It offers just enough of a challenge but it still allows you some room for error. At 6,655 yards from the back tees, the golf course is relatively short but the greens, tees, and fairways offer plenty of room. The mostly flat terrain makes for an enjoyable walk and it's also wide open. While the golf course may not be the most formidable test, it does have a few challenges in store. Water has a presence throughout the course, especially on the back nine. Whether or not you are looking to hone your skills or if you want a casual round, the well maintained golf course appeals to any skill level. In addition to the course, Spooky Brook G.C. also has a driving range that you can use to warm-up.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ed Ault (1970)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $17
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.4
744 Reviews (744)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 16
Plays Long 9
Thick Rough 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 22
Beginners 21
Walkers 21
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 14
Worth the Drive 9
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Quality Golf Experience

The course was in very good condition. From other reviews I read I expected a pancake flat course, but it was not. Had variations in elevation and alignment that made play interesting.

Clubhouse is simple but adequate although no food service.

I am a high handicapper and the more open layout was somewhat forgiving although there are challenges.

I would be happy to play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Slow Pace of Play

Nice course, but Saturday twilight was overbooked. It took 3 hours to play 9 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

very nice

Course was in excellent condition. Fairways were green and soft from the rain. Greens were in great shape Some of the best I've seen this year. Bunkers had sand in them but seemed a little firm, maybe from the overnight rain. Cost was awesome...$17.00 with a cart. Definitely play the course before the warm weather fades away, I will be back, worth the trip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tee Boxes needed to be cut, fairways had a lot of crab grass. greens were in good condition but slow. and my fault for not seeing fine print on Golf Now that cart wasn't included in price. But 4 other times playing here cart was included in price. Not worth $60 on a week day to play. Much better courses in area same price or less.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 250
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Solid course, fine conditions

First time playing Spooky this year.

It’s a straight ahead fair course .

Enjoyed it a lot and hope to be back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow play

Front nine played quickly but got stuck on the back nine. Eventually there was me waiting on the tee box as well as the foursome in front of me, a foursome in the fairway, and one on the green, as well as one on the next tee box. There was no winning

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great conditions

Spooky Brook is a great course. Most holes are long and straight but features and a few dog legs keep it interesting. Greens and fairways are in great shape. All the Somerset County courses are great and spooky is no exception.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Golf

The fairways and greens are in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course with fantastic staff

Very impressed with experience. Very walking friendly course. Unfortunately 96 degrees with no free drinking water. Two groups in front of us extremely slow and no rangers to ensure pace of play. Course should have taken 3:15 to play and took 4:10. Waited at least 5 minutes at every tee and a minute or two for every shot. Greens true and fairways in beautiful condition. Employees fantastic giving us ice with cooler in every cart, a course yardage booklet, and highlights of the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Value

Wide open and beginner friendly, course was in decent shape. A lot of bang for your buck as a “Hot Deal”.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beginner Course

Spooky Brook is wide open. Waste areas are open which means not too many lost balls. Great beginner course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 114
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Need TLC

It’s a relatively straightforward course but needs some TLC. Tee ground, fairways are in bad shape..bunkers have little sand, mostly hard dirt. Greens are on the slow side. Hope they put in more money and effort in maintaining the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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