Quail Brook GC: #2
A fall day view of hole #2 at Quail Brook Golf Course
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4.4
805 Reviews (805)
5 Stars
364
4 Stars
377
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.4
95.1%
Recommend this course
767 out of 805 reviews
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4.4
7 Reviews (7)
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4
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0
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0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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4.4
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
3
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1
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.6%
Recommend this course
53 out of 56 reviews
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Course Highlights
Quailbrook consistently delivers exceptional course conditions, with smooth greens and well-maintained fairways that recent golfers find nearly perfect. Welcoming staff, a beautiful parkland layout, and strong value for money make this course easy to recommend.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Woodland
Par 72
Length 6630 yards
Slope 131
Rating 71.6

Quail Brook Golf Course in Somerset is one of central New Jersey's top public courses. The challenging design is a favorite amongst local golfers. The layout has a diverse mix of holes, some of which are spacious and wide-open and others that are rolling and tight. Although the golf course may seem short at 6,630 yards from the back tees, don't be fooled by the yardage. The course can feel much longer thanks to the hilly terrain. The front nine has subtler undulations while the back nine is dramatically hilly, which makes it a tough course to walk. Quail Brook Golf Course's undulating fairways lead to challenging sloped greens that are framed with strategically placed bunkers. There aren't too many opportunities for driving, but your short game will definitely get a workout.

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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Golf Season April 16th - October 15th
Architect Ed Ault (1982) Brian Ault (1982) Tom Clark (1982)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $17
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
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
805 Reviews (805)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 15
Undulating Greens 14
Narrow Fairways 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 18
Advanced Golfers 9
Walkers 9
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 14
Worth the Drive 9

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Played On
Reviews 115
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

like this course

really good layout. surprise that is doesn't get more play. first time I played was late autumn on a windy and cold day and liked it. played on a great summer day and liked it even more. good test of golf and lots of different looks. wish it had real food and beer instead of vending machine. that's the only negative.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Course but unfriendly staff

It seems the golfers booked thru golfnow.com are not welcome... Course is good though

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 87
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
N Y N J Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Good Course Overall

A good "go-to" course for anyone looking to have a nice round. Nothing spectacular in terms of layout but their conditions are great with greens that roll nice with lots of undulations. Just be sure to bring bug spray.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don't play here if using golf now

The counter people at this course have a real issue with golf now customers. We as a group were treated with complete disrespect from the time we walked into the culb house.
The course was empty no one was on the 1 st tee, the starter allowed us to tee off, but the club house counter person ran out and stopped us from teeing off because our start time wasn't for another 15 minutes. When we went in to register this individual was literally yelling at us. I'll never play here again.
Thank you, K. Scully

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Solid course

Very clean, very green. Thought the setup of the holes was good. The lack of food or drink at the course was the only disappointment.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Worth the drive

Nice layout for experienced golfer. Enjoyed the scenery.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Track

This is a very nice track. Every hole had a different look and different challenge. Bunkers in effect, greens well kept and the rough was tricky.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short & Challenging

It's not a long course. But it's a crafty one. Plenty of fun with lots of different looks at inviting approaches. Hard to imagine getting through a round without landing in a bunker, but the sand is really clean and soft. The rest is green, very firm. Slow greens, but they were aerated recently. Finished in under (4) hours. I'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

awesome deal for an awesome course

Im a new golfer and very happy with the course. Not too hard not too easy...couple great holes that i can grip it and rip it. I would definitely come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Just a county course

Folks lets's not get carried away. Anyone who gives this 5 stars probably has never played another course. 5 stars are Pebble Beach, Bandon Dunes, etc. 2 stars is more than generous for this course. Nothing special, just a county course that gets a lot of play. I've played it many times in a golf league, but avoid it when I want to play real golf.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Ok

Not a very well maintained course. Short course as well. Definitely not worth what they charge you in the club house but I got it for $30 including cart from golfnow which was a fair price, only because the course isn't that great. Easy course.

Greens were airaited when I played and the greens were in terrible condition, barely puttable. But that didn't factor into my review.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value. Great afternoon.

Course was almost empty on a windy late October afternoon. The starter and all the staff were very nice and friendly. The greens had been aerated 9 days earlier, but otherwise the course was fun and in good shape. I will be back.

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

Course is easy and short

I had my lowest ever today - shot a 77 with aerated greens that weren't very pleasant at all!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Tight fairways. Friendly personnel.

Recommend this golf course. Back nine is a long walk. Course in good condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 114
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Slow play

Course is in good condition. Moderately challenging. Hope they would have rangers to speed up the play. Also wish the clubhouse would have some snacks/drinks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

In great shape

Greens were in great shape ..... Course is a good test ,
aeration begins on Oct 20th

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Somerset county golf

Best greens I play all year. Best bang for your buck. Staff super friendly. Get there before winter sets in.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Staff is not friendly

Staff is not friendly.
Green: front 9 and back 9, Speed is different

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Thinking course

Quailbrook is an excellent moderately challenging course from the back tee's. If you are looking for Tight fairways and a thinking course I would highly recommend a round here. The tight rolling fairways with strategically placed bunkers will make you think twice on how best to manage the course... pulling out the long irons are a great first thought for many of the holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Fun sporty course

Nice traditional layout. Not a lot of trouble. Greens are in great shape but don't give an inch. Expect to get a lot of roll on your approach shots. Course is starting to dry out a bit so anything headed for the rough has a good chance of rolling into the brush. Nice touch that they place water bottles in coolers on the course. came in handy as the day was a scorcher.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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