Quail Brook GC: #2
A fall day view of hole #2 at Quail Brook Golf Course
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4.4
808 Reviews (808)
5 Stars
366
4 Stars
378
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
94.8%
Recommend this course
770 out of 808 reviews
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4.7
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.5
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.2%
Recommend this course
49 out of 52 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
808 Reviews (808)

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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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fabulous

Played for 1st time and it was spectacular. Course was pristine and a joy to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Tremendous

Even with the extra heavy winds, the course was a GEM. Keep up the good work.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not a level playing field

Quail Brook is an often lauded member of the somerset county golf course system. Like the others, it’s always in great shape. What sets it apart from its closest neighbor, Spooky Brook, is its seemingly lack of a level playing surface. From its collection of angled fairways to its undulating greens one leg always feels longer than the other. This with its lightening fast putting surfaces makes for an interesting and challenging round of golf. For golfers who like a course with a bite, Quail Brook is a great place to play. Enjoy !!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

The greens were perfect, pace of play under 4 hours which was great for a beautiful day. Hot deal was awesome $35 with a cart at 1:20 tee off. Can’t wait to go again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

QB 10/4/24

The groups in front of us were extremely slow, even though some groups were 2 players.

We could not finish our round and could play only 13 holes.

We started at 2:35pm and generally take 4 hrs to complete a round.

But the groups in front of us forced us to wait for long periods on every hole.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

Good course, Bad people

The course itself was nice and well maintained.

It was raining when we arrived at the course, but it was still playable.

Starting from the 4th hole, it began pouring down, and we couldn’t even finish the 6th hole, and we had to return to the clubhouse.

I asked the front, "Do you guys release rain checks?"

The old tall white guy with grey hair said, "NO."

I said, "Okay.", to be honest, it didn’t bother me, and I tried to leave.

At that moment, he suddenly said, "YOU drove here to play, right?"

It was like he was saying, 'It's your fault for coming here. You should have predicted the weather,' and he was putting the blame on me.

I wondered why he had to say that to someone who was already leaving with an "okay."

His words were very aggressive, and it made me feel being offended.

He added unnecessary comments, and he could have spoken much more gently.

'Sorry, we don't,' would have been enough.

Of course, it was disappointing that we couldn't finish the game, but I was still in a good mood, but then the guy's attitude ruined everything.

It’s been 10 hours since I left the clubhouse, and I still feel a bit depressed.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun layout

Not a very long course scoring opportunities all around … great pace and hot dogs to call in while teeing off on 9 was amazing. Will be back !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course. In good shape and challenging. Downside is no cart and no clubhouse or food. They had food truck in parking lot but only sold hotdogs and snacks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rakes in bunkers

Staff check in was slow and disappointing

Course was in good shape but rakes left in bunkers and unraked

Green full of divots

Unrespectful golers ruin the round

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course in need of a marshal

We traveled to play here for only the second time, and it was even nicer than we remembered. The course is very fair, but not without its challenges, and the conditions were very good for late August. We enjoyed going off as a twosome, until quickly encountering a very slow foursome ahead of us. Despite being well behind any gofers in front of them, we were not able to play through, thereby requiring patience waiting to hit from the first hole until the last. Still, I would not hesitate to return or recommend the course to others.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Rider Fee Snafu

Checked multiple Golf Courses just to make sure I wasn't losing my mind....charging full price for a 7 year old that is not playing is a joke! Rider Fees are acceptable, but to charge full price is flat out taking advantage! I have been playing Golf for decade, so I know what is standard across the board! Never, I mean never have I been so insulted and embarrassed in front of my 7 year old. She was dress appropriately, she wasn't going to take a single shot on the course, and you would have made up that difference at the consession stand with me buying overpriced candy/soda/food! You guys took my prepaid Green Fees and basically said "F" off we have our money! You guys are a joke ! No I would not recommend this course due to there unwillingness to meet industry standards regarding Rider Fees! How are you going to make golf welcoming to the kids if you show your unwillingness to welcome them!

Friendliness Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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