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4.2
1560 Reviews (1560)
5 Stars
616
4 Stars
716
3 Stars
144
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
43
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
89.0%
Recommend this course
1435 out of 1560 reviews
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4.3
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
76.9%
Recommend this course
10 out of 13 reviews
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4.3
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.1%
Recommend this course
61 out of 70 reviews
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Course Highlights
Two well-maintained 18-hole layouts offer distinct challenges, with the West Course ideal for walkers and the East providing a rewarding test. Exceptionally friendly staff, a full driving range, and a bar with patio views round out an impressive public golf experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 5850 yards
Slope 122
Rating 68.5

Formerly known as Blue at Passaic County Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1892
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No Blue Jeans. No Tee Shirts or Sleeveless Shirts (Men). No Gym, Cut-off, or Tennis Shorts. No Track pants or Sweat pants. Shirts may be mock or v-neck.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.2
1560 Reviews (1560)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Thick Rough 13
Bunkers 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 22
Walkers 15
Beginners 13
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 13
Convenient to the City 11
Worth the Drive 9

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Construction significantly shortened 2 holes

I've played the West Course several times in the past really good experiences. Slow play is often a risk at muni courses, but our group got stuck behind a foursome that had no concept of ready golf (and they were in carts; we caught them on hole 2). We tried to be patient but decided to skip hole 5 to pass them (2 holes were open ahead of them) and a ranger didn't come by until we finished the 6th and were heading to hole 7. Greens looked like they were aerated a couple of weeks ago and hadn't yet been rolled (fairly slow), which is not unusual for his time of year. However, the bigger issue was that there is construction on the course which materially shortened holes 15 & 16, with hole 16 having the flag stuck in the middle of the fairway (no putting green at all). This should have been disclosed on the website and/or at check-in, and frankly, they shouldn't charge full price for rounds that cannot be included in a GHIN handicap. I will not return (and wouldn't recommend this course to anyone) until the construction is complete and holes 15 & 16 are returned to their normal length.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice Course

Very well run county course. Friendly staff and nice conditions. Will definitely go back whenever I get a chance!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 143
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

4 or 5 holes were very awkward to me not a normal layout

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

I like the East course better than the West. It has a good mix of different holes with a very interesting layout which makes for a fun round. The East course is harder to walk than the West course because it is more hilly so I recommend taking a cart.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 178
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Super nice

This course was fantastic! Every staff member was super nice and excited to help (which can be rare these days). The only complaint I would have is just a 5 and a half round is just crazy ! I can’t even be mad at the ranger because he definitely tried to have them pick up the pace .. a 18 round should never take more than 4 hours .

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bugs! Bugs ! Bugs!

Really nice golf course . That being said, my

round was ruined by a rediculous amount of

Small biting nats. Then a bee bite.,Trip to

Urgent Care and two sleepless nights with

Crazy itch. When they are gone, I’ll definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!

I came very close to walking in to what turned out to be a lovely golf course. There were nuts all over the place. It was so bad. I got bitten so many times also had a beast thing and ended up in urgent care after a sleepless night. I will definitely return once I’m sure the weather turns colder and the bug problem no longer exists. Not sure what the Club could do to currently fix this problem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice walkable course

The west course is mostly flat so it is good for those that enjoy walking the course. There's a good amount of water. Recommend bringing bug repellent. The course is good for those who like to hit the driver. Not an overly challenging course but it is still very nice and enjoyable to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Well maintained and nice layout

The course is in very nice shape and offers a nice layout. Definitely one of the nicest courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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