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4.2
101 Reviews (101)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.5
81.3%
Recommend this course
78 out of 101 reviews
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4.4
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 19 reviews
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4.4
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.9%
Recommend this course
20 out of 22 reviews
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Course Highlights
This former private course offers a distinctive layout and upscale charm that sets it apart from typical public options. Friendly, encouraging staff consistently enhance the experience from the first tee through the back nine.

About

Holes 18
Type Municipal/Public
Par 71
Length 6611 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.1
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Rock Spring Golf Club at West Orange
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Course Details

Year Built 1925
Golf Season Year round
Architect Charles Banks (1925) Seth Raynor (1925) Kelly Blake Moran

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $25
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Accolades

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Reviews

4.2
101 Reviews (101)
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

A Gem… will play again.

Challenging greens and well maintained course. It’s a public course that feels and plays like a private one. There are coolers with ice and bottle water I. The course. Pace of play was not rushed and not behind. Stag was polite. Just an observation, a lot of grounds crew on the course Monday morning. Probably why the course is in great condition. Right up there with Pound Ridge, Mansion Ridge, and Patriot Hills. Unlike those courses, the restaurant is closed on Mondays.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pure Golf

The course is very special. Peek a boo views of Manhattan. Interesting and well designed by Seth Raynor. Must get out to enjoy this special track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good Course Just not For the Money

Course is solid and worth a play, but the cost is really hard to justify. Played midweek for $130 and it’s just hard to say it’s worth it when you have other great courses for less near by. No range, greens in great shape but slow, waters provided but they ran out on back nine and no cart girl seen after the 3rd hole. Some beautiful Seth raynor elements and fun holes that make it a great course, but overall the price really only is driven by proximity to NYC and the Raynor tag

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 44
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 40
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall a good course. Interesting layout with a combo of long and short holes. Old time feel with course routing and bunkering. The course conditions were very good. A fun, interesting course. The only criticism is the price, which is about $30-$40 higher than it should be. I know golf has gotten expensive but there are plenty of courses, even in North Jersey that will give you a similar experience at a better price point.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful and classic

If you get the opportunity. Please put this track on your list of must plays. You will be tested on all levels of your game. Staff wonderful as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the Top public courses in the area

Played here 5 times in last few months and couldn't be happier with the overall experiences. Pace of play is good conditions seem to be getting even better as the season goes on and tee time availability is not unattainable. One of my favorites will be back again soon.

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
4.0
Previously Played

The course is well kept. a beautiful view of overlooking the New York city on the no.6 hols.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The Rock , Rocks

Great day. I took client's I rented brand new clubs for them @ at 55 bucks each bag lefty &. Righty . They left their old mix and match clubs in their garage where they belong.

The staff were great , we didn’t slow dn once all day & didn’t hold anyone up.

The steak dinner was great at the capital grill. The business relationship was deepened fun by all.

I made a great choice of clubs to play. I bagged Bally Owen and those over priced under kept courses I played well and so did my guests

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

I’d wait a few weeks, Buyer Beware

Greens were about as bad as possible. For the season being a week away. Greens were punched, not sanded and debris all over them. Tee boxes are temporary, so 1 marker per hole. Fairways were in good shape but for the price, I don’t think I would go back for a few weeks

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Early season gem

Early in the season so course conditions were not yet up to par, but that was understandable.

Great options for juniors to play at a reduced rate

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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