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4.1
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.4
73.2%
Recommend this course
59 out of 81 reviews
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4.1
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
71.4%
Recommend this course
25 out of 35 reviews
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4.2
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.6%
Recommend this course
39 out of 53 reviews
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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

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Reviews

4.1
81 Reviews (81)
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course if you can get a hot deal

I enjoyed the course layout and the conditions were solid but no way it is worth the price they are charging. $110 during the week and up to $180 on the weekend is absurd. If you can get a tee time with a hot deal I’d say it’s worth it but if not money can be spent better elsewhere

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Previously Played

Outrageous pricing

Who in their right mind decided this course with no range and minimal practice area is worth 167 on the weekends. Pretty nice conditions but no where close to that price tag. Get a grip lol

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spring has sprung

Second time playing here, first time this season.

Played on a Monday, noon tee time, the course was very busy as the parking lot closest to the clubhouse was full.

We teed off on time, got to the 10th tee around 2pm, back nine played slower.

The course was a bit soggy, so it was "cart paths only" all day. Greens were still recovering from aeration, but were rolling ok for the most part. Some bunkers were unplayable, there was casual water here and there. Its still early spring and there has been rain recently, conditions were typical of the season..

Fee was cheaper than I paid late last summer..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Needs Work

I was utterly and shockingly disappointed by this golf course. First of all, if you’re going to charge the 90 dollars to play a round, you better make sure your facilities are up to PAR. The fairways are beat up, the greens are all beat up and it was WET! There is no drainage at all. Playing in the mud! The car path was completely submerged in water on one of the holes and the crew was pumping that water into one of the bunkers. Most of the bunkers are not really bunkers. The greens are fairly challenging and unique. But most importantly, if you’re going to charge that much money to play here make sure the course is ready to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Need a Refund

Golf course closed due to weather, no email notification from GolfNow of closure. Called the course for an hour before getting a hold of someone to confirm closure.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Way too expensive for what it is

The course is OK for a public course, but it is extremely overpriced for what it is. If there’s absolutely nothing else available in the area you might consider playing it but you would be better off paying half of what they charge

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Plays like a private course

When it’s golf path only, you should walk. Really enjoyed my round here. Good elevation changes, a few blind shots, and nice green complexes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Previously Played

$189 for this Course is Criminal

There are local public courses significantly better than this place at half the price.

I don’t know who came up with this pricing but this course and its lay out is not worth this much.

Go play any Essex county course and you’ll be more satisfied

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

If you think eggs are expensive...

Then this isn't your course. The greens fees are not in any way reflective of the course. For over $100+ for 18 holes I expect much more bang for the buck. Until they lose enough casual (non member) players because of that I doubt they will get it together and make the greens fees more in keeping with the level of the course. We won't be back until they get their cost more in line with other, better courses.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

An Essex County Gem

Staff and pit crew were exceptionally friendly! Continued support and encouragement. Halfway house conveniently positioned to be accessed before and after the turn to the back-9. Have to appreciate a private course becoming public in that the exclusive nature of and charm are incomparable to a typical muni.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great place to play

The holes and setup are great. Limited chance to hit into another hole even with them as tight as they are. Great architecture and views. Very friendly and helpful staff. Will certainly play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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