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4.1
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.4
75.3%
Recommend this course
64 out of 87 reviews
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4.2
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
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4.3
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
76.7%
Recommend this course
23 out of 30 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.

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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
87 Reviews (87)
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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 27
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Expensive, but par for the course

Steep price ($180pp) for November golf, but the course was in good shape, the holes are fun, greens rolled true. Will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course but not worth the money

Luckily for me I got paired with an amazing father and son in our threesome. Which always makes the day better.

The staff was super friendly and course was in great condition. Greens were fast and our pace of play was fantastic.

I just don’t think that i would pay another $120 to come back to play at Rock Spring. There are definitely other county courses at nearly half the price that offer better golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great Layout

One of two Seth Raynor designed public courses in America. Love the layout and the conditions are excellent

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course if you can get a discounted rate

I loved the course and the conditions. Course wasn’t very crowded on a Monday and as a two week had to wait a short time but still played in about 3 1/2 hours. A bit pricey but look for occasion discounts on golf now

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Dishonest

Be aware that if you book this course through golfnow, Rick Spring will not adjust the fee for walking or seniors. The rude manager adamantly blamed golfnow for this policy.although it's contrary to the courtesies I've received at most every other course. Golfnow confirmed that the course sets the fee, not them.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 74
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great public course

Really enjoyed playing this course. It was in fantastic shape and a real test of golf. Only drawback was that it was a slow round, we were waiting on most shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

TB2

Good day. Rough was high and tough. Greens receptive and true.

All in all good value. Didn’t partake in amenities.

Only downfall is no practice range.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Classic Golf

Nice to see the course is vastly improved from the last time played a couple of years ago. Every aspect of golf course conditioning was very good. The only negative was pace of play and the the greenskeeper's decision to set the white tees on the 12th hole at 266 yards so every amateur tries to drive the green on an uphill hole. A ranger would help with pace of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First cut

One of the few courses I’ve played on in New Jersey that has a first cut in the fairway. Outstanding

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Malfunctions of Golf Carts Affecting Player Experience

The golf carts on the course experienced significant GPS issues that day. They frequently malfunctioned, even when staying on the cart path, causing several groups including ours to get stuck at various points. We often had to drive the carts in reverse through cart paths and rough terrain, which was quite challenging. We've played on many courses, including those with higher ratings than Rock Spring, and have not encountered this kind of geofencing issue before. Additionally, despite the 7:15 PM return time, the carts continued to beep the entire way back to the clubhouse, even after they were returned. This made for a frustrating experience, and it would greatly improve the overall enjoyment if the carts were properly programmed and maintained.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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