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4.2
533 Reviews (533)
5 Stars
230
4 Stars
247
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
92.8%
Recommend this course
502 out of 533 reviews
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4.2
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
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1
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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4.2
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
93.3%
Recommend this course
42 out of 45 reviews
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Course Highlights
Mercer Oaks East impresses with its sensational links-style layout, offering 16 open holes that deliver a challenging and scenic round. Friendly marshals, solid course conditions, and strong value make this one of the top public courses in the region.

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Holes 18
Type Municipal
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7182 yards
Slope 131
Rating 74.0
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Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dan Schlegel (2003) Brian Ault (2003) Brian Ault (2015)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Mercer County Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.2
533 Reviews (533)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 33
Thick Rough 21
Undulating Greens 21
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Advanced Golfers 20
Walkers 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 29
In the 'Burbs 21
Convenient to the City 8

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Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairway bunkers

Very nice layout with a mix of holes including one or possibly two driveable par 4s. Toughest part of the course are the tee shots with fairway bunkers coming into play on many of the drives. A few holes have bunkers in the middle of the fairway. Green side bunkers are mild in comparison with many greens allowing for shots to run up into the green. Many of the greens are tiered or have ridges so being on the right side of the ridge is key. Hole 17 doesn’t really seem to fit with the rest of the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/12/2018:
Thank you so much for the five-star review! We’re thrilled that you had a great time with us and we look forward to your next visit!
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 01/12/2018:
Thank you for the four-star rating!
Played On
Reviews 162
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A must play

This is probably one of the best county courses in our state it ranks right up there with Neshanic Valley. The greens are fast an true ,an the Fairways give you plenty of room. It's a great course for all types of golfers. Do yourself a favor and play this course . The 19th hole is friendly and the food is great !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/12/2018:
Thank you so much for the five-star review! We’re thrilled that you had a great time with us and we look forward to your next visit!
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mercer Oaks West on a fall day.

Great day at Mercer Oaks. The course was in great shape as always and my only possible gripe was all of the leaves on the 17th fairway. Other than that it was a great round and a wonderful walk.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/12/2018:
Thank you for the four-star review, Michael! We’re so pleased that you enjoyed your time here and we hope you’ll be back again in the future!
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 11/01/2017:
Thank you for the four-star rating!
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/24/2017:
Thank you for the five stars!
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/25/2017:
Thank you for the four stars! Please come and see us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/18/2017:
Thank you for the four stars!
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 09/14/2017:
Thank you for leaving us four stars!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Public Course

My wife and I played the East course and had a great experience. Rain was threatening so the course was fairly sparse. The course was in great condition; greens rolled true, bunkers were well manicured and the fairways were clean, too.

I recommend either of these course as a great option for those looking for a challenge. The east course is not for beginners as balls that don't find the fairway are easily lost in the high grass.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/14/2017:
We appreciate the terrific feedback! It's wonderful to hear that you and your wife enjoyed your round with us and felt challenge while still having a great time. Please come and see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

First Time Visit

Played the East Course, the West had been aerated, East due the next week. The Mercer Oaks complex very nice, got direction from the Pro Shop where to go after I got my cart. Starter got me in with a 3some, ahead of my tee time, with gentlemen who knew the course. Had a good day and good time. Will be back to play the West, and will keep Mercer Oaks on go to list.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/14/2017:
We're glad that we could make your first visit with us a memorable one and that you met some nice new people! We look forward to seeing you out on the West course!
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Response from on 09/14/2017:
Thanks for the great five-star review, Mike! We're glad to hear that you had a fun and challenging round with us and we look forward to your next visit!
Played On
Reviews 101
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Slow greens

Course was in good condition staff was nice .... The only thing I can say bad about the course was the greens were slow I would say they ran about a 9.5 I played the east course and will play it again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/29/2017:
We appreciate the terrific feedback and we're looking forward to your next round here.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
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
Response from on 08/29/2017:
Thank you for the five-star rating!
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

East Course - Nice Track

I had not played the East Course in several years.

It was in good shape. Forgiving , but if you are too far off line the height and density of the flora will make finding the ball virtually impossible.

A good course to walk.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/29/2017:
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great four-star review! We're glad that you enjoyed your round after several years and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasant and challenging

Mercer East course - well maintained , challenging , scenic and fun. East side has a ton of sand traps so it's design presents some challenging holes. Overall a good day of golf . It was my first time playing Esst , I had played West a few times ; which features more water hazards than sand ; but either side is enjoyable .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/08/2017:
It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your round at the East course after playing the West several times. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/08/2017:
Thank you for leaving us 5 stars!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/27/2017:
Thank you for the five stars!
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Updated Review

I reviewed Mercer Oaks East a little while back and gave it what I felt was an honest review with very low marks. But I think it's important to revisit reviews because things can change.

I played recently and the course was back up to the standard I had become accustomed to. Jumped in as a single with three other single players and they made for great company. The pro shop staff and starter were BY FAR the friendliest I've ever had there (because sometimes they're just not and they don't really seem to take too kindly to those of us who book through GolfNow). The beverage cart was easy to connect with. The course was in very good shape. The greens were rolling fairly true, but I'm still amazed that given the many local residents who play this course multiple times a week that they don't take care of ball marks still astounds me. All you have to do is fix yours and fix a second. All-in-all, a tremendous value for Mercer County Residents and fairly priced for those of us not from MC. If you can snag a GolfNow hotdeal, even better.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/29/2017:
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a follow-up review! It's so wonderful to hear that we could impress you with the progress we've made and we're thrilled that you enjoyed your round with us! Please come and see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Next hole ?

I was very happy with the course what with being a county course, it's a good thing we were teamed up with a local player as there were absolutely no directions to the next hole

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/01/2017:
It's great to hear that you enjoyed the course, despite some signage for the next hole being lacking. We do apologize about that. We hope it won't deter you from enjoying another great round here!
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