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Neshanic Valley Golf Course - Lake/Ridge Course

4.7
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4.7
970 Reviews (970)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
256
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
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97.7%
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4.7
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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35 out of 35 reviews
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4.7
135 Reviews (135)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
97.0%
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About

Holes 18
Type Municipal
Par 72
Length 7065 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.6

Neshanic Valley Golf Course is a 27-hole layout that sprawls across 420 acres of rolling farmland. It is the flagship course of the five-course Somerset County Park Commission system. The design team of Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry crafted the layout, which is divided into three nines called the Lake, Ridge, and Meadow. The nines can be played in different 18-hole combinations. The Lake/Ridge Course, as the name would imply, starts out with a few water holes. In addition to the lakes on the front nine, environmentally sensitive wetland areas come into play throughout. The fairways and greens are bordered by ample fescue and the putting surfaces are closely guarded by strategically placed bunkers. Neshanic Valley also offers a nine-hole, par-32 Academy Course, which is great for beginners.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 7065 yards 73.6 134
Gold 72 6665 yards 71.8 132
Blue 72 6210 yards 69.7 130
Blue (W) 72 6210 yards 77.4 138
Silver 72 5580 yards 66.6 117
Silver (W) 72 5580 yards 73.0 126
Green 72 5061 yards 64.5 110
Green (W) 72 5061 yards 69.9 119
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Scorecard for Lake/Ridge
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 73.5/131 434 362 174 458 588 422 382 204 525 3549 418 380 430 181 536 223 391 555 402 3516 7065
Gold M: 71.6/129 412 343 155 433 564 394 355 187 495 3338 390 352 408 172 518 202 368 532 385 3327 6665
Blue M: 69.4/126 W: 75.8/134 387 316 132 404 533 361 330 170 471 3104 365 324 384 152 497 175 342 503 364 3106 6210
Silver M: 66.6/115 W: 72.5/126 356 286 105 377 501 332 300 142 443 2842 336 299 349 117 422 150 310 459 296 2738 5580
Green M: 64.5/110 W: 69.1/119 332 244 82 357 464 300 259 117 417 2572 301 256 311 111 392 123 271 438 286 2489 5061
Handicap 7 9 17 1 5 11 13 15 3 12 16 2 18 10 4 14 8 6
Par 4 4 3 4 5 4 4 3 5 36 4 4 4 3 5 3 4 5 4 36 72

Course Details

Year Built 2005
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect Dr. Michael Hurdzan (2004) Dana Fry (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Catering

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
970 Reviews (970)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Patio Dining 12
19th Hole Scenic Views 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 37
Thick Rough 34
Undulating Greens 34
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 44
Locals 37
A Weekend Splurge 32
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 46
In the 'Burbs 32

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u314163409924
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
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
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u314163409924
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What a fabulous course
The staff is awesome
I love this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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NB0901
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good but greens need time to heal

Always love playing here but greens not fully recovered from aeration. Bit bumpy.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u000006482060
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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u316179472
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314161523059
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course. Played a little bit slow and no rangers out but sort of expected on a public course on a Saturday. Biggest knock would be I wish they had sand on the carts and sand at the tee boxes. Not good juju walking away from divots on tee boxed and fairways without putting some sand back. But overall course is in great shape. Last note cart girl was only allowed to serve beers.. and only came around once.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000005249048
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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fuhsh
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u9167227
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Okay overall.

The greens were just aerated and very difficult to putt. There was no beverage, and alcoholic beverages were only allowed to be consumed at the bar in the clubhouse,
I would recommend this course, but not with the current condition of the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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YG5012073
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Notice aeration

There was an aeration on Thursday, and a large holes and sands were covered on the green, but Golf Now didn't notice it.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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guchen76
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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guchen76
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000007372403
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great as always

Played between rain storms. 2.5 hours. Barely anyone there. NOT cart path only because they have the best drainage system in the world. Fantastic shape. Please don’t go…it will make it harder for me to get a tee time!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u902914849
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Expensive but a good course

Neshanic is a well-maintained County course. It is expensive for out of county players, but the course conditions, difficulty, and quality of the course are comparable to a private club. The course was in good condition. The fescue is tall and it is difficult to find your ball if you hit into it. Overall, if cost is not a principal consideration, the course is worth playing. It is competitive with other course of this quality in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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golfpain
Played On
Reviews 204
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314162293151
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Beautiful course

Beautiful course. 27 holes. Went 3 times and absolutely loved it each time. Will go again. One of the starters (young guy with beard) is awesome; couple of of the older staff members can probably improve their friendliness to be equal to all and much better.

It’s pricey but a fantastic course!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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sc0on1e
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing

Course is great, no wonder why it’s perennial top 5 public course in NJ.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000007446652
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout very slow greens

The course was nice and pace of play was great too. the green speeds were way too slow though, felt like i was putting on a fairway

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u9986004
Played On
Reviews 128
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

thank you

It's been a tough weather year for maintaining golf courses. So, THANK YOU to the Neshanic Valley grounds keepers - for doing such a wonderful job on the course. Tee boxes were excellent, greens and fairways were wonderful to play off of. This was my first time here - thanks for the signage. Love the challenging course.and conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u000005249048
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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