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4.7
970 Reviews (970)
5 Stars
654
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
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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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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131 out of 135 reviews
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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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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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Conditions Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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One of the best county courses I’ve ever played. Challenging and fun design. Course is in amazing shape, especially for late season + a month of severe drought. Fairways are lush and greens are rolling. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Out of my top 5 best public courses in NJ.

Played Ridge/Meadow course was in good shape even with drought condition. Fairways were good greens good (greens kind of like a Donald Ross green layout). Ridge/Meadow layout was decent, Fairly easy layout. I had this ranked in top 5 public courses in NJ. But after playing the other courses Neshanic drops out of top 5 maybe even out of top 10, just not as nice as the others or challenging. If you are a 7 hcp or less no reason why you shouldn't shoot par or under. Pace was ok staff not the best but decent. Not as nice as courses below, But still worth a play. See top 5 below for better courses.

1. Heron Glen CC Honorable Mention-
2. Atlantic City CC Architects CC
3. Ballyowen CC Rock Spring CC
4. Berkshire Valley CC Twisted Dune CC
5. Ballamor CC

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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At least once a season I take the 75 minute ride up to this Somerset County course. Course in great shape, played Ridge/Meadow this time. Great pace of play with good company, will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Awesome

Tremendous golf course. Love, love love it. Wish it was closer to Bergen county, so we could play it more often. Like it more than many private courses I’ve played. Highly recommend this place

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great layout

Loved this course. Played Ridge/Meadow. Will definitely come back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 147
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Always in Great shape

Great shape Play this course the other day it was almost 100° and made it through ,the course is really in great shape and it always is ,the starter ED was awesome can’t say enough good things about this place

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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