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Neshanic Valley Golf Course - Lake/Ridge Course

4.7
970 Reviews (970)
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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
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97.7%
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939 out of 970 reviews
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4.7
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
35 out of 35 reviews
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4.7
137 Reviews (137)
5 Stars
98
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
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2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
97.1%
Recommend this course
133 out of 137 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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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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SpartanGolfer20
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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lushen2000
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Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u224629807
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314161779708
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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u853190931
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u853190931
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Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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golfpain
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Reviews 204
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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DarrenP33
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Love It

Discovered Neshanic end of 2021. Have played course about 7 times. Their are 3 nines. Can’t go wrong with any of them. Nice driving range and the putting green is true to the course. Can’t beat the price for one of the best public golf courses in the state. Wish it was closer than an hour from home.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Pennyg123
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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u000004660216
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Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

NESHANIC VALLEY IN DEC

COURSE CONDITION WAS BETTER THAN SOME COURSES I PLAYED IN JUNE!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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

For December golf in New Jersey, absolutely fantastic. Greens were a little slow, however, despite the fact that it rained the day before, the drainage was incredible, and the course was in fantastic condition. Little slow on the front nine, but nobody ahead of us on the back nine. I always play Neshanic if I have a chance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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benndoyle
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Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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nb8839417
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

Outstanding facility. Shocked it was a county course. Great layout and in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jaimefeldscher
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Reviews 15
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Hidden costs

Maybe it’s just my bad luck but every time I miss the fairway I end up losing my ball. Very frustrating.

Conditions Average
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daveh123
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Neshanic Valley - Oct 23

Nice course but bumpy greens well past the expected recovery date from aeration

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Funan9811694
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Reviews 13
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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NJWoodworker
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Difficult but fun course in great condition

Neshanic Valley is always fun to play. The course is generally in great shape except that some of the sand traps are a little lacking in sand. Otherwise, the greens, fairways, and tee boxes are all in excellent shape.

The course is pretty difficult - it plays long for the average golfer (10 - 20 handicap). Despite the length, I always enjoy playing the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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fengbingolf
Played On
Reviews 46
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u418744568
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Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best public course in NJ

By far best public course In NJ .. amazing condition .. playing this course is a real treat

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u314163409924
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spectacular!

This place NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!
Great course great staff great views
Certainly makes for a great day!

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