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ozzone47

Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
Lives
Bloomfield, NJ
Handicap
15-19
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

About

Variety is the spice of life. I enjoy playing new courses and exploring what they have to offer. To date I've played 544 different courses, from Pebble Beach to St. Andrews. I have also played every public course in New Jersey and many in the surrounding states. I'm always looking for somewhere new to play. @aol.com

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.1
4.1
Total 278 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

278 Reviews
5 Stars
108
4 Stars
109
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
12
Recommended Courses
268
Not Recommended Courses
10
Helpful Votes Count
67
Not Helpful Votes Count
11
First Review
06/06/2015
Last Review
02/14/2019

Reviews Map

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McCullough's Emerald Golf Links

Played On 08/30/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
Previously Played
Used cart

I could...

...play this course every day. Just a lot of fun with where to hit your tee shots and the best way to approach the green complexes. No issues with slow play. The course played long because of rain.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Southmoore Golf Course

Played On 08/28/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
Previously Played
Used cart

Another week

Everything was good, but they recently aerated and I say it needs another week or so. Very bumpy

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
Previously Played
Used cart

A Work in Progress

Conditions were not the best, but at least they were working on the tees. Greens were good. And its a really good layout. Just needs some TLC. and somehow, get rid of the green-head flies.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Medford Lakes Country Club

Played On 08/16/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
First Time Playing
Used cart

What a difference...

...9 hole can make. Almost like playing two different courses. Front was straight forward with tree lined fairways, the back 9 was much more interesting with excellent bunkering, some forced carries and water.
Private, but do have, on occasion, "play days", Mondays when they allow the public out for $65 w/cart. call the pro shop.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

Cape Arundel Golf Club

Played On 08/14/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
First Time Playing
Used cart

Thank you...

...Golf Club Atlas, yet another great recommendation.
This Course is very special. You don't usually get to play a Walter Travis designed course. This is George Bush's home course when he is in Kennebunkport. The clubhouse is named after him. Although not long, its all about the green complexes, with their many undulations and false fronts. It is so important on where to place your tee shots and how to approach the green. The Staff and members couldn't be nicer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

Deer Run Golf Club

Played On 08/10/2017
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
First Time Playing
Used cart

More difficult than it looks

Conditions where good, Greens were smooth but generally flat. Rough was heavy, keep an eye on where your ball goes. It plays longer because most greens are elevated. Favorite hole was #2, par 4 with a pond fronting the green, which requires a long drive to get home in 2.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Bowling Green Golf Club

Played On 08/04/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
Previously Played
Used cart

Great Conditions

It's all good. Conditions, layout all terrific. Still a little pricey. Senior deal after 11 am

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Fountain Green Golf Course

Played On 08/02/2017
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
First Time Playing
Used cart

Deceiving

This course looks straight forward, but the fairways are narrow and the tree lined fairways and the rough make it even tighter. Some nice holes with water in play. My Favorite was #5, short par 4, with water fronting the green, but the best part was the tee shot between 2 tall trees that were barely 15 yards apart. Need to be military or retired military or a guest of

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Heron Glen Golf Course

Played On 07/25/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
Previously Played
Used cart

One of the...

... better public courses in New Jersey. Some forced carries but they are doable. Every hole has something exciting going on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Bedens Brook Club, The

Played On 07/24/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
First Time Playing
Used cart

An Enjoyable Round

It's all good at Bedens Brook. I had the opportunity to play this course through an NJSGA Members Day Tournament. Conditions where excellent throughout especially after all the rain we had. The layout was interesting with some very nice par 3's

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Lake Mohawk Golf Club

Played On 07/19/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
First Time Playing
Used cart

Beautiful Golf Course

Every hole was picturesque. Many holes were up or down on this hilly course with tees close to the greens, so it was walkable. Terrific green complexes that were very quick. The course played longer than the yardage indicated, so pick the right tees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Deerwood Country Club

Played On 07/18/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
Previously Played
Used cart

South Jersey Golf Association

Played in the SJGA Senior Tournament. Great fun. The course is not too long (this is good). 4 sets of tee's.
Good conditions throughout. Some forced carries, but doable. Routing is a little strange. You do not return to the clubhouse after 9. And there are some long walks between greens and the next Tee. Course is flat but would not be fun to walk.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

Sprain Lake Golf Course

Played On 07/17/2017
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
First Time Playing
Used cart

I'd like to play....

...it again, when its finish. Lot's of renovations going on
but I still enjoyed the course. Maybe the end of the year or early next year. No flat lies hear. Rolling terrain with some nice holes. Play was very slow, need a ranger.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 07/19/2017:
Thank you for the feedback! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the course and we hope to see you again soon!

Beacon Hill Country Club

Played On 07/06/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
First Time Playing
Used cart

NJSGA Father/Son

Played today in the NJSGA Father/Son Tournament.
Very enjoyable and very good conditions. It would take some time to get use to the routing, The greens were quick and with subtle breaks. Beautiful views of the NYC Skyline and Raritan Bay from the clubhouse.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

Locust Valley Golf Club

Played On 07/04/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
Previously Played
Used cart

Tight

The course is in good shape. A challenge to play. Just have to keep it out of the trees. The green are quick, undulating and difficult to read. Most of the greens are pinched in by two bunkers in the front. Almost wants you to play up short and pitch close and 1 putt for the par, than hitting in the bunker or short siding yourself.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Fox Hollow Golf Club

Played On 06/29/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
Previously Played
Used cart

Country Club Conditions

I thought I was playing a private club. Conditions were excellent throughout. We were the only ones on the course so pace of play was not an issue. Maybe because they raised the green fees, they are getting less play. $68 to ride on a weekday is a little on the high side. No senior discount either.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Rumson Golf Club

Played On 06/27/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
First Time Playing
Used cart

I want to go back!!

I had the opportunity to play at Rumson CC through the NJSGA Members Golf Day as this course is private. Conditions are excellent throughout. Watch out for the fescue. Greens are quick and undulating. This course also includes a boat house on the Shrewsbury River, with spectacular food and views. The architects name is Herbert H. Barker

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

Beaver Brook Country Club

Played On 06/21/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
Previously Played
Used cart

Great Deal!

$29 for seniors to ride. Course is in great shape and greens are quick. Must keep it in the fairway for par.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
Previously Played
Used cart

Blue to White

An enjoyable round. Course conditions were good throughout. Favorite hole #13 double dogleg par 5.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Hidden Creek Golf Club

Played On 06/13/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Doesn't Get Much Better Than This!

I had the opportunity to play in a South Jersey Golf Association Tournament. What fun on a great course.
Fairways are ample, but don't miss them. Deep fescue throughout. Think Erin Hills. Greens are very slick with subtle undulations. It's private, so if you get the chance, take it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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