A view of the 5th fairway at Green Knoll Golf Course
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3.9
438 Reviews (438)
5 Stars
127
4 Stars
247
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.0
86.8%
Recommend this course
396 out of 438 reviews
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3.9
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
85.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 14 reviews
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3.9
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
87.0%
Recommend this course
47 out of 54 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6443 yards
Slope 125
Rating 70.8

Green Knoll Golf Course in Bridgewater Township has a varied terrain that provides a unique character to the course. The course sprawls across gently rolling hills dappled with mature trees. Much of the course's challenges are a result of the tricky contours. Some of the elevation changes are dramatic but there are also some subtle ones, which can be just as tricky. Further accuracy is required to maneuver the tight fairways. There are definitely challenges in store throughout but overall the golf course's playability appeals to all skill levels, from novices to avid golfers. It measures a manageable 6,443 yards from the back tees. In addition to the 18-hole course, there is also a nine-hole pitch-and-putt course. Green Knoll is one of five golf courses operated by the Somerset County Park Commission.

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Course Details

Year Built 1960
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Gordon (1960)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes, open on weekends & holiday mornings
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

3.9
438 Reviews (438)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 14
Water Hazards 10
Bunkers 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 16
Walkers 15
Beginners 10
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 6
Worth the Drive 6

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 34
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
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging but Well-kept

I lost quite a few balls playing around the trees and water but the fairways and rough grass are maintained much better than other courses I’ve played in New Jersey. Only got 11 holes but still felt like it was a good value for what I paid.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Awful Customer Service and Staff Friendliness

I’ve been playing here for 10 years and never have I heard the bs rule of “once you drive to the back 9, you can’t get refunded”. Lightning in the air and starting to rain. Didn’t hit a tee ball and you can’t refund any money of the jacked up rates you charge for rounds. Terrible experience and customer service. Best of luck!

County member and resident. My home course that I have played well over 50 times. 9/10 times the staff is so rude and unfriendly. Will 100% never be back. BS customer service and accountability.
Do better.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

For a public course it is in great shape. Many challenging holes, you may need to play strategically. Just your basic club house, vending machines & bathrooms. Got a hot deal which made it even better. I would still play this course without a hot deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice public course

This is a nice course in the Somerset County park system.
Well maintained from tee to green.
Not pristine and manicured like a country club but very good conditions for a public golf course.
No food and beverage available with the exception of some vending machines in the club house.
Excellent place if you’re just interested in playing a round and not hanging out afterwards.
No driving range but a large, well maintained putting green.
Pace of play was good for a weekday. Caught up to the group ahead on the back 9 but waiting time was acceptable. Might be slower on weekends.
Would recommend to others.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Well worth it

Nice public golf course. Course was in good shape with grass everywhere it should. Greens where nice and decent speed. Would definitely play again. Rough was a little high but over all had a good day

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 49
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not worth it

Lobby of the pro shop smelled like an elderly home.
Group in front of us walked resulting in 5+ hour round.
No cart girl for drinks. Only thing available was vending machines in the smelley pro shop.
Tee boxes below average with some not level.
Fairways and greens were good.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Love this course!!

This was my first time playing this course. The greens, fairways, and overall condition of the course were exceptional for a public course.

I found the layout to be the perfect balance of openness and thoughtfully placed challenges — bunkers, native grasses, hazards, trees, etc. At first, it seemed like it was going to be a cinch, but as we played hole after hole, I came to appreciate the nuances. I got the feeling I could come back dozens of times and still be discovering new aspects of the course.

I walked and found it to be hilly but manageable. I’m fairly fit, but I felt like I got a pretty good work out after 18 holes.

I rated five stars across the board with the exception of amenities, which were nice but pretty basic. I think they turn the pitch and putt course into a driving range at certain times, but it wasn’t open for a warm up when I was there. Also, there was no café or really any place to get a drink or bite between nines. That said, the clubhouse and shop, although bare-bones, seemed to be newly renovated and was quite nice.

The clubhouse staff and starter were nice and welcoming. Pace of play was one of the best I have experienced at a municipal course.

Definitely highly recommended. I will be coming back again and again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

Loved everything about this course and definitely will be back! Super friendly starter, elevation changes, tough holes (watch out for the #2 handicap hole, as it seems deceivingly easy until you hit your approach shot). Stay in the short stuff as the rough is heavy and the fescue is insane. Highly recommend.

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

Another great somerset course

Great course, conditions were excellent, fun to play and. Reasonable challenging. Pace of play however was horrible 2 hrs 20 min for front nine waiting to hit on every shot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Muni

Beautiful Day . Course is very challenging. Lots of rough. Tee to Green good condition. Many holes play long with plenty of sand and a few water holes. . Can be busy with long waits. Took 2 hours 20 min to play nine. Overall a nice day on the course.

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