Old Orchard Country Club
About
Opened in 1929, Old Orchard Country Club has a classic design with challenges that stand up to modern golf courses. Throughout the course, you'll see traces of the site's former use as a farm. Ancient apple trees from the original orchard frame many of the holes. The diverse layout will test you with a variety of different shots but the gently rolling terrain makes for an easy walk. Skill and strategy will be generously rewarded but it's not an overly punishing layout for the high handicapper. Old Orchard's greens play true and fast and they are often flanked with strategically positioned bunkers. A stream wanders through the golf course, coming into play on several holes. Golfers will face a tricky island green on the par-5 seventh hole as well as an almost-island green on the par-4 13th.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Blue | 72 | 6679 yards | 72.1 | 127 |
White | 72 | 6300 yards | 69.1 | 122 |
Yellow | 72 | 5934 yards | ||
Red (W) | 72 | 5685 yards | 73.0 | 121 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Blue M: 71.2/133 | 442 | 500 | 173 | 426 | 410 | 206 | 480 | 345 | 392 | 3374 | 442 | 420 | 412 | 360 | 167 | 372 | 367 | 197 | 568 | 3305 | 6679 |
White M: 69.1/132 W: 76.6/132 | 430 | 467 | 158 | 406 | 400 | 193 | 437 | 330 | 382 | 3203 | 433 | 399 | 366 | 308 | 150 | 362 | 358 | 189 | 532 | 3097 | 6300 |
Yellow M: 65.7/123 W: 73.1/125 | 426 | 463 | 144 | 335 | 393 | 193 | 427 | 267 | 364 | 3012 | 419 | 384 | 347 | 282 | 150 | 351 | 346 | 157 | 486 | 2922 | 5934 |
Red W: 72.7/123 | 409 | 437 | 140 | 331 | 375 | 174 | 420 | 260 | 340 | 2886 | 408 | 354 | 322 | 278 | 136 | 328 | 343 | 152 | 478 | 2799 | 5685 |
Handicap | 1 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 6 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 9 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 4 |
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3rd hole tee box Photo submitted by dresaan on 03/15/2024
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Bunker Photo submitted by u1582831 on 10/28/2023
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Photo submitted by brandonhuang87 on 10/16/2023
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Photo submitted by mabbott302 on 08/24/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160039775 on 08/19/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160039775 on 08/19/2021
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Photo submitted by SamIamPauls on 10/11/2020
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Photo submitted by jestrella18 on 08/05/2013
Don’t Do It
Shockingly bad course 😂. No tee boxes, no fairways, and putting greens are equivalent to a gravel road. Other than that it’s great!
Poor conditions
Greens were disease-ridden and the cart paths were really poor.
Very sad that this course has not had proper maintenance in years. Just sell the property and build condos
Save your Money
I dont know who wrote that long poem of a review a few posts ago (maybe an employee) but this is the worst course i have ever played. This course is in ownership/management transition and nothing is being done to maintain the course during.
Play another course unless you can play this one for less than $10
Old orchard
I love this place it’s right around the corner from my work and it’s an awesome layout for a golf course! Really cool spot the staff is awesome always friendly and willing to help. Conditions are a bit rough sometimes but I’m no pro golfer so I don’t mind. Great spot to play 18 holes if you ask me!
A Memorable Experience at Old Orchard Country Club
I had the pleasure of playing at the Old Orchard Country Club, marking my first time teeing off on an American golf course. While it proved to be the most challenging course I've ever encountered, the overall experience was thoroughly enjoyable.
The standout feature of Old Orchard was undoubtedly its difficulty level. The course presented a formidable challenge, demanding precision and strategy in every swing. The 13th hole, in particular, stood out as the pinnacle of difficulty. Its layout required a perfect balance of power and finesse, making it a true test of skill. Navigating this hole was an exhilarating challenge that added an extra layer of excitement to the round.
Despite the course's demanding nature, I found immense joy in every aspect of the game. Old Orchard's unique design and the meticulous craftsmanship of each hole showcased the essence of American golf. The course's charm lay not just in its difficulty, but in the sheer pleasure derived from overcoming each obstacle.
One of the highlights of the round was the unforgettable 7th hole. The green, set like a picturesque island, added a delightful twist to the game. The challenge was not only in reaching the green but also in executing precise wedge shots to ensure a successful play. This hole exemplified the kind of strategic thinking and skillful execution that make golf such a rewarding sport.
Old Orchard Country Club, with its challenging layout and memorable features, provided an unforgettable introduction to American golf courses. The experience, though demanding, was a testament to the craftsmanship and thoughtfulness invested in the course's design. I left Old Orchard with a sense of accomplishment, having conquered a challenging course and created lasting memories on the greens. I look forward to returning to this exceptional golfing haven and tackling its unique challenges again.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review of your experience at Old Orchard Country Club. We are glad to hear that you found the course challenging and enjoyable, and we appreciate your kind words about our unique design and craftsmanship. We apologize if the difficulty level was not to your liking, but we are pleased that you left with a sense of accomplishment and lasting memories. We look forward to welcoming you back to our exceptional golfing haven in the future.
Could be one of the best in NJ but
The course layout is one of the best but unfortunately the current owner doesn’t invest enough In maintenance.
I was told the course was sold to developers and the owners are no longer maintaining.
Great place if you are a beginner because the fairways and Greens are not maintained and you will learn quickly how to play out of the rough 😀
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the lack of maintenance. We appreciate your kind words about the course layout and value your feedback as we continue to improve.
You get what you pay for.
This place is unfortunately not worth the price of admission. The greens are bumpy, the fairways are not upkept. I was lucky enough to get a hot deal and not pay double. There are much better courses around that are worth the price for a little bit more.
This place has gone downhill. The last time I played here was 3 years ago and nothing changed.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for any negative experience you had during your visit and appreciate your feedback.
Such a shame
Nice course layout and friendly staff. But the course condition is absolutely terrible. Don't play here! Literally a waste of money.
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the course condition and appreciate your input on how we can improve.
Worst Course I've Ever Played
I am still in shock over the conditions of the course. Fairways, if you can call them that, were 1-3 inches high. Most of it was a combo of what appeared to be fescue and weeds. Some of the bunkers had mini boulders in them. The tee boxes were almost indistinguishable from the non-cut fairways.
I was scoring quite well but I quit after nine holes as the course provided no joy whatsoever. I went info the clubhouse before leaving and asked to speak to the GM, Mgr, etc. A gentlemen asked what was wrong and I emphasized the above and mentioned that at 67 years of age and playing for 55 years that this was the poorest conditioned course I have ever seen. He said he has never had any complaints and when I looked at reviews on Golf Now, Google, etc that is virtually all I saw. When I looked at him in disbelief, he said, "it's just a public course, we are not going to spend millions to fix it up." I said, you could at least mow the fairways. He said, "it's October." If you are a golfer of any stripe I urge you not to play here. DO NOT WASTE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY! STAY AWAY!
If you are that concerned as you say in your response to my email you would refund my fees or at least half of it as it was impossible to enjoy the course and I walked off after nine.
We apologize for the poor conditions of the course during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration in order to improve the quality of our fairways and overall golfing experience. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Have not cut grass in years
The grass in the fairway was so tall that perfect straight shots were lost every time. I lost maybe 15 balls bc of the tall grass. Was no difference between fairway and rough. Was like I was hitting out of the rough every shot. So bad
Hi GabeBotton, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future.
Please feel free to reach out to us with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share. We would love to make things right if you give us another chance.
Last shot
We played because it’s going to be developed. Our last memory!!!
Hello, billyboy79. Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.
We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.
We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.
We hope to hear from you soon.
We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.