Flanders Valley Golf Club - Red/Gold Course
About
Flanders Valley Golf Course boasts two championship courses that sprawl across the rolling countryside of Morris County. The facility is considered one of the best public golf courses in New Jersey and has even been ranked as one of the top 75 public courses in the country. The Red-to-Gold Course has a hillier terrain than the other course, White-to-Blue, which has a more traditional design. It is the more challenging of the two courses with mature trees scattered throughout and uneven lies provided by the elevation changes, which also offer scenic views of the idyllic surroundings. The Red-to-Gold's seventh hole is the most difficult of all the 36 holes at Flanders. This tricky par 4 has trees flanking both sides and it is also subject to the prevailing winds.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Blue | 72 | 6770 yards | 72.6 | 129 |
White | 72 | 6429 yards | 71.2 | 126 |
White (W) | 73 | 6429 yards | 78.1 | 143 |
Red (W) | 73 | 5540 yards | 73.1 | 130 |
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Photo submitted by patrickc3 on 05/05/2023
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Photo submitted by patrickc3 on 11/26/2022
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Photo submitted by patrickc3 on 11/26/2022
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Photo submitted by patrickc3 on 11/26/2022
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Clear Fairways Photo submitted by johndasilva44 on 11/01/2020
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Photo submitted by u237724738 on 10/19/2020
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Photo submitted by Michael4721223 on 08/09/2020
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June 2019 Photo submitted by mtrulby13 on 06/25/2019
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Pretty, memorable finisher! Photo submitted by MarkMolyneux on 11/16/2015
Nice Muni Course
Wide fairways and large greens, few obstructions. Greens are moderate speed, uneven at times but good considering the amount of play the course gets.
Fairways are reasonable and the rough is playable so as to move play along. Most holes are straight forward with little water. Traps are minimal but sand is hard in most. This was my first time playing this course and was chosen as it is equal distance between the guys in our foursome. There is no driving range to warm up and only a putting green with no pitching or chipping allowed. None of us scored well but we really couldn't blame it on the course which was more than gettable.
There was no bar or restaurant but a outdoor "Tiki Hut" bar and grill was adequate for a quick beer. They did have a beer cart traveling the course to offer refreshments.
Pace of play is an issue
They need to bring the rangers back. The course is great but the pace of play is atrocious. Rolling up to each tee box and the group in front of us has yet to hit one tee shot yet. Terrible
Pace of play
Course was nice however we had a 6+hr round. Several calls to the shop/starter were made but no action appeared to have been taken.
Due to the slow traffic and pace of play, other groups started cutting ahead. Again, did not appear to be a ranger or others in control of the situation.
Great MDW round
Course itself was nice and a great place to take my friend for her first time on an actual golf course. The personnel were older white men who saw two younger women and immediately assumed we were with men or we didn’t know what we were doing.
Afternoon Round
3pm Tee Time was only 10 minutes behind schedule due to an event that day. Seemed like the pace of play was ok on the front 9 but at the turn, it slowed down quite a bit. No sign of Marshall at all. Basically played speed golf the last 3 holes.
Course was in good shape. Tee boxes were good, greens were good. Some minor issues that needed attention, mainly because of players not repairing their divots.
Overall, I was happy with the course that day but the pace of play is always an issue later in the day. Barely finished the round.
Disappointed
Played there before and it wasn’t bad. This time I was not thrilled. Greens had tree debris on them making it tricky to putt. Group ahead of us was slow and we were held up all round. Didn’t see a ranger until the 17th hole and that was just to tell us to pick up and not play the 18 th hole as it was 8 pm and closing. So we never even finished a complete 18 holes and we could have played other places that were cheaper. We thought the round was 40 a person but when we got there it was another 21 per person for the carts. So add in the course play and condition of greens into the slow play and not being able to play all 18 holes was a disappointment. Golf cart girl was out there one time only as well
A good value for the municipal prices. I was surprised at the conditions for a municipal course. If it weren't so far from my house, I would play here more often.
Getting beat up
I am sure all of the play over the winter didn't help, but the fairways were overgrown and multiple greens had patch issues. Hoping it takes shape for early summer.
Decent course, good price, greens were fast
I only give a 5 to superior courses. This course is very nice. I only have 2 issues; if you are walking some of the tee boxes are far from the previous green. 2nd, there is no range to warm up.
Other thank that, as I said; nice course.
Great and Challenging
Playing this course has it all. It’s really 36 holes. You can play the outer course, which is Gold-Red or the inner course ( Blue-White). Arriving you are greeted to a bunch of starters who are super. If you play this course from the tips it is perfect for the better player. Hilly, flat and very tough pin locations make you feel like you are at a semi private golf club. Everyone should get out here at last once.