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510 Reviews (510)
5 Stars
148
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
88.1%
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4.0
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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4.1
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.9%
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61 out of 71 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6770 yards
Slope 129
Rating 72.6

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1963
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/30
Architect Hal Purdy Rees Jones (1982) Keith Evans (1982)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Locker Rooms

Reviews

4.1
510 Reviews (510)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 15
Water Hazards 10
Bunkers 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 14
Walkers 14
Advanced Golfers 9
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 18
Worth the Drive 6

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Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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First Time Playing

Very nice for an old guy

I'm 71, use to be good ,but now can still break 80 from senior/ladies tees. Not use to walking ,but had to. Course was wet, but not difficult to walk at all. I'm tired today though! Played temp tees, to sandy greens. But they were actually good to putt on. Staff was great! Would definitely come back during season to actually see what the holes really play like. Also 2 other nines that seemed hillier.. Only problem was that I was a single. Caught a 3 some on 6th hole and they had no clue as to letting me play through.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 118
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 118
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden gem

I am lucky enough to live in town and play this course 90% of the time. The grounds are well maintained. The greens are fantastic although probably the toughest greens to score on in NJ. You need to consider your shots carefully!!
There are a lot of ways to get in trouble if you don’t play smart. The tee boxes could use a little help. Tee boxes are well placed. From the white tees, the average golfer (me) can play to the 150 marker without issue on most holes.
Harder from the tips for sure.
The fairways have plenty of room to try and bomb one but missing big will cost you big.

Walking this course is very doable!! There are a few on holes on the Gold course that are a climb but the Red nine flattens out. White to Blue is very walkable.

As far as the staff? A+. The staff is top notch and welcoming. If someone is not friendly it’s probably your fault.
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AJ Cif

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/25/2023

Love this course as well!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A hidden gem

The course after frost delay lifted played spectacular. greens were in terrific shape and course meticulous I highly recommend @

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Nothing changes here

I used to play here routinely quite some time ago. My biggest issue is the pace of play. There are no rangers and thusly you are at the mercy of the slowest player out there! We played eleven holes and then quit. Hitting the ball and then waiting for the next shot, doesn't facilitate for a fun time. You can't gain any momentum. My reasoning for not playing here in years evidently still exists.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Conditions

Mixed feelings after my first round. Staff is A+ and most of the course is in pretty good shape, with two exceptions: tee boxes and the length of fairway grass. Just no excuse to charge $75 walking and have furry fairways & chewed up tees.

I don’t live close by so it’s definitely not worth it for me.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
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
Played On
Reviews 14
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
Played On
Reviews 14
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
Played On
Reviews 154
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The Course with four 9’s.

When I go to a golf course for the first time I have no idea what to expect. What I received at Flanders was attention and a genuine caring for the experience. This course is a little far from my home, but darn it’s fun. The Gold- Red Course, or the “Outer”, has a front 9 that is pretty much on the side hill of the Valley. Gold nine has so much beauty but the golf is championship esq. After playing on the side of the valley you now enter it, beginning on Red. The red course is WIDE open. Great greens and a shot makers dream. The Blue-White, or the Forrest, is very challenging. This is inside the valley, a much more traditional layout. Blue course has the most challenging pin locations and greens, while the White course is a tad bit easier. The 13th hole is called the Snake and if you ever play it you will see what I mean. All in all, The starters are funny, the pro shop is helpful and the golfers who play here are most friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hard to review when we didnt get a chance to play

No carts available - gas nor push carts. Couldn't play and they did not give a d@%n.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun day of golf

It is wide open but a good test of golf because of the greens. Very slow pace, though.

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