Hillsborough Country Club

Always could be a little improved but much better than before. Will go back for sure.

Hadn’t played Hillsborough in a couple of years
Course was in good shape
The greens were a bit slow but tee boxes and fairways were fine

Storms shortened the round but we will be back

So play here once a year, normally a pretty course. But semi weak overall condition. Greens a mess and sand traps no w no sand and leaves and hard. Went down hill from last round.

Hillsborough seems like it would be a great starter course for any entry player considering it’s got pretty wide fairways and except for 3-4 holes is pretty straight. However, with an incredibly thick rough and some bunkers that play like asphalt, this is a surprisingly tricky course. Nevertheless it’s a decent course and pretty private which is nice if you just want to relax and have some fun. There’s usually no starter so it’s kind of a free-for-all but hit em straight and play quick and you’ll be okay.

This was always one of my favorite tracks in NJ but I won’t be returning. Greens are always in good shape but the rest of the course has really gone downhill. Tee boxes are in bad shape and bunkers are unplayable. Rough needs to be trimmed and fringes and green side areas need to be manicured. Very disappointed.

First time playing this course, got a decent rate online so thought I’d give it a shot. Course was in nice shape, greens were well maintained and leaves were managed which is nice for fall golf. Upon arriving at the course I was berated by the gentleman in the pro shop for attempting to put a few beers in my bag. Pretty sure guy was stalking me from his office window as I took my bag out of my car. Yelled something about his “no beer” sign and their liquor license. Fine, no problem, I’ll follow the rules. Keep in mind it was freezing and nobody was out there on this day. You would think they’d be happy to have 4 customers. NOPE. At the turn at 9 the bar/restaurant was empty, no staff. After 18 the shop was closed, locked, restaurant off limits. No bathrooms, no food, nothing. And it was 4:30! Stalk me, yell at me, then lock up the place when we’re still on the course. Cool move golf shop guy. Never again.

Not worth $60. Club house was probably a chicken coop. Tee boxes chewed up. Greens were ok. Golf carts are probably 50 years old, had to pump the gas pedal several times to get it to work each time. Seems like a converted farm and they forced in 18 holes with limited thought. I see this place closing soon, its hurting for sure. One and done course, you move on and don't return.

First time playing here and course was in decent condition for this time of year, although some tee boxes and greens need some care.

Layout is quite challenging at times with too many trees (like most courses of its era) and no long string of par 4-s like a lot of courses. The funniest thing I experienced was wet/soft areas where I wouldn't expect them, like on slopes near the top of ridges. Go figure.

The greens were fast downhill and very slow uphill, and while there wasn't much undulation, there were ridges that were steeper than they appear and a lot of natural slope. Some bunkers were unplayable, and the course is also very poorly marked and, hence, touch for first-time players like me. And the fairways needed a cutting.

It's fine for a casual social round, with about 8 solid holes, 4 OK holes, and 6 dogs.

Course is tight, greeens on the back 9 were insane if you did not get ball to the cup as it would rollback downward.
Fairways and greens were in good shape. Very enjoyable round.