Water come into play on several holes at Bowling Green Golf Club
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4.3
594 Reviews (594)
5 Stars
292
4 Stars
229
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
88.5%
Recommend this course
544 out of 594 reviews
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3.9
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
2.4
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.0
70.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 10 reviews
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4.2
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.5%
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53 out of 62 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6863 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.2

Bowling Green Golf Club is in the heart of northern New Jersey, surrounded by miles of idyllic countryside. An abundance of mature oaks and towering red pines characterizes the scenic course. This quick, shady layout is a great round for walkers. The golf course has a classic links design that is easily played in less than four hours. Like most traditional links courses, the gently undulating terrain has the perfect pitch and roll. It also provides each hole with unique challenges that require accuracy and strategy. Trees heavily line the fairways, presenting some of the course's most formidable challenges. Bowling Green Golf Club's front nine is slightly more forgiving than the back nine, which incorporates the natural ponds and wetlands on a few holes. There are also some tricky doglegs to contend with.

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Course Details

Year Built 1967
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 12/01
Architect Geoffrey Cornish (1967) Bill Robinson (1967)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

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Reviews

4.3
594 Reviews (594)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 30
Patio Dining 12
Dinner 11
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 41
Bunkers 33
Water Hazards 33
This course/club is great for:
Locals 34
Advanced Golfers 31
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 27
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 42
In the 'Burbs 34
Convenient to the City 8

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Handicap 15-19
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4.0
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Previously Played

Love this course

This course can be pricey but I got a great deal on golf now hot deal. One of the better courses in North Jersey. Always in great shape and the greens are fast and true I recommend this course for golfers no less than a 20 handicap. Fairways are tight and some of the holes are long. This is really a true test of your game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart
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Reviews 24
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 118
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

you get what you pay for

expensive course for me. But it's well worth playing here! nice challenging picturesque course. free driving range. welcoming staff. Nicely cleared of leaves. Wonderful course views. tees and greens in great condition. Good restaurant food.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Bowling Green (Last Week of Play)

Had a great time playing Bowling Green once again. With the exception of the pricing, I love this course. Almost no one there yesterday because of the cold. Unfortunately, there was alot of leaves littering the course. Tee boxes were ok as were traps. We started on 10 and played the back nine first. Once we got done with 18, we made our way back to 1. They let a group of 4 beginners play 9 holes from 1 instead of 10. They jumped in as we approached and slowed down the remaining 9 holes. No one behind us, so we practiced putting while waiting for the group to clear the area before hitting. Since it was only my wife and myself, we didn't ask to play through and just enjoyed our last day of the season playing here. We were all beginners once as well. Will always love Bowling Green!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs to be better maintained

For the amount of money they are charging, the course does not live up to it! There is geese droppings all over the course, and it can be better maintained if your going to charge that much money!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

This course is too expensive for what it is

Everything was expensive. Beers were $12.50. The course advertises a quick round but ours took almost 5.5 hours. This is a woodland course and it is nearly unplayable when the leaves fall off the trees. You need a leaf blower to putt if you play here during the fall.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Fair

Course was nice but leaves everywhere. Greens covered in leaves. Absolutely no food. You must have food even if light attendance. No beverage cart and the guy at the desk was rude about the no food

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunday morning

Always look forward to playing the grand old courses.
Great design and well maintained. Actual sand in the traps. Challenging and enjoyable. Will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course - extremely slow

Had a 5 hour round. Rangers and management came out multiple times to try and speed up the group ahead of us but unfortunately didn’t help.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing course

Good shape, well maintained course, and perfect green condition!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 80
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 80
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gem with golf now pricing

Great condition overall. Greens very quick, traps excellent pace off play terrific. Will be back fort sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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