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3.9
508 Reviews (508)
5 Stars
177
4 Stars
215
3 Stars
70
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
15
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.1
79.2%
Recommend this course
433 out of 508 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.8
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 30 reviews
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3.7
100 Reviews (100)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
75 out of 100 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 70
Length 6338 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.8

Sunset Valley Golf Course is consistently ranked as one of the best public courses in New Jersey. It is one of four golf courses in the Morris County Parks system and it's considered the toughest. Located in Pompton Plains, the course is nestled in a wooded valley. It has a dramatic topography that provides plenty of ups and downs throughout the golf course. Golfers can expect a variety of elevation changes as well as a few blind shots and forced carries. Strategically placed bunkers come into play along the fast, undulating greens and mature trees line the rolling fairways. Water hazards come into play on a few holes too. Sunset Valley Golf Course's final three holes present one of the area's toughest finishes. The trio begins with the uphill par-5 16th and then finishes with two long par 4s.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $11 - $18
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Locker Rooms

Reviews

3.9
508 Reviews (508)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 17
Undulating Greens 14
Bunkers 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 15
Advanced Golfers 9
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 9
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 7
Worth the Drive 7

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Winter golf done well

Can’t complain about a course that is readying for opening day. I saw the new tee boxes and perfect newly rolled greens as they were prepping. Go ply a round at sunset. I love the place

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 86
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 86
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Winter Golf

It’s winter golf. Don’t expect it to be amazing. Many tee boxes are closed and you will hit off turf (~3 holes). Many greens are closed, the holes are 30 yards closer, 1 foot wide, and on the fairway. Everything is soggy and drenched. It’s walking/push cart only. But you’re outside and playing early season golf. Enjoy it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

3 temp greens and hitting on Matts on the par 3s for the winter golf here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Winterizing the Course

Please note that since this is December, the course is closing down for the winter. A good amount of hold (tee boxes and greens) were closed. I am thinking in preparation for the winter season to preserve for 2024 season.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

FALL GOLF

Course was in good condition for the middle of November. There were a lot of leaves to contend with (lost some balls)-but that is PAR for the course at this time of the year. Look forward to going back in the spring/summer months

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Enjoyable

Course in VG condition, great views, if you find a deal on GolfNow very good value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0

I made my comments earlier today . 2 other items - to the review that this place has “ tour greens “ is smoking serious weed. No high school would play here, or any tour , of any country .

And to the sexist comment of woman walking . Completely out of bounds . Issue why golf is slow is 75% of the men play from the wrong tees . Period stop

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Fall golf - beware

No mention of recent aeration. Full price . No water . No cart person . No mention of that either . Play here once every 2 year because 5 of the greens are just in Un puttable due to sever slant . No raking of leaves recently . Just typical lazy county staff and pro staff of any Caring. Also lazy temp Matt l placed on a downhill slant for par 3. Enough said .

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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