A view of hole #6 at River Vale Country Club
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4.4
775 Reviews (775)
5 Stars
384
4 Stars
297
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
91.4%
Recommend this course
700 out of 775 reviews
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4.3
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.9%
Recommend this course
29 out of 35 reviews
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4.5
138 Reviews (138)
5 Stars
90
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.0%
Recommend this course
127 out of 138 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6504 yards
Slope 131
Rating 71.3

River Vale Country Club (formerly known as Bergen Hills Country Club.) sprawls across the gently rolling hills of northeast New Jersey. It has been ranked on Golf Digest's list of "Best Places to Play," but it still manages to remain one of Bergen County's most well kept secrets. You'll hardly ever run into crowds on this golf course. The layout has a classic design that incorporates a variety of elevation changes. Tricky uphill and downhill lies will be your biggest challenge on this layout. Strategically placed bunkers lurk beside the greensides and there are several holes where water hazards come into play, including the par-5 fifth, which has a lake on either side of the green. River Vale a tight golf course that demands accuracy and while it's not overly formidable, your skills will definitely be put to the test.

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Course Details

Year Built 1931
Golf Season Year round
Architect Orrin E. Smith (1931) Ron Cutlip

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire at all times. No jeans, torn clothing or jogging shorts. Shirts must have collars and sleeves

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

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Reviews

4.4
775 Reviews (775)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Dinner 9
Brunch 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 25
Elevation Changes 22
Thick Rough 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 23
Advanced Golfers 19
A Weekend Splurge 11
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 21
Convenient to the City 19
Worth the Drive 14

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Conditions Excellent
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Friendliness Average
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4.0
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Great course slow pace

I was in the third group that went out on a weekday morning. Round took four hours and 15 minutes. That’s painfully slow for being third group out on a weekday. Course is in great shape hundred percent worth the effort to get here if you can, but be prepared to stay a while, lol

Conditions Excellent
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
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Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Another good day

Course is in really good shape , t to g with right price, it doesn’t get much better in our area ,

Conditions Good
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Conditions Good
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Friendliness Average
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
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Skill Intermediate
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 49
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Layout Good
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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5.0
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Worth the $$$

River Vale is a little more expensive than the others but you definitely get what you pay for. First, the carts are awesome. You can clean your irons after each shot. They are also very comfortable, bucket seats and good shocks provide a smooth ride. Rangers are clearly visible. Doing their thing… Driving range that literally tracks your shots. Putting green, of course. Challenging but fair track. Very professional, friendly staff that make everyone feel like a VIP. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great River Vale 1st experience

Our 1st River Vale experience could not have been better! The staff was very friendly. Course was well kept. The people who we played with have played at River Vale before, so they guided us along each hole. Bad weather came in halfway through our round and cut short our day. We were given a credit towards our next round. And Jay could not have been friendlier. We could not have been treated better. I think we found our new favorite course. Thank you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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