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%
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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

Accolades

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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Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fantastic!

River Vale CC is a true gem, it's got a private club feel and has so many different types of holes which make for a very fun round. The conditions are excellent, especially considering the volume of play and you will love the service you get from the amazing staff. Put this course on your list - you won't be disappointed!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Golf Course!

Great golf course. Great variety on holes, grass was well maintained. Friendly staff, restaurant as well as snack bar for the turn. Has a great time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Country Club Experience

Hopefully my first of many times playing here. From arrival where the staff took care of our bags and prepared them for our round. We then grabbed lunch in the restaurant which was great as well. The Top Tracer Range is a feature I have not seen at most places. You are able to get all of your stats before the round on the high tech range. The course itself was challenging with multiple elevation changes which lead to a fun mix of holes. The course is very playable for any level with not a ton of water hazards on the course. The course was in amazing condition considering all of the heat we have had the last few weeks. Can't wait to play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 94
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

H2O

Fantastic day ,only thing missing was water in the water coolers.otherwise a perfect day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

**Staff Needs a Little Anger Management**

Staff shouldn’t call their clients idiots and also shouldn’t be so dramatic over a little rain. I believe the staff specifically the starter and the lady at the pro shop I think her name was Christine need a little anger management class, and be a little bit more friendly to the clients. Otherwise Great course, Great conditions Súper fast greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bergen Gem

Very difficult to find suburban gems like Rivervale. Conditions are almost of country club quality especially the greens and traps with an outstanding layout. Oh and the best carts you’ll ever ride in. State of the art GPS with beverage cooler, club and ball washer. Management deserves tons of credit for all the improvements.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course but....

It is a nice challenging course. But they don't let you have the cart till the tee time!
Good practice facilities but off the mat! Can't take the cart to the range.
For the price charged, expect better treatment for cart and range balls
Greens are fast and nice. Well kept.

Will try again...

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Waste of money

Had an early tee time and pace was painfully slow. The course isn’t nice enough to charge what it charges but there are few choices in the area so we’re taken advantage of. Would be ok if we didn’t need to wait 5-10 minutes at every hole.

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Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 94
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don't be above the pin!

Course in great shape and greenskeeper was sadistic. Lots of three putts where you just couldn't stop the ball near the hole if in the wrong place, but still fun trying!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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 Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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