A fall day view of hole #2 at Quail Brook Golf Course
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4.5
662 Reviews (662)
5 Stars
292
4 Stars
317
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.5
96.5%
Recommend this course
631 out of 662 reviews
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4.8
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
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4.6
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
97.2%
Recommend this course
69 out of 71 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Woodland
Par 72
Length 6630 yards
Slope 131
Rating 71.6

Quail Brook Golf Course in Somerset is one of central New Jersey's top public courses. The challenging design is a favorite amongst local golfers. The layout has a diverse mix of holes, some of which are spacious and wide-open and others that are rolling and tight. Although the golf course may seem short at 6,630 yards from the back tees, don't be fooled by the yardage. The course can feel much longer thanks to the hilly terrain. The front nine has subtler undulations while the back nine is dramatically hilly, which makes it a tough course to walk. Quail Brook Golf Course's undulating fairways lead to challenging sloped greens that are framed with strategically placed bunkers. There aren't too many opportunities for driving, but your short game will definitely get a workout.

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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Golf Season April 16th - October 15th
Architect Ed Ault (1982) Brian Ault (1982) Tom Clark (1982)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $17
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

Reviews

4.5
662 Reviews (662)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 15
Undulating Greens 14
Narrow Fairways 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 17
Advanced Golfers 9
Beginners 8
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 13
Worth the Drive 9

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Reviews 49
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Absolutely brilliant course

One of the most enjoyable courses I’ve played this year. Special shoutout to the starter who was the loveliest person and gifted me and my golf friends some guidebooks about the course. Can’t wait to go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Solid Course

Good course, and it provides a tale of two different nines.
Front-Flat
Back-Hilly, harder to navigate.

The course has a lot of bunkers, and you can leave the driver in the bag on a lot of holes as the course isn’t long.

Good shape, and probably best to ride this course as there are gaps in between some holes, especially on the back nine going underneath the road.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 108
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 108
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Scenic course in great shape. Interesting holes. Back nine had a lot of walking between holes

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good golf experience

Had not been here for many years. Little slow pace of play but course was in very good condition. Definitely will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great as usual!!!

Even on a busy day this course maintains a good pace of play. Out of the may times I’ve played here I’ve never had a round go over 4.5 and it’s normally close to 4.
The course is always well maintained, greens are consistent and the golfers that typically play there respect the game and the course. Risk/reward???
Hit it where you’re supposed to and you’ll score well!!! If you do not, you will not!
As for the staff - they are are always friendly and helpful.
I’m summary I’ve played many course in the area and this is by far my favorite.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice muni course

Course is in great shape, no water hazards, but a lot of sand. Pace of play was terrible due to timing and abundance of hackers. Would rate higher if they provided water or had a snack shop / beverage person especially during 85 degree heat and humidity. Vending machine charged 2.50 for a bottle of water at the turn.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great service

In a prior around I had left my four iron in the rough on 18. I called and asked about it, and several hours later they called back and said the club had been brought in and would be held. A week later I picked it up and the club was tagged with my name and telephone number. Rain and thunderstorms were forecast for today, but I played anyway and did 18 holes in three hours. BTW, the driving range has grass like mats and is unbeatable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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