Lives
Allendale, NJ
Handicap
15-19
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.0
3.0
Total 4 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

4 Reviews
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
0
Not Recommended Courses
4
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
10/13/2013
Last Review
02/08/2018

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Forest Oaks Golf Club

Played On 02/08/2018
3.0
First Time Playing

Nice greens but rest of course needs a lot of work

The people couldn't have been more friendly. Paired with another couple (H&W) who knew the layout. The greens are in 1st class shape. The fairways are at best spotty. I think there is no irrigation system except for the greens. It has been very dry in S Florida which hasn't helped this place. Some nice par 3's some not so. Didn't pay much to play so it wasn't a value issue.

The pace of play was actually quite good. There were water stations with cold water and a few bathrooms which was great. The course has potential just needs more (some) grass in the fairways. If you are a serious golfer probably not your cup of tea but for a once a weeker looking for a place to bang it around it is fine. Again the people could not have been nicer but to be honest nice only goes so far.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 02/12/2018:
Hi Ralph. We are really glad you took the time to review our course. Here at Forest Oaks Golf Club, we place a very high value on our customer's feedback. While we are delighted to hear that you were treated so well by our staff and that you enjoyed the overall layout of the course, we are disappointed to hear that overall course conditions didn't quite live up to your expectations. We will share your insights with the appropriate staff to correct any issues or make any improvements. We hope that we will have another opportunity to welcome you back for your weekly game.

River Vale Country Club

Played On 12/13/2015
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very warm December so played a very average course

Great warm December weekend, I and every other golfer wanted to play so place was very busy. Facility very outdated, driving range below par, starter was overworked so no time for pleasantries . Greens were very slow and bumpy but that had to do with time of year.

Layout was just ok, that won't change with warm weather. A few blind holes,, severe elevations and you really have to be aware of other golfer as the fairways are close together. You also need to be aware that the cart path to the next hole may put you in the "line of fire" from another hole.

Considering the volume of golfers the pace of play was ok. For a sizzling deal it was fine, don't think I would ever pay rack rate greens fees. It was nice to play golf in NJ in mid December .

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average

Cascades Golf Course

Played On 07/03/2015
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not for serious golfers

Played here as our normal venue was booked solid. This was the Friday before July fourth and was a legal holiday. Very crowded as to be expected. Played 18 holes and the first 9 were fine. Course is a combination of golf and foot golf, there were many flags all over the course including large holes for foot golf, smaller but still large holes for "family" golf and the normal golf flag. Course itself it very hilly. Fairways were just ok but the greens were fine but very slow. The second nine was an issue as they just keep on booking tee times without thought that many are playing twice. Waited about 1/2 hour to start second nine and the play was very slow. All the staff were quite nice but the course lacks amenities. The restroom sign on the course pointed you to a porta-john, ugh! Over priced for what it is. Quite a long ride considering the overall experience.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Apple Mountain Golf & Country Club

Played On 10/12/2013
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The trees were pretty

This is a very pretty place which happens to have a "golf course" situated within. Very hilly, fairways were patchy and more blind greens than you can imagine. Contrived comes to mind. Yardages were very suspect and the tee box, well a hammer would be useful in putting your tee in the ground. But on a lovely fall day with the changing colors of the trees the views were breathtaking. Paid very little for green fees so it was very well priced.

Bring some old golf balls, enjoy the views and relatively faced pace of play and don't keep score or get frustrated by the conditions. If you can do that have a lot of fun at Apple Mountain.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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