Lives
East Brunswick, NJ
Handicap
25+
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.8
4.8
Total 18 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

18 Reviews
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
18
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
15
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0
First Review
07/31/2017
Last Review
06/17/2020

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Gambler Ridge Golf Club

Played On 06/09/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood

It was great to get out after being stuck inside. The staff took their time explaining the new COVID rules. It was well thought out and clear, making for an enjoyable day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/18/2020

Wow, we are so happy you enjoyed your round, Pootwaddle! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rutgers University Golf Course

Played On 11/05/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Course Condition

It was a bit cool and cloudy all day. The course was in great shape, and I don't know how they do it. It is well kept, but don't see anyone doing it!
Should be noted that the Snack Bar is closed on Tuesdays, BYOF.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Gambler Ridge Golf Club

Played On 06/19/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Stop The Rain Already!

We knew it would be wet, but I was surprised that the course drained at all. We were lucky, it didn't rain until we were done.
Greens are starting to show the effects of too much water.
Overall, we can't blame them for the condition of the course, they are doing the best they can. If it stops raining for a while, maybe then we can fairly judge the course conditions.
Because of the weather, there were few golfers, and we zipped through the round.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Rutgers University Golf Course

Played On 05/22/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood

Gorgeous day for golf. As usual, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Got us off early when there was a no-show.
I noticed what great shape the course was in, but saw very few workers. How do they do it? Course was perfect.
Now, my golf, however, stunk, but I had a wonderful time. Go figure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Blowed Outta My Socks!

It was so windy, I almost lost my balance putting. The course was so wet from current rains, it was cart path only, but the staff explained why, and was very pleasant about it.
Course was in pretty good condition considering the weather lately, you can tell they were working on it.
I was late due to road construction, but the staff was still pleasant to me. I hate it when people show up late, and now it was my turn. Took double the time it should have to get there. Overall, wind considered, a pleasant experience. First time I have seen a beverage cart girl (I think) bundled in a muckluck.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/22/2019

Thank you for leaving us a very kind five-star review! We're so pleased that you enjoyed your round despite the wind and previous rain. Please come and see us again soon!

Gambler Ridge Golf Club

Played On 10/09/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Rain, rain, go away

The staff, friendly as ever, has done a darn good job of maintaining the course considering all of the rain we have had.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Cream Ridge Golf Club

Played On 09/07/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

A Little Disappointed

Not having played here this year, I was looking forward to the course. I was shocked that they had several greens which appeared diseased. Could not putt on them, so we ended up giving each other 2 putts. That will take time to fix.
Other than that, the staff was friendly as usual, and the rest of the course was in good shape. We did have a fun day and did not get rained on.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

Harkers Hollow Golf Club

Played On 07/09/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

A Work In Progress

With new owners, they are working hard to bring the course standards up. The fairways are hard due to the patchwork irrigation system they inherited. On the plus side, that means your ball rolls a LONG way.
I last played here a few years ago, and you could tell the course conditions were heading downhill. They are not great yet, but I was most impressed with how committed everyone was to improving the golf experience. All of the staff were friendly, and enjoyed telling the story about the direction they were headed.
Being a Monday, our round was under 4 hours.
Actually, the course was in no worse shape than some of the munis I have played on. As long as you are prepared for a less than perfect course, you will not be disappointed. It is indeed a work in progress.

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

Mattawang Golf Club

Played On 05/24/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Oh What A Beautiful Morning!

Staff couldn't have been nicer and more informed. The weather was picture postcard perfect. The course was in excellent shape.
The only thing that stunk was my golf!

Would love to come back and try again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/04/2018

Pootwaddle - Thanks so much for such a fantastic review.

We are glad you enjoyed the beginning of Memorial Day Weekend here at Mattawang and we too would love you to come back!

Gambler Ridge Golf Club

Played On 04/23/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Friendly crew, great weather.

I really do like the condition of this course. Well maintained. The staff is always UP, and willing to help.
One note of caution, the greens are hard, and more than once I landed on the front and rolled off the back. Hard to stick the ball.
This is a bit of a drive for me, but I always enjoy myself here, even if I don't shoot so well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Gambler Ridge Golf Club

Played On 11/22/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

It's The Company You Keep

Played with 2 strangers and we all had a good time. It was wet, a few other people were rude. Staff was great as I have grown to expect. Will gladly go back in good weather as it is a bit of a drive for me,
Course was in good shape, not their fault it rained the day before.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Rutgers University Golf Course

Played On 11/15/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

A Grand Old Course

I have played here since a student. The trees are much larger now and I don't hit the ball as far.
It is a good course to go back to once in a while. Just don't go there much since my friend moved to Florida.
It was one our last nice days, so I just had to go. The staff is so friendly as usual, they can't do enough for you. Has a full snack bar, which many of the Public courses around here do not.
Course was in amazing shape for November, and there were plenty of people working on it.
A friendly, homey place I like to go back to. Try it, you'll like it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Cranbury Golf Club

Played On 10/12/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

It's Always About The Other Players

I want to make it clear that the course was very good, and the staff was excellent.
However, we got stuck behind an outing. Best ball should go fairly quickly, but it didn't. Over 2 and a half hours for the front nine. We could see the slow pokes, and people were yelling at them, but they continued on with 2 holes open ahead of them.
Long story short, we left after 15 holes feeling very frustrated.
Hey, this happens, but I can't blame it on the course. They can't very well kick people off that have paid for an outing day. I had booked the tee time ahead, and there was no way I knew there was an outing, so I feel like I have to bite the bullet.

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

Quail Brook Golf Course

Played On 09/12/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Weather Hot, My Golf Not So Much

The course was in good shape considering the inconsiderate people who don't fix their divots and ball marks. Greens were crazy fast, making them quite a challenge. Staff was very friendly guiding me during my first trip here.
A very pleasant experience due to the staff and the people I played with. Everyone was friendly, positive, and upbeat. That made for a very pleasant outing.
Can't wait to go back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Cream Ridge Golf Club

Played On 08/24/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pleasant Golfing

All in all a beautiful day for golf, the company was excellent, the staff was pleasant and accommodating.
Now if only I could play better golf...............

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Cream Ridge Golf Club

Played On 08/16/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Company!

It was a hot day, but I didn't burn up the course. The tee locations made it reasonable for my ability. The staff was cheerful and pleasant. Refreshment cart came around quite a bit considering it was a weekday.
I will make a point of coming back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Friendly people, well kept course

Although a hot, humid day, enjoyed a friendly round of golf. Course was well kept with a lot of workers around. Pleasantly challenging.
If I had to find a complaint, it seemed like the beverage cart was always headed away from us! Was able to get stuff during the turn, however.
I can't say enough good things about the staff. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable. This was my second time here, and as enjoyable as the first.
Look forward to coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Spooky Brook Golf Course

Played On 07/18/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Unusual Round of Golf

I had booked the tee time through Golf Now. I got there almost an hour early and had time to talk to the starter. There was no one on the first tee, and no golfers in sight, so the Starter told me I could wait for the rest of my group (I was a single) or just go off.
I went by myself and enjoyed the course. I caught someone practicing on the 17th green, but that was it for humanity. A very pleasant, unstressful day of leisurely golf. And the staff could not have been nicer. Course was in above average condition considering the heat we have had.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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