Lives
NJ
Handicap
15-19
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

About

Not a huge driver - average about 220. Don't have a 3 wood or use irons lower than an a 6. I have two 5 woods - one for 190+ and the other to feather a nice 160 - 190 yrd shot. I can be sporadic with 6-8 irons and pretty consistent with my 9 and wedges. My short game and putting are my strengths. I try to follow etiquette as much as possible.

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.9
3.9
Total 49 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

49 Reviews
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
45
Not Recommended Courses
3
Helpful Votes Count
3
Not Helpful Votes Count
5
First Review
11/26/2012
Last Review
10/15/2023

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Bali Hai Golf Club

Played On 10/04/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun in Vegas

I was playing in the afternoon so made a 710 time at Bali Hai the day before. Went out in the first group. Got done just under 4 hrs. Course was in fantastic shape and we were able to ride the carts on the fairway. Conveniently located. A bit pricey but felt like it was worth the price.

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

Putnam County Golf Course

Played On 09/04/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice day at Putnam County

It's a fun track. Some interesting greens. Greens were in great shape and ran very smooth. A bit on the fast side. We got out as a twosome at 10am - with foursomes in front and in back. Finished in 4:15 but felt slower waiting each hole - but we were a twosome behind a foursome. Cart girl was present. Willing to play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good day at Eagle Ridge

It was a decent day. Part of threesome. Felt like a slow round, but ended up around 420 - not bad. Conditions were good, but the greens were not their best - having many ballmarks that people don't fix. Saw the cart girl a couple times. The prices everywhere have gone up and ER is no exception. Approaching a buck fifty is a bit steep for this course. Great flexibility with 3 nine's. Wish I had been able to play links instead of Ridge.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

LBI National Golf & Resort

Played On 07/04/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Jersey steamer

It was about 100 degrees but ended up being a great round. Nice little driving range to warm up. Course conditions were very good. Greens rolled nicely (a bit on the slower side) and well maintained (very few ball marks). Pace wasn't bad. Started as a foursome but 2 left after 9 holes so we went at a leisurely pace. Took about 4:20. There was water on the course in several locations and we saw the cart girl 3 or 4 times throughout the day. I would definitely go back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Decent but overpriced

Played in extremely hot weather. No water available anywhere on 27 holes. Saw the single cart girl working once on the third hole. Have played here plenty of times and all 3 nines are interesting. Conditions were good to very good with well-maintained greens. Definitely overpriced for the holiday weekend. I played LBI national today and it was $35 less, water available on the course, bathrooms with sinks, and a cart girl we saw 4 times. I suggest stepping up the game a bit if you're going to stick to a buck and a half to play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Golf Club at Mansion Ridge

Played On 05/29/2023
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointing

I've played here for years but in the last couple of years the prices have been ridiculously high. I played with a friend for 90. Not a bad price so value was fair. However, conditions were very dry. Greens were good but some fairways, bone dry. Some tee boxes were a disgrace at $90, let alone $186 they get for prime time. Halfway house was open and is fine. Saw a cart girl - once maybe?
The most frustrating part was the 5 hour round. They just pack you in. All 4 in my group were good golfers that slowed our roll to adjust to the pace. 5 hours is just nuts - and on a course that can eat your lunch (my game stunk). Almost considered leaving after #14, a point I rarely reach anywhere else. Oh = and the sprinkler at the tee box on #10 that went off on the poor guys in two carts in front of us. They go soaked. Why are sprinklers going on at 4pm??

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On 03/29/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course in Puerto Rico

Spent a few days at the Hyatt Grand Reserve and played this course. I rented clubs - a decent set of Titleist. The staff was great. Not especially busy. I was able to go out as a single and buzzed through the course in about 3.5 hours. Beautiful scenery and course. Conditions were great. It's not the toughest course in the world but a fun challenge. I would definitely play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Nice winter round

Enjoyed my round this day. It was chilly and a bit windy but overall, it was manageable. I was lucky to be sent out first at 9am as a single, since there was no frost delay and that surprised most others. Got done in 2.75 hours. Conditions were good, greens flat and not many ball marks. Enjoyed the round!

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

Sunset Valley Golf Course

Played On 01/01/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

Winter Golf

I'm always thankful that courses stay open in the winter. Sunset is one of those courses. I've played many winter rounds here. This was a good day on the first day of the year and the temps got up to almost 60. The downside is all the prior rain that was frozen melted, and it was pretty soggy. Some areas of the greens were really squishy wet. Overall conditions otherwise were fine. Pace was good, in at just under 4 hours. It's a good course to play but can be tough - a bit tight and if your drives go too far left/right - you'll be playing a second ball or dropping.

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

Wild Turkey Golf Club

Played On 12/30/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Winter Golf

For winter golf, it was as good as it gets. Paired up with another single and teed off at 8:30. Finished at 11:45. Played through 1 foursome. Some tee boxes were frozen and you needed an above ground tee. Greens (as expected) were shaggy and slow but overall not in horrible shape. I love the course but prices every where have been nuts lately. I believe this is a $100 course in prime condition. While it felt expensive considering the conditions, I love the course and layout so it works for me.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked

Winter Golf

Like you would expect from winter golf. Tough to get your tee into the ground. Conditions were ok considering it was December. Greens not bad, though a bit fuzzy. Could not beat the price. Layout was decent, felt similar to an above average county course. Staff decent. Overall pace was good. Got done in just under 4 hours.

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

Golf Club at Mansion Ridge

Played On 10/23/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A course you won't want to miss

I've played this course many times over the years, having been in a league at the course for a couple years. Course layout is great. Some really challenging holes. This particular day the greens were aerated so it wasn't the best of circumstances. Otherwise conditions were fine.
The price I paid is the top limit I would pay at this course. During the summer the prices rise as high as 190 per round. It's a great course but that's over-priced in my opinion. For the conditions on Sunday when I played the price should have been $89 - a more appropriate fee for greens that were aerated. Definitely a course you should play but look for off-season rates to avoid paying to dollar.

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

Lakewood Country Club

Played On 05/29/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Pleasant day & decent course

Nice course, nothing extravagant. White tees are kind of short at 5900 but the tips are 6400. Cart girl was visible, and we saw her about 5 times during the round. Conditions were good. There is a range and a practice green. Pro shop is pretty bare bones. Feels like throwback in time, kinda muni-like. Pace of play was ok. We got done slightly over 4 hours after going out at 10:20. Even though we finished in a reasonable time it felt really slow, waiting between holes. It moved quicker than it felt. It's a decent course in the area. Not up to Eagle Ridge level but better than Bay Lea.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 06/06/2022

Hi, Jdamkp. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Lakewood Country Club.

Berkshire Valley Golf Course

Played On 05/27/2022
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Misty morning

Not a bad day. Started out as a misty day but the cloud cover kept it cool. Pace was pretty good, no real waiting and finished in just over 4 hours. Course has a putting green and a driving range - but no drivers, irons only. Cart girl was out and we saw her a couple times during our round. Conditions on the course was good. Greens in great shape. Played many times before and it is always a nice round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

March Golf

Chilly day. There was a frost delay and an outing (must have got a great deal). Our time was for 11:50 and we pretty much got out on time. Normally there are 2 18's but we played the Red and then the White (I think normally it's White/Blue and Red/Gold). Got a bit messy at the turn with mixing fresh golfers with those coming off #9. 2 hrs on the front, 2.5 on the back. Conditions were decent - greens slow and dressed but not too torn up, pretty smooth for fuzzy greens. Was not a bad day for golf outside of a little chill.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy

High Bridge Hills Golf Club

Played On 02/27/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Early Season round

I called Fri and Sat morning before my Sunday tee time to ensure they were open. It's about a 50 min ride from northern NJ and we still had snow and ice on the ground.

Enjoyed the course. I hope to play again when it's not so windy and cold. Wind more than the temps. Greens were real slow (as expected) but in decent shape. Some tough drives to blind landing areas. If it's your first time, drive up to see where the hole is. Visually it can feel tougher.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/27/2022

Thank you for visiting us for an 0ff-season round! We look forward to having you play with us again!

Cedar Creek Golf Course

Played On 07/31/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent shore course

One of the few I had never played. Decent muni feel. Similar Lakewood Country Club and better than Bay Lea and not as polished as eagle ridge. Conditions were a bit soggy as they had rain. Pace was fine for a 7am start. About 410. I’d play again.

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

Berkshire Valley Golf Course

Played On 07/01/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Another great day!

Got lucky with a Hot Deal for this course and saved about $40. Conditions were very good and pace was great. it's a great course to walk as it's got moderate inclines. It's always a special treat to play here.

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

Mattawang Golf Club

Played On 06/27/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hot but fun

Teed off on time at 8:20 as a threesome with two of my friends. It's one of those courses where you hear "fore" often. I also felt like we waited to tee off on most holes, yet we finished the front in just 2 hours and the back about 2 and 20. Not a bad time, just felt longer because of the waiting. Layout is decent and enough hazards and rough/brush in areas so you can lose a ball or two if you're not having a great round. Staff is friendly. Driving range, practice green.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 06/30/2021

Thank you for playing Mattawang and having realistic expectations as a threesome on a busy weekend day behind foursomes.

Town Of Wallkill Golf Club

Played On 03/21/2021
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Didn't play

Showed up at 7:30 for 8:10 tee time. First guy at course said they weren't opening until 930 due to frost delay. We drove around for 90 minutes to arrive back at 900am. Parking lot filled with people and we find out there are NO CARTS! The price paid included the cart and I have an issue with my feet that I cannot walk. I brought a cart bag and no push cart. Told to "call GolfNow" but you can't find Golf Now's phone number anywhere. Total BS and now I have to figure out how to get my money back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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