- 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.
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Bali Hai Golf Club
Played On 10/04/2023Fun 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.
Putnam County Golf Course
Played On 09/04/2023Nice 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.
Eagle Ridge Golf Club - Ridge Course
Played On 09/02/2023Good 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.
LBI National Golf & Resort
Played On 07/04/2023Jersey 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.
Eagle Ridge Golf Club - Ridge Course
Played On 07/03/2023Decent 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.
Golf Club at Mansion Ridge
Played On 05/29/2023Disappointing
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??
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.
Preakness Valley Golf Course - West
Played On 01/15/2023Nice 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!
Sunset Valley Golf Course
Played On 01/01/2023Winter 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.
Wild Turkey Golf Club
Played On 12/30/2022Winter 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.
Preakness Valley Golf Course - West
Played On 12/29/2022Winter 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.
Golf Club at Mansion Ridge
Played On 10/23/2022A 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.
Lakewood Country Club
Played On 05/29/2022Pleasant 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.
Berkshire Valley Golf Course
Played On 05/27/2022Misty 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.
Flanders Valley Golf Club - White/Blue Course
Played On 03/05/2022March 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.
High Bridge Hills Golf Club
Played On 02/27/2022Early 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.
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 07/31/2021Decent 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.
Berkshire Valley Golf Course
Played On 07/01/2021Another 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.
Mattawang Golf Club
Played On 06/27/2021Hot 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.
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 03/21/2021Didn'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.
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.