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I didnt expect much from the very reasonably priced greens fee. But the course far exceeded all my expectations. For playing in late October, the course was immaculate, leaf management was better than much higher priced courses. Greens, Fairways, and Bunkers were in great condition. Course was very challenging while being pleasantly flat in a very mountainous area.

I had been wanting to play this course for along time. The whole experience was upscale from the Century old course, the views of Atlantic City, the amenities, and friendly staff. However as a high handicapper, who struggled all day with a bad slice, I could not fine the fairway. When I did find my ball, the rough really made it even more frustrating. My day ended on 18 by slicing my ball out of bounds onto route 9. If you hit the ball straight and avoid trouble, you will really enjoy the course. I do want to play the course again, hopefully I'll better next time. They really make you feel like a member of a prestigious country club. I did not have any problems with flies in late September like others have said. Some of the par 3 are very long 190 yards +, which makes this course even more challenging.

This course is a cash only operation, pro shop directed me to an ATM located on premises. Golf carts are also older models. Greens were in good shape, and the fairways were rock hard without much rain lately. Front 9 is fairly tame with holes running parallel to each other. Holes 10-14 are the brawn of the course, especially the tight down hill par 3 11th to a small green. While not a bad course, I would not go out of my way to play it, but playing on a mountain top, you will enjoy the views before you descend down to the back 9. With a bit of elevation changes, I would not want to walk it.

Course is ideal for a beginner golfer. Plenty of room off the tee to miss with a bad hook or slice. Price is also great for a budget golfer. Otherwise, course conditions were very poor. Fairways, bunkers, and greens were poor at best.

The management offers some of the cheapest rack rates for an 18 hole course around. You also get a GPS equipped cart. Monday 18 holes, cart, and lunch cant be beat. Not the worst course conditions I have seen, but the course could use some TLC. Weeds in some bunkers, weeds overgrown in the fairways, and the 3rd green has been destroyed all season. The management is smart to make sure the price is right for the conditions. The pace of play is usually quite reasonable too.

I loved the design of the course. Especially the fact it was treeless. The course has more plateau greens, then I would like. I liked the design of the fairways, with roomy landing areas, but also penal for wayward shots. The par 3's are an enjoyable challenge, each with its own tricky greens. The water features greatly added to the challenge.
Had I not gotten a good deal from Golf Now, I would have been very disappointed if I had paid full retail. I would expect pristine conditions for the price they want to charge normally. The greens had ballmarks in them, the fairways I would only call moderate condition, and the tee boxes had alot of divots. On the whole, it seems alot like Berkshire Valley for the challenge, but the pricepoint is no where close.

Greens were on the slow side compared to others courses I've played. Back nine more than a challenge thean the front. Rough ate up golf balls and lost several balls because of it. Pace of play was fast.

For a novice golfer, this course can be tight on alot of holes. The greens also can be a bit tricky with some severe slopes, (4 and 15) come to mind. People were fishing in the pond on 10 when I played, and they seem unconcerned about their safety. Like alot of budget golf courses, the bunkers recieve little maint. On course water was empty on a very hot and humid day.