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4.2
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
83.7%
Recommend this course
38 out of 50 reviews
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4.4
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
61.5%
Recommend this course
8 out of 13 reviews
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4.3
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
79.1%
Recommend this course
34 out of 43 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Private
Par 35
Length 2961 yards
Slope 115
Rating 34.5
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Old Tappan Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 12/31
Architect Hal Purdy

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Reviews

4.2
50 Reviews (50)
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Reviews 40
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice & Enjoyable! Recommended!!

The Best 9 hole course I've played.
Layout, conditions, pace, staff make for a for a very enjoyable round (twice around)!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A.must course to play.

Designed for any age or level golfer.
Stay in the fairways; as you will want to anyway.
Fairways, greens, clubhouse, food staff, all are thumbs
Up!
I will attend again. Coming from South Jersey or NYC

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A solid place to play

First time in the course and having just opened to the public as a semi private course my expectations were fairly high, especially given the area of New Jersey. Bartender eas amazing with a solid clubhouse for drinks and food. Really good grub (chic sandwich is aces) too. Course was a bit narrow but well designed for the space and in good shape overall. No beverage cart on the course and got an earful on the last hole from a crew member as we came in on the 9th about our pace of play. My 12 year old son was with me and some buddies and the threesome of younger guys behind us was waiting for a few minutes so to me that was a bit rude. For $80 including cart for 9-holes it was slightly underwhelming for above average public price. But I'd probably go back for that chicken sandwich and a solid course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

gem

well maintained, great layout. scenic with great variety layout. Never get boried

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Just OK

Let me start with a disclaimer. I had a 2:20pm tee time with my 8yo son, who by the way plays competitive golf. I was told that kids are not allowed until after 3pm, not even for members. But they made an exception since the course was pretty empty. I paid $80 for each of us, with cart, which is highway robbery. The course is not worth $160. We played Skyway last Saturday and they only charged me $80 with my son and cart. The course feels like just feels like an old man. I felt like I was at Twin Willows. The bar and restaurant are dated, but the find is edible and there's booze. We most likely won't be back, there's too many better options at more reasonable prices.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Local Gem

Nice course in the heart of Northern NJ. Beautiful surroundings. Will definitely play there again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average 9 Hole Course

Old Tappan is a short course that has some awkward holes. Par 3 3rd had the white tee all the way to right side of tee box with a back right pin. Problem being there is a massive tree blocking the right side of green. 4th hole is a 90 degree dogleg left that requires a 170-190 shot then leaving 200+ for the 2nd shot uphill. 5th is a blind tee shot requiring about a 200 yard tee ball given the dogleg. 6 is a pitch and putt hole about 90 yards to a severe elevated green.

Overall, it’s not the good layout for bigger hitters or if you dislike odd or blind visuals off the tee.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Palce

This is a hidden Gem. Great place to enjoy and work on your game

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

9 holes but real...

Although this is a 9 hole course, it is much better than other 9 hole courses in Rockland and Bergen. I played it twice to make it 18.
The course was is good condition and fairly forgiving. There are woods and trees but it isn't so narrow that every shot needs to be perfect. If you have played Broadacres, this course is similar. If you have played at the Rockleigh, this course blows it away!

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