A view of hole #6 at River Vale Country Club
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4.4
773 Reviews (773)
5 Stars
383
4 Stars
297
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
91.8%
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699 out of 773 reviews
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4.4
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.3%
Recommend this course
29 out of 34 reviews
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4.5
136 Reviews (136)
5 Stars
89
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.6%
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126 out of 136 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6504 yards
Slope 131
Rating 71.3

River Vale Country Club (formerly known as Bergen Hills Country Club.) sprawls across the gently rolling hills of northeast New Jersey. It has been ranked on Golf Digest's list of "Best Places to Play," but it still manages to remain one of Bergen County's most well kept secrets. You'll hardly ever run into crowds on this golf course. The layout has a classic design that incorporates a variety of elevation changes. Tricky uphill and downhill lies will be your biggest challenge on this layout. Strategically placed bunkers lurk beside the greensides and there are several holes where water hazards come into play, including the par-5 fifth, which has a lake on either side of the green. River Vale a tight golf course that demands accuracy and while it's not overly formidable, your skills will definitely be put to the test.

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Course Details

Year Built 1931
Golf Season Year round
Architect Orrin E. Smith (1931) Ron Cutlip

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire at all times. No jeans, torn clothing or jogging shorts. Shirts must have collars and sleeves

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

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4.4
773 Reviews (773)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Dinner 9
Brunch 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 25
Elevation Changes 22
Thick Rough 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 23
Advanced Golfers 19
A Weekend Splurge 11
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 21
Convenient to the City 19
Worth the Drive 14

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I realize it's early but . . .

The greens were in terrible shape. Had we known, we wouldn't have paid $61 each for 9 holes. Even when the course is in better shape, I find it to be a bit overpriced.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Conditions Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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December Golf

Had a nice time on a gray, overcast and damp day. The course was in very good shape, considering the time of year and I was matched up with some playing partners that were very nice and friendly. All in all a great way to end my 2023 golf season!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Great Late Season Play

Anything this late in the year is really just a bonus. RVCC always delights and the course is still well maintained, even after a huge storm. Bunkers were dry and any downed limbs were removed from fairways. Wish they stayed open year round and didn’t have a wait list longer than the course itself for membership….

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
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If you have a golf cover for your cart for winter play skip this place they claim its a liability so they don't allow it other then that course was decent

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
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Reviews 88
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Conditions Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 28
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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3.0
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Previously Played

Very slow pace of play

We teed off 20 minutes behind schedule. The 4some in front of us was exceptionally slow, not very good and the starter/Marshall didn’t do anything about it to make them play faster. The course is beautiful but can’t have a 6 hour round. Also the starter is not very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 99
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 88
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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