60 • Valley Brook Golf Course

Valley Brook Golf Course - Public
15 River Vale Rd., River Vale, NJ Bergen Co.

18-HOLE COURSE

(photo courtesy of co.bergen.nj.us)

Pro: Hunter Watkins, PGA

General Information:
201-664-5886
Reservations: 201-336-7277
Reservations can be made for a fee of $3 extra for residents and $5 extra for non-residents 7 days in advance for registered county residents, 3 days in advance for registered out-of-county residents
Operated by: Bergen County Dept. of Parks
Restrictions: soft spikes only
Open: mid-March thru mid-Dec.
Available for Outings: yes
USGA Computer ‘handicap’ system available: yes
Credit Cards accepted: all major cards
Carts: Pull - $6 Power - $30 for 18
Discounts: for junior & senior residents, for twilight play & for Disabled golfers 40% off, must have proof of disability
Club Rentals: yes

Course Fees
18 Holes	Weekdays	Weekends
Residents	$30	$35
Non-residents	$50	$60

Amenities:
Pro Shop: yes, full service
Lessons: yes      Clinics: none
Driving Range: yes, with 15 grass tee areas
Practice Putting Greens: yes
Practice Chipping Area: yes
Clubhouse: yes
Lockers / Showers: yes
Restaurant: yes
Bar / Lounge: yes
Snack Bar: on course at 10th hole

Website: www.co.bergen.nj.us

18-HOLE COURSE

Tees	Holes	Par	Yardage	USGA Rating	Slope
Back	18	70	6187	70.2	125
Middle	18	70	5761	68.1	123
Front	18	70	4701	66.8	112

Built: 1962
Architect: John Handwerg
Re-designed: 2000
Architect: Bill Boswell

Description: Relatively short course with narrow, tree-lined fairways with small greens.The large bunkers and water hazards make this course challenging and reward good shot making.

Signature Hole: # 9, 168 yard, par-3. Tee shot is all carry over water to a long, narrow green. This hole usually plays into the prevailing wind and usually requires an extra club or two.

Comments: Challenging and fun for all skill levels...very tight fairways put a real premium on accuracy. Beautiful facility...makes for a great outing.

Back Tees	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out
Par	4	5	3	4	5	4	3	4	3	35
Yards	330	495	183	395	580	384	233	422	168	3190
	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In
Par	4	4	3	5	4	4	4	3	4	35
Yards	314	315	167	488	337	396	437	183	360	2997
									Total: 6187

Directions: Distance from Manhattan approximately 15 miles.
George Washington Bridge to 4W to Kinderkamack Rd. Go north into the town of Emerson and at Main St. go right. Follow Main St. to end and go left onto Old Hook Rd. then make a quick right onto Emerson Rd. and follow to 1st stop sign (River Vale Rd.) and go right for 1/2 mile to course on right.

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