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SOMERSET COUNTY
GOLFER
2011
A Publication of the Somerset County Park Commission
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February 15, 2011
Dear Somerset County Golfer:
The Somerset County Park Commission’s golf staff is extremely proud of the quality golf
experiences they are able to provide to our residents.
Steven Fuerst,
President
Joanne Jaeger
Vice President
Paul Consiglio
William Crosby
Dale Florio
Walter Hansen
Christopher Paladino
Dorothy Paluck
Gary Walsh
Raymond A. Brown,
Secretary - Director
With five courses located in easily accessible areas of Somerset County, the Commission is
able to offer its golfing public a diverse portfolio of golf challenges.
We urge all county golfers to experience the unique attributes of each county course and to enjoy
the exceptional quality our staff has created at each facility.
Thank you for your continued support and may your experiences at our courses be a game of
enjoyment to all who partake in the sport.
Sincerely,
Raymond A. Brown
Secretary- Director
Dear Somerset County Golfer:
It is our privilege to offer the citizens of Somerset County, New Jersey five superior public golf
opportunities within our county. We are proud that our courses have continued to stimulate even
the most ardent public golfers.
Our highly qualified golf professionals and greens staff take tremendous pride in their work.
You will find that our Somerset County golf program offers the public an impressive variety of golf
experiences.
Please continue to enjoy our facilities this season and may you all attain your personal best round
at Somerset County golf course!
HEADQUARTERS
Sincerely,
355 MILLTOWN ROAD
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807
TEL: 908.722.1200
FAX: 908.722.6592
www.somersetcountyparks.org
Steven Fuerst
President
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PERFORMANCE CENTER
AT NESHANIC VALLEY
The Callaway Golf Performance Center at Neshanic
Valley, one of only a few of its kind on the east coast,
offers a state-of-the-art computerized golf club fitting
and swing analysis system, operated by Callaway-trained
professionals. The Performance Center utilizes a highly
sophisticated computer system that incorporates highspeed cameras with sound equipment to capture swing
data to provide optimum club specifications for an
individual’s golf swing. Measurements include club head
and ball speed, launch angle, back spin and trajectory
shape, sidespin measurements, swing tempo, attack angle
measurements, lie angle, launch conditions, impact
efficiency, and trajectory results.
Individuals may schedule an appointment to be
fitted for golf clubs. The fitting experience takes
approximately one hour. The golfer is provided with his
or her individual specifications for custom clubs. A fully
trained and certified club fitting technician conducts
each session. A $100 fee is charged for each fitting
session, which includes a $50 credit which can be applied
to the purchase of Callaway custom clubs. Additional
information about the Callaway Golf Performance
Center can be obtained by calling 908-369-8232.
welcome to the
GOLF COURSES
of the
Somerset County Park Commission
THE SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION
OPERATES FIVE GOLF COURSES:
GREEN KNOLL, NESHANIC VALLEY, QUAIL BROOK,
SPOOKY BROOK, AND WARRENBROOK—
EACH WITH ITS OWN UNIQUE FEATURES.
Green Knoll
Golf Course
Bridgewater Township 908-722-1301
This regulation 18 hole, 6443 yard course is a challenge
to the experienced golfer, as well as the novice golfer.
Green Knoll is known for its tight fairways and rolling
contours. The facility also operates a 9 hole, par three
Pitch and Putt Course and on weekends a limited driving
range. A Golf Shop and Snack Bar are available. Located
at 587 Garretson Road, Bridgewater Township. Entrance
across from Bridgewater-Raritan High School. Accessible
from Routes 22, 202/206 and Interstate 287 (Exit 17).
Quail Brook
Golf Course
Franklin Township 732-560-9199
This 18 hole, 6,617 yard course is heavily wooded and
is known for its rolling hills and challenging approach
shots. A driving range is also located at the facility. A
Golf Shop and Snack Bar are available. Golf lessons for Golfweek’s
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DeMott Lane and Cedar Grove Lane via Amwell Road
(County Route 514) or Easton Avenue from Interstate
287 (Exit 10).
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Spooky Brook
Golf Course
Franklin Township 732-873-2242
This relatively flat 6,612 yard, 18 hole course is known
for its spacious greens, tees and fairways. Easy to walk,
it is a favorite of senior golfers. A driving range is also
operated at the facility, as well as a Golf Shop and Snack
Bar. Golf lessons for individuals and/or groups are
available by appointment with our certified Professional
staff. Located at 582 Elizabeth Avenue, East Millstone
section of Franklin Township, adjacent to Colonial Park.
Accessible from Amwell Road (County Route 514) or
Interstate 287 (Exit 12).
Warren Township 908-754-8402
A scenic, tree-lined 6,372 yard, 18-hole course. The
contours provide plenty of uphill and downhill lies.
A Golf Shop and Snack Bar are available. Located at
500 Warrenville Road (County Route 651), Warren
Township. Accessible from Route 22, Green Brook, and
Interstate 78 (Exit 36).
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Neshanic Valley
Golf Course
Branchburg 908-369-8200
Neshanic Valley Golf Course, the flagship facility in
the five-course Somerset County Park Commission
system, welcomed its first golfers to the facility located in
Branchburg in September 2004 to the acclaim of golfers
of all abilities.
The Championship Course, the 9-hole Academy
Course, the Learning Center, and the Callaway Golf
Performance Center are designed to provide novice and
experienced golfers with a world class facility for practice
and play.
Each of the three par 36 nine-hole courses features
five tees with 18-hole layouts ranging from 5,050 yards
to 7,108 yards. The environmentally sensitive course
design incorporates the existing features of the former
farmstead, taking full advantage of the topography, with
rolling fairways and large undulating greens.
The 9-hole, par 32 Academy Course, an executive style
layout, plays from 1,420 yards, 1,712 yards, and 2,019
yards, with three tees per hole. The course presents novice
and experienced players with a unique opportunity to
improve their game. With five par 4’s and four par 3’s, 19
sand bunkers, and a water hazard that can come into play
on three holes, the Academy Course provides a similar
experience to regulation play. Golfers are able to use
every club in their bag; the longest hole measuring 323
yards and five holes having driving distances exceeding
199 yards. The par 3-holes measure 63 yards to 166
yards, providing a perfect opportunity to work on the
short game. The Academy Course is ideal for walking,
and is well suited for a quick round. Power golf carts are
available.
The 12,000 square foot Clubhouse has a fully
stocked Pro Shop featuring brand name equipment and
golf apparel. The Grille Room provides golfers with
sandwiches and snacks to go, and an opportunity to
enjoy a cocktail and meal while socializing after a round
of golf. The second floor Banquet Room is available
for outings, banquets, and community events. It is
complemented by an outdoor deck with a 270-degree
view of the golf course, the historic Neshanic Valley, and
the nearby Sourland Mountains.
Neshanic Valley was selected as one of the Top 50 New
Golf Courses in the country by Golf Week magazine. It is
the only publicly owned facility on the list.
Rounding out the facilities are the Neshanic Valley
Learning Center and the Callaway Golf Performance
Center. The state-of-the-art Learning Center features a
double-ended driving range with grass and mat hitting
areas on each end, one 12,000 square foot putting green,
a practice facility including bunkers and three chipping
greens, and two practice holes.
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the learning center
AND GOLF ACADEMY
AT NESHANIC VALLEY
The Learning Center’s purpose is to help active golfers
improve while providing a training ground for the golfers
of tomorrow.
The Learning Center is part of the world-class facility
that the Somerset County Park Commission offers at
Neshanic Valley Golf Course. The Learning Center’s
range has a blue grass teeing area that measures 140 yards
wide by 40 yards deep. Its short game area is a 65 yard
long fairway surrounded by three greens with bunkers
and a 12,000 square foot putting green. Unique to the
Learning Center is a two hole practice course. NVLC is
home to one of only few Callaway Performance Centers
in the United States.
Next to the Learning Center is a unique nine hole
course named The Academy. The Academy is a par 32
that has three different tee boxes on each hole. This
Academy nine is challenging for the accomplished player
but is also the perfect course on which to learn the game.
The Academy Course takes between 1 and 1.5 hours to
play.
We encourage golfers that use the range to use the
practice putting green, but please note that the short
game area and practice holes are open only to our Annual
Range Members and Daily Pass holders.
Golf packages are offered for the Academy Course
only. Registered golfers can purchase a card for a
package of 10 nine hole rounds for $125 good Monday
to Thursday. Please note that the card is the sole
responsibility of the consumer and lost or severely
damaged cards will not be honored by Somerset County
Park Commission.
The Learning Center is home to Somerset County Park
Commission’s Junior Golf program. Programs for ages
6-17 start in early spring and run until the end of August.
Programs are offered to Juniors of all abilities.
The Ladies Academy is a program strictly for lady
golfers. The group lessons are on Tuesday, Thursday and
Sunday mornings from 11 am - Noon. The classes will
cover different aspects of the swing, short game, rules &
etiquette, and playing the game. Ladies are encouraged
to participate in the class and then play the Academy
Course afterwards, however green fees are not included
in the program. Classes are $15 per person, which does
includes range balls.
the learning center programs
Adult Education programs are offered spring, summer
and fall. The classes are 90 minutes long and cover many
aspects of the game.
Golf School at the Learning Center will be offered in
three formats. One day swing school, one day short game
school, and two day swing school. Prices and dates will
vary.
The Learning Center offers clinics for corporate and
other groups. This is a great way to have a team building event or treat some important clients to a first class
golf experience. Use the indoor facility at the Learning
Center to make a presentation and then turn the day over
to the professional staff. The professional staff will make a
short indoor presentation and then the action will move
out onto the practice facility for some group instruction.
Outdoor golf instruction will last one hour and then you
and your colleagues can head back to the office or stay
and practice. Golf on the Academy or Championship
Course may be added. Clinic rates vary on size of group
and duration of clinic.
Individual private lessons are the greatest form of
instruction. They allow the instructor to evaluate and
personalize instruction to the student’s abilities. Lessons
are $50 per half hour or a package of five half hours can
be purchased for $215.
• Annual Range Membership
• Ladies Academy
• Daily Range Pass
• Golf Schools
• Range Balls By The Bucket
• Group/Corporate Clinics
• Rounds of golf package
• Individual Private Golf Lessons
• Junior Golf Program
• Custom Club Fitting
• Adult Education
• Professional Club Repair
annual range membership
Includes unlimited range balls, unlimited use of the short game
area, unlimited putting, and unlimited use of practice holes.
Memberships are per calendar year.
Individual.....................................................................................$550
Couple.........................................................................................$900
daily range pass
Includes unlimited range balls, unlimited use of the short game
area, and unlimited putting for that day.
Daily Pass.....................................................................................$30
range balls
35 Balls............................................................................................$5
65 Balls............................................................................................$8
100 Balls........................................................................................$10
MAJOR GOLF TOURNAMENTS
Hosted by Neshanic Valley
2007
Metropolitan Golf Association’s Men’s Public Links Championship
2008
United States Golf Association’s Men Public Links Qualifier
N.J. State Golf Association’s Junior Girl’s Championship
2009
USGA - Women’s U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier
USGA - Men’s Public Links Qualifier
N.J. State Golf Association’s Women’s Amateur Championship
2010
USGA - Men’s Public Links Qualifier
USGA - Women’s Amateur Public Links Qualifier
green fees
AND GOLF IDENTIFICATION CARDS
As a Somerset County resident, you may purchase a
Park Commission Golf Identification Card. This card
is valid at the five county courses until December 31.
The card is renewable each year and is nontransferable.
Proof of residency is required: current driver license,
current tax bill, vehicle registration, vehicle insurance
card, or Somerset County ID card. If renewing last year’s
registration or an earlier one, bring your old ID card.
Present your card upon purchase of green fee each time
you wish to play. You must present this card to receive
the rates posted for registered golfers. If you do not have
this card on your person, you will be charged the nonregistered rate.
Non-Somerset County residents may purchase a NonResident Identification Card for play at all courses at
registered rates. Both cards are valid until December 31
and are non-transferable. This card must be presented
each time to receive the posted registered rates.
A Non-Resident card is also available for play on
the Academy Course. This card permits holders to pay
registered rates on the Academy Course only.
yearly registration cards
Resident Identification Card ....................................................$45.00
Resident Senior (62+ years) ...................................................$30.00
Resident Junior (18 years and under) .....................................$30.00
Non-Resident (Junior/Senior) ................................................$315.00
Non-Resident ........................................................................$340.00
2011 golf rates
Green Knoll, Quail Brook, Spooky Brook,
and Warrenbrook Golf Courses
Green Fees (Registered Golfers)
Adult Monday – Thursday .......................................................$24.00
Adult Friday – Sunday, Holidays..............................................$28.00
Senior Monday – Thursday .....................................................$16.00
Senior Friday – Sunday, Holidays ...........................................$22.00
Junior Monday – Thursday ......................................................$16.00
Junior Friday – Sunday, Holidays ...........................................$22.00
Power Cart – Adult ..................................................................$28.00
Power Cart – Senior ................................................................$20.00
Green Fees (Non-Registered Golfers)
Adult Monday – Thursday........................................................$41.00
Junior/Senior Monday – Thursday ..........................................$31.00
Friday – Sunday, Holidays ......................................................$46.00
Neshanic Valley Golf Course
Championship Course -Green Fees (Registered Golfers)
Adult Monday – Thursday
(18 holes, fee includes power cart)* ........................................$50.00
Senior Monday – Thursday
(18 holes, fee includes power cart)* ........................................$40.00
Junior Monday – Thursday
(18 holes, fee includes power cart)* ........................................$40.00
Friday – Sunday, Holidays
(18 holes, fee includes power cart)* ........................................$60.00
*must have driver license to get a power cart
Academy Course -Green Fees (Registered Golfers)
Adult Monday – Thursday (9 holes) ................................$15.00
Senior Monday – Thursday (9 holes) ..............................$15.00
Junior Monday – Thursday (9 holes)................................$15.00
Friday – Sunday, Holidays ..............................................$17.00
Replay (9 holes) ..............................................................$10.00
Green Fees (Non-Registered Golfers)
Championship Course Monday – Thursday
(18 holes, fee includes power cart) .................................$65.00
Championship Course Friday – Sunday
(18 holes, fee includes power cart) .................................$80.00
Academy Course Monday – Thursday (9 holes) .............$25.00
Academy Course Friday – Sunday, Holidays ..................$27.00
Replay (9 holes) ..............................................................$10.00
Learning Center – Neshanic Valley
Range Balls – Bucket.................................$5.00, $8.00, $10.00
Daily Pass .......................................................................$30.00
Season Pass .................................................................$550.00
Special Pass – Two combined registrations.............$450.00 each
Callaway Golf Performance Center–Club fitting.............$100.00
Golf Lessons
Individual (1/2 hour) ........................................................$50.00
Individual Series – 5 sessions (1/2 hour).......................$215.00
Multiple Student – 2-4 students (1/2 hour).......................$55.00
Multiple Student – 5+ students or more (1/2 hour)..........$60.00
AUTOMATED TEE TIME
reservation service
Online Booking: www.somersetcountyparks.org
Automated Phone Service: 908-231-1122
The Tee Time Reservation Service offers a quick, easy way
to reserve, confirm, modify, cancel, or review your Tee Time
Reservation at all five county-operated courses, 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, using the Internet, or Automated Telephone
Service.
How Do I Access the Service?
Somerset County residents must appear in person at any one of the
five county golf courses where showing proof of residency they may
purchase a Golf ID Card. Resident cardholders, who would like to
make reservations more than 1-Day in Advance, may also purchase
a subscription to the Tee Time Reservation Service at this time.
Non-Somerset County residents may purchase a special NonResident ID Card Package to receive a reduction in greens fees
and more than 1-Day access to the Tee Time Service. The Golf ID
Card is valid at all five county courses until December 31. This card
is renewable each year and is nontransferable. The card must be
presented each time to receive the posted non-resident rates.
Non-residents may also purchase just a subscription to the Tee
Time Service by calling any one of the five county courses to
register over the phone with a credit card. All registrations are valid
from the date of purchase until the end of the calendar year.
Golfers without a Tee Time Reservation subscription may access
the Service 24 hours in advance and guarantee a reservation with
their VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, or Discover Card.
Subscriber Category Fees
Somerset County Resident ID Cardholder
with 7-Day Access for Reservations .......................................$35.00
Non-Somerset County Residents, Tee Time Subscription only $75.00
Non-Resident Junior/Senior Package
which includes Tee Time Subscription ..................................$315.00
Non-Resident Adult Package with
Tee Time Subscription ..........................................................$340.00
Family: Two family members at a single
residence (husband and wife, husband or
wife with a dependent child). Each must be
a Somerset County ID Cardholder...........................................$50.00
Any Non-ID Cardholder, Resident or Non-Resident, can book a
guaranteed reservation at Neshanic Valley 2 days in advance by
calling the course directly. All other courses accept 1 day advanced
reservation calls.
How Do I Make a Tee Time Reservation?
You may access the online Tee Time Reservation system through
the Park Commission’s website: www.somersetcountyparks.org.
Once on the main page, click on Tee Time Booking. If you have
not purchased a subscription to the Tee Time Service at one of
the county courses, you will only have 1-Day in Advance Access
and must create an account using your 10-digit telephone number
following instructions in Step 1, Create an Account, Register.
If you have already purchased the Tee Time subscription, you will
go directly to Step 2, Book your Tee Times, click on Reserve, and
enter your User ID# (the number that appears on your Golf ID card.)
If this is the first time you are using Online Booking, you will
type the word “password” as the Password. Once you have signed
into your profile, you may then create a more personal password
in Update Profile. Select the course, date, time, and number of
players. You will be offered two choices.
Once you have made your selection, be sure you confirm
your choice. Your reservation is not complete until you receive a
Confirmation Number.
Golfers with a push-button phone with a touch-tone signal set
on tone may use the Automated Phone Service to make advanced
reservations by dialing 908-231-1122 and responding to the verbal
prompts by firmly depressing the keypad. Once a prompt has
begun, you may respond. After an introductory message, you may
be asked:
If you are a registered golfer, press one; or, if you are a nonregistered golfer, press two. If you press one, you will be asked to
enter your registration golfer number (the number that appears on
your Golf ID Card). You will then be asked to select a course.
Non-registered golfers who press two will be asked to enter their
10-digit home telephone number to proceed, and after confirmation
will be asked to choose a course.
Green Knoll
Quail Brook
Spooky Brook
Warrenbrook
Neshanic Valley Championship
Neshanic Valley Academy
You will then be offered a choice of prompts to complete your
reservation. You will be asked to enter the day, hour, minute and
number of players in your group. The system will then offer you
the best time matching request. If you want the offered time, press
one to confirm the time. You will be given a Reservation Number.
At this point you may select zero to return to the main menu to
make another reservation, review, modify, or cancel an existing
reservation, or receive facility information.
If you are trying to cancel or modify a reservation and are certain
that the service is not working, call 908-369-1458, ext. 421, before
8:30 pm, and leave a message. The service shuts down every
evening between 8:30 pm and 9 pm. It is best to also call the course
on the day of play to report that the system is not working and
that you wish to cancel or modify your reservation for that day. By
informing the course of any changes in an existing reservation, the
golfer may avoid a possible “No Show” classification.
No Show Policy
Golfers who have a reserved time through the automated Tee Time
Service must honor the time or cancel it. Failure to do so will result
in a “No Show” classification. A “No Show” is defined as:
• Anyone who makes a reservation and fails to appear for the tee time.
• Anyone who fails to cancel a reserved tee time.
The first “No Show” will result in a Warning. A second “No Show”
will result in a 14-day suspension from the Reservation Service,
beginning the day of the “No Show”.
A third “No Show” will result in the subscriber’s membership
being deactivated in the Reservation service for the remainder of
the calendar year.
How Can I Get More Information?
You may receive more information about the Somerset County Park
Commission Golf Courses online at www.somersetcountyparks.
org, or www.neshanicvalleygolf.com. Also by calling the Automated
Phone Service at 908-231-1122, and pressing option three to go to
the Information Line, or by calling 908-369-1458, ext. 421.
When Can I Make a Reservation?
Automated reservations for Tee Time subscription holders are
accepted beginning at 9 pm, seven days in advance (e.g., users
may reserve a tee time for the upcoming Sunday beginning at 9 pm
the preceding Saturday). Reservations are accepted until 8:30 pm
preceding the desired day of play. After 8:30 pm, unreserved tee
times become additional walk-on times. Non-subscription holders
booking reservations only 1-Day in Advance may reserve a time for
the upcoming Sunday beginning at 9 pm the preceding Friday.
Additional Considerations:
Listen closely to the verbal prompts. Press firmly on your telephone
key pad. Do not rush through the reservation procedure, although
you may begin responding before the prompt is completed.
The verbal prompts will be repeated several times if you do not
respond or if you enter a number the service cannot process.
To cancel or modify your reservation, do so either online or via the
Automated Phone Service. This courtesy will allow another golfer to
reserve that tee time, and avoid a possible “No Show” classification.
How do I Confirm, Modify, or Cancel a Reservation?
Confirming existing reservations, modifications, and cancellations
can be made through Tee Time Booking online at www.
somersetcountyparks.org, using Step 3, Manage your Tee Times,
Modify/Cancel. Also via the Automated Phone Service at 908-2311122 by pressing option two.
Availability of tee time reservations may be limited by special
events, inclement weather, course hours, or any additional reasons
deemed necessary by golf management.
Online you may Cancel, and Decrease your group size. Using the
Automated Phone Service you may Cancel, Search for a different
Time, and Increase or Decrease your group size.
Green Knoll Golf Course ..............................................908-722-1301
Neshanic Valley Golf Course .......................................908-369-8200
Neshanic Valley Academy Course ..............................908-369-8232
Quail Brook Golf Course ..............................................732-560-9199
Spooky Brook Golf Course ..........................................732-873-2242
Warrenbrook Golf Course ............................................908-754-8402
Golf Lessons ................................................................908-369-8232
2011
tournament
schedule
7th Annual William W. Anderson
Match Play Championship
May 14, 15, 21, 22
Neshanic Valley Golf Course
Open to registered golfers, ages 10 and older. Tournament format
is match play for low 16 stroke play qualifiers.
Joseph I. Bedell Junior Tournament
(Boys and Girls)
July 14, 2011
Quail Brook Golf Course 18-Hole Medal Play
Open to registered County junior golfers, ages 8-17. Players
compete in flights based on age. Awards given to top finalists in
each flight, boys and girls. Special awards for low gross overall,
boys and girls.
33rd Annual Senior Golf Tournament
(Men and Women)
September 14, 2011
Spooky Brook Golf Course 18-Hole Medal Play
Open to registered senior golfers, ages 62 and older, men and
women. Players compete in flights based on age. Awards in each
flight. Special award for low gross overall, men and women.
52nd Annual Dr. Michael S. Kline
Memorial Somerset County Golf Tournament
(Men and Women)
First Round September 10, 2011
Open to registered County golfers, ages 10 and older. Players
compete in flights. All players must have a current USGA handicap
to participate. Flights will be based on USGA handicaps. “A” flight
plays 18 holes on September 4, 5, 11 and 12 for a total score of 72
holes. Other flights play 18 holes on September 4 and 11 for a 36
hole total. Flights conducted at designated courses. Awards in each
flight.
Club Championships
October 1 and 2, 2011
All Courses
All tournaments require pre-registration and an entrance fee.
Application forms available at Golf Shops.
Special events will be held throughout the year.
The third year of the Somerset County Tour will take place in 2011. Over 150 individuals participated in the Tour in 2010 and
expect that number to grow in 2011. Events take place monthly and are rotated from course to course with Tour Championship
taking place at Neshanic Valley in October. Registration is $55 per individual and includes membership in the USGA handicap
service. You must register to participate. All events are divided into flights and both gross and net win prizes. You may sign up at
any of our golf courses.
2011 Tentative Tournament Schedule
Date Day
Course
Format
Start Time
4/2
Spooky Brook
Two Player Better Ball
7 am – 12 pm
4/16 Saturday
All Courses
Welcome Back
AM times
4/22 Friday
Academy
Two Club Skins
5 – 7 pm
4/24 Sunday
Green Knoll
Individual Stroke Play
7 – 12 am
Saturday
2011 Tentative Tournament Schedule (continued)
Date Day
Course
Format
Start Time
5/6
Friday
Academy
Callaway Skins Night
3 - 7 pm
5/7
Saturday
Warren Brook
Two Player Better Ball
6 - 11 am
5/8
Sunday
Academy
Mothers Day Event
8 - 12 pm
5/10
Tuesday
Spooky Brook
Individual Stroke Play
11 - 1 pm
5/14
Saturday
Neshanic
Match Play Qualifier
AM Start
5/15
Sunday
Neshanic
Match Play Round of 8
AM Start
5/18
Wednesday
Green Knoll
Individual Best 9 of 18
11 - 1 pm
5/21
Saturday
Neshanic
Match Play Round of 4
AM Start
5/21
Saturday
All Courses
Breast Cancer Awareness
All Day
5/21
Saturday
Learning Center
Ladies Day free lessons, fitting,
Skill contest, demo dat
10 - 6 pm
5/22
Sunday
Neshanic
Match Play Finals
AM Start
5/26
Thursday
Warren Brook
Individual Stroke Play
11 - 1 pm
5/29
Sunday
Quail Brook
Four Player Scramble
7 am Shotgun
6/4
Saturday
Spooky Brook
Individual Stroke Play
6 - 11 am
6/7
Tuesday
Quail Brook
Two Player Better Ball
11 - 1 pm
6/15
Wednesday
Green Knoll
Individual Stroke Play
11-1 pm
6/17
Friday
Academy
Individual Gross & Net
5 - 7 pm
6/23
Thursday
Warren Brook
Iron Man Day
11 - 1 pm
6/26
Sunday
Neshanic
36 Hole Two Man “The Neshanic”
7/12
7/15
Tuesday
Friday
Spooky Brook
Academy
Two Player Better Ball
Two Club Tournament
11 - 1 pm
5 - 7 pm
7/20
Wednesday
Green Knoll
Championship Plus Pitch n Putt
11 - 1 pm
7/28
Thursday
Quail Brook
Individual Stroke Play
11 - 1 pm
7/30
Saturday
Warren Brook
Individual Stroke Play
6 - 11 am
8/9
Tuesday
Quail Brook
Individual Stroke Play
11 - 1 pm
8/12
Friday
Academy
Skins Match
5- 7 pm
8/17
Wednesday
Neshanic
Two Player Better Ball
11 - 1 pm
8/20
Saturday
Green Knoll
Two Player Scramble 27 Hole
6 - 11 am
9/2
Friday
Academy
Spouse Scramble
5 - 7 pm
9/10
Saturday
Spooky Brook
County 1st RD.
AM
9/11
Sunday
Warren Brook
County 2nd RD.
AM
9/14
Wednesday
Spooky Brook
County Senior Champ
AM
9/17
Saturday
Quail Brook
County 3rd RD.
AM
9/18
Sunday
Green Knoll
County Final
AM
9/24
Saturday
Spooky Brook
3 Club Tournament
7 - 11 am
10/1
10/2
Saturday
Sunday
All Courses
All Courses
Club Championship
Club Championship
AM
AM
10/14 Friday
Academy
Skins
4 - 6 pm
10/15 Saturday
Neshanic
Tour Championship
8:00 Shotgun
2011
junior golf
junior golf programs
Junior golf programs are open to girls and boys ages 6 to 17. Some
programs are restricted to certain ages. They are noted throughout
the descriptions.
Junior Golf Registration – Saturday March 5, 2011
This is the first day registration is permitted for any program. Doors
open at 8 am at the Neshanic Valley Learning Center. Registration
is on a first come, first serve basis. Payment may be made by
check, credit card, or cash. Register early as programs fill quickly.
Junior Welcome to Golf
A 1-hour golf clinic for county Juniors held on the first Saturday of
May and June. This program is aimed at exposing more children to
the game.
11 am - Noon
Ages: 12 and under Fee: None
Spring Skills Building
One day per week for 4 weeks 4-6 PM, 8 hours of fundamental
training. Ages: 8-12 Fee: $130 for one session $220 for two
sessions (same student).
Tuesdays: 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26
Fridays: 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29
Tuesdays: 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24
Fridays: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27
Week long Jr Golf Schools
Five day 10 hours of instruction where kids are grouped by age and
taught the game from the cup back.
Fee: $130 for one session $220 for two sessions (same student).
6/6-6/10
6/13-6/17
6/20-6/24
6/27-7/1
7/11-7/15
7/25-7/29
8/8-8/12
8/22-8/26
6-8 PM
6-8 PM
6-8 PM
9-11 AM
9-11 AM
9-11 AM
9-11 AM
9-11 AM
Jr. Golf Camp
Five days 30 hour program includes daily instruction in the practice
area and on course play and evaluation. Plater must have past
playing experience and new students must be evaluated by staff.
Fee: $400
7/18-7/22
8/1-8/5
8/15-8/19
9am - 3pm
9am - 3pm
9am - 3pm
Advanced School
Three day 12 hour program is split between the practice area and
the course. Student must have past playing experience.
Fee: $175
7/6-7/8
8/29-8/31
9-1 PM
9-1 PM
Jr. Tour Series
This new program is aimed at the high school golfer or the player
that hopes to play in high school. Children will play in groups based
by age and appropriate tee markers for each age. Tee times will
start at 11:30 am. Prozes will be awarded at the conclusion of each
days play. $40 per event or $150 for the five.
6/27 ...........................Warren Brook
7/11 ...........................Quail Brook
7/25 ...........................Warren Brook
8/1 .............................Green Knoll
8/8 .............................Quail Brook
8/22 ...........................Spooky Brook
Junior Golf Academy League
Neshanic Valley Academy Course
Fee: $20 plus weekly green fee
Assigned tee times between 8 am – 10am
Registered in-county junior golfers compete in a 6-week 9 hole
league at the Neshanic Valley Academy course every Wednesday.
Players must be able to shoot 55 or less on the Academy course.
Players must play at least four weeks to qualify for awards. Awards
will given to top finishers in all flights. Flights are based on age in
both boys and girls divisions.
Schedule
June 29 .....................Neshanic Valley Academy Course
July 6 ........................Neshanic Valley Academy Course
July 13 ......................Neshanic Valley Academy Course
July 20 ......................Neshanic Valley Academy Course
July 27 ......................Neshanic Valley Academy Course
Aug 3.........................Neshanic Valley Academy Course
Aug 10.......................Neshanic Valley Academy Course
Aug 17.......................Neshanic Valley Academy Course
Aug 24.......................Neshanic Valley Academy Course
Junior Golf Pitch and Putt League
Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
Fee: $20 plus weekly green fee
Tee off start at 9 am with foursomes being created
Junior golfers compete in a 6-week 9 hole pitch and putt league
every Tuesday. The league is designed for golfers of all abilities.
Clubs and balls are available at the course. Players must play in at
least 4 weeks to qualify for awards. Awards will be given out to top
finishers in all flights. Flights are based on age in both boys and
girls divisions.
Schedule
June 28 .....................Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
July 5 ........................Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
July 12 ......................Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
July 19 ......................Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
July 26 ......................Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
August 2 ...................Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
August 9 ...................Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
August 23 .................Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
junior golf tournament schedule
Joseph I. Bedell Junior County Championship Tournament
July 14 2011 – Assigned morning tee times beginning at 8 am
Quail Brook Golf Course – 9 and 18 hole medal play
Fee: $20 (includes green fee)
Open to registered County junior golfers ages 8 to 17. Players
compete in flights based on age. Awards given in each flight to top
finishers in boys and girls divisions
Roland A. Yates Pitch and Putt Tournament
August 11, 2011 – Assigned morning tee times beginning 8am
Green Knoll Pitch and Putt Course
Fee: $20 (includes green fee)
Open to all junior golfers ages 6 to 17. Players compete in flights
based on age. Awards given in each flight to top finishers in boys
and girls divisions.
junior golf spring skills building schedule
Neshanic Valley Learning Center
Tuesdays ................... 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 ..................4 pm – 6 pm
Fridays ....................... 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 ..................4 pm – 6 pm
Tuesdays ................... 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 ..................4 pm – 6 pm
Fridays ....................... 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 ..................4 pm – 6 pm
junior golf evening schedule
Neshanic Valley Learning Center
June 6 – June 10 ........2-hour Junior Golf School..........6 pm – 8 pm
June 13 – June 17 ......2-hour Junior Golf School..........6 pm – 8 pm
June 20– June 24 ......2-hour Junior Golf School..........6 pm – 8 pm
junior golf school schedule
Neshanic Valley Learning Center
June 27 – July 1 ...... 2-hour Junior Golf School........... 9 am – 11 am
July 6 – July 8 .......... Advanced Junior Golf School......9 am – 1 pm
July 11 – July 15 ...... 2-hour Junior Golf School........... 9 am – 11 am
July 18 – July 22 ...... 6-hour Junior Golf School........... 9 am – 3 pm
July 25 – July 29 ...... 2-hour Junior Golf School........... 9 am – 11 am
Aug 1 – Aug 5.......... 6-hour Junior Golf School.......... 9 am – 3 pm
Aug 8 – Aug 12 ........ 2-hour Junior Golf School ......... 9 am – 1 pm
Aug 15 - Aug 19 ....... 6-hour Junior Golf School ......... 9 am - 1 pm
Aug 22 – Aug 26...... 2-hour Junior Golf School.......... 9 am – 1 pm
Aug 29 – Aug 31...... Advanced Junior Golf School......9 am – 1 pm
Introduction to Junior Golf -Clinics
In addition to the formal schools, the professional staff offers FREE
clinics to introduce juniors to golf. The clinics take place on the first
Saturday of May (5-7-11) and June (6-4-11) for one hour each from
11 am to 12 pm. Range balls and clubs are available. There are no
fees and advanced registration is not required.
adult golf
PROGRAMS
Adult Education
Saturday Swing Class- This popular class is moving into its seventh season. The group instruction is aimed at introducing people to the
game or giving the experienced player some fresh thoughts on how to improve their game. The goal of the class is to teach swing dynamics that
are inherit in all quality golfers. This is a 90 minute class that meets every Saturday from 11AM until 12:30 PM. Fee $25 per student please call
the Learning Center to reserve a spot (908) 369 8232.
Ladies Academy- This will be the seventh season for this popular group format class. The objective is to turn our students into competent
players. Only through true competent play can we have confident players. The class meets every Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday from 11 AM
until noon. This class will also start to meet at 6 PM on Thursday evenings. Fee $15 per student practice balls and clubs included and no pre
registration. For more information please call (908) 369- 8232.
Senior Swing- This class will be aimed at our senior customer and will focus heavily on the short game and some sure ways to increase
distance off the tee. This class will meet Fridays from 7:30-8:30 AM. Fee $15 per student or a greens fee for the Academy course the day of the
class. For more information call (908) 369-8232.
Monthly Primer - Sign-up your foursome or join a group for a 2 1/2 hour video practice/learning session, followed with a half group playing
lesson. Fee $80 per student. Class offered by appointment.
golf course
RULES AND GUIDELINES
dress code dates closed for maintenance
All five Park Commission Golf Courses require all players to adhere
to the following Dress Code requirements as described below.
• Proper golf attire and footwear must be worn at all times.
• Men and Boys: Shirts with a collar and sleeves, and Bermuda
type golf shorts or golf slacks are required.
• Women and Girls: Tops with a collar may be sleeveless. Tops
without a collar must have sleeves. Bermuda type golf shorts,
slacks or skirts are required.
• Mock turtle collars are acceptable for both men and women.
golf course rules in brief
• All golfers must show green fee receipt to starter/ranger upon
request.
• Non-players and children under 8 years of age are not
permitted on the courses.
• All players must have individual bags and clubs.
• Proper golf attire is required. See Dress Code.
• Non-metal cleats required on all courses.
power cart rules and guidelines
Golf carts can make your round of golf more relaxing. Golf carts are
rented for 9 or 18 holes. For your enjoyment and safety when using
a golf cart, please follow these rules and guidelines.
• Obey all posted signs.
• Stay off fairways when notified or posted.
• Drive on paths when available.
• Follow the 90 degree rule.
• Only two golfers and two golf bags per cart.
• Do not speed or race carts.
• Do not tamper with cart in any manner.
dates closed for maintenance
Each golf course will be closed one Monday per month until 1 pm
as scheduled below
April
May June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Green Knoll
4
2
6
Quail Brook
11
9
13
11
8
1
12
10
3
Spooky Brook
18
16
20
18
15
19
17
Warrenbrook
25
23
27
25
22
26
24
Aeration of greens, tees and other necessary course features will
take place in March, April, August and October at all five courses.
The exact aeration schedule will be posted on the Somerset County
Park Commission web site and in all the golf shops.
Somerset County Park Commission
P.O. Box 5327
North Branch, NJ 08876
908 7221200
Green Knoll Golf Course...............................908-722-1301
Neshanic Valley Golf Course ........................908-369-8200
Neshanic Valley Academy Course ................908-369-8232
Neshanic Valley Learning Center..................908-369-8232
Callaway Golf Performance Center .............908-369-8232
Quail Brook Golf Course...............................732-560-9199
Spooky Brook Golf Course............................732-873-2242
Warrenbrook Golf Course.............................908-754-8402
Golf Lessons Neshanic Valley .......................908-369-8232
Golf Lessons Spooky Brook ..........................732-873-2242
Tee Time Reservation Service .......................908-231-1122
www.somersetcountyparks.org
www.neshanicvalleygolf.com
somerset county
board of chosen freeholders
Robert Zaborowski, Director
Jack M. Ciattarelli
Peter S. Palmer
Patrick Scaglione
Patricia Walsh
somerset county park commission
Steven Fuerst, President
Joanne Jaeger, Vice President
Paul Consiglio
William Crosby
Dale Florio
Walter Hansen
Christopher J. Paladino
Dorothy Paluck
Gary Walsh
Raymond A. Brown, Secretary-Director
Robert G. Ransone, Deputy Director, Golf Management
Darrell Marcinek, Director of Golf Maintenance
Somerset County Park Commission welcomes everyone to participate in its programs and facilities regardless of race, color, gender, disability, age, sexual
orientation, national origin, or religious or political affiliation.
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