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A Publication of the Somerset County Park Commission
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GOLF COURSES
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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 732-560-9528
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
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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 10-11 am. 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.
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.
the learning center programs
• 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
Family (two to four immediate family mebers)............................$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
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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 indi-
vidual 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.
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 non-registered
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 ....................................................$40.00
Resident Senior (62+ years) ...................................................$27.00
Resident Junior (18 years and under) .....................................$27.00
Non-Resident (Junior/Senior) ................................................$300.00
Non-Resident ........................................................................$325.00
Academy Course Non-Resident ............................................$150.00
2009 golf rates
Green Knoll, Quail Brook, Spooky Brook,
and Warrenbrook Golf Courses
Green Fees (Registered Golfers)
Adult Monday – Thursday .......................................................$23.00
Adult Friday – Sunday, Holidays..............................................$27.00
Senior Monday – Thursday .....................................................$15.00
Senior Friday – Sunday, Holidays ...........................................$21.00
Junior Monday – Thursday ......................................................$15.00
Junior Friday – Sunday, Holidays ...........................................$21.00
Power Cart – Adult ..................................................................$28.00
Power Cart – Senior ................................................................$20.00
Green Fees (Non-Registered Golfers)
Monday – Thursday..................................................................$40.00
Junior/Senior Monday – Thursday ..........................................$30.00
Friday – Sunday, Holidays ......................................................$45.00
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 registrati................$450.00 each
Callaway Golf Performance Center–Club fiting..............$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 – 4 students or more (1/2 hour).............$60.00
AUTOMATED TEE TIME
reservation service
908 231-1122
www.somersetcountyparks.org
Cancellations 908 429-9400
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 a touch-tone telephone. When you phone the service
at 908 231-1122, you will be guided through a series of verbal
prompts.
valid at all five 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 who wish to use the Reservation Service may
register in person at any Park Commission Golf Course. 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.
You may also access the Tee Time Reservation system through the
Park Commission’s web site: www.somersetcountyparks.org. Once
on the main page, click on Tee Time Bookings and follow directions.
Subscriber Categories Fee
Somerset County Resident ID Cardholder
with 7-Day Access for Reservations .......................................$35.00
Non-County Golfers with 5-Day Access ..................................$75.00
How Do I Access the Service?
Somerset County residents must purchase a Golf ID Card and a
subscription to the Tee Time Service. Both may be purchased at the
same time at any of the five county golf courses.
In addition to a subscription to the Tee Time Service for 5-day
access, Non-Somerset County residents may purchase a NonResident ID Card to receive a reduction in greens fees. The card is
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 golfer has a 1-Day Access. Golfers guarantee
reservations with their VISA, MasterCard, AMEX
or Discover card (per reservation) ...........................................$10.00
How Do I Make a Tee Time Reservation?
Golfers must use a push-button phone with a touch-tone signal.
Telephone must be set on tone.
Dial the Tee Time Reservation Service at 908 231-1122 and
respond to the verbal prompts by firmly depressing the number pad.
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 then be asked
to please enter your registered golfer number (this is the number
that appears on your Golfer ID Card). The system will then ask you
to confirm this information and will tell you how many days access
you have.
Non-registered golfers who press two will be asked to enter their
10 digit home telephone number to proceed, and after confirmation
will be told you have 1-day access to our facility.
You will then be offered a choice of prompts; to make a reservation, you will press one.
Next you will be asked to enter the date you wish to play. For ex-
ample, for April 9, 2008, enter 04 for the month; 09 for the day; and
08 for the year. The system will ask you to confirm the date.
You will be asked to enter your first choice:
Green Knoll
Quail Brook
Spooky Brook
Warrenbrook
Neshanic Valley Championship
Neshanic Valley Academy
Next you will enter the four digits for the preferred hour and minute
you wish to play. For example, for 9:30 am, enter 0930.
Enter the number of golfers in your party: 1, 2, 3, or 4.
The system will then offer you the first tee time available before and
after your selected time. If all tee times have been reserved before
your selected time, you will only be offered a later time. After selecting a time, you will be given a booking confirmation number, and the
system will then repeat the details of your reservation as to group
size, date, time and course.
At this point you may select nine to exit the system, or eight to go
back to main menu to make another reservation, review, cancel, or
change a reservation, or receive facility information.
When Can I Make a Reservation?
Automated reservations are accepted starting at 9 pm, seven days
in advance, for tee times set aside for registered county residents,
and 9 pm, five days in advance, for tee times set aside for nonresidents (e.g., residents may reserve a tee time for the upcoming
Sunday beginning at 9 pm the preceding Saturday; non-residents,
at 9 pm the preceding Monday).
All unreserved times become available to everyone 24 hours
preceding the day of play (e.g., unreserved tee times for Saturday
become available Thursday at 9 pm). Reservations, modifications,
and cancellations can be made through the Reservation Service at
908 231-1122 until 8:30 pm preceding the day of play. At that time,
unreserved tee times become additional walk-on times.
How do I Confirm, Modify, or Cancel a Reservation?
If you wish to confirm, modify or cancel your Tee Time Reservation,
you must do so before 8:30 pm the preceding evening by calling
908 231-1122 and following the verbal prompts: to make a reservation, press 1; to review your reservation, press 2, to cancel your
reservation, press 3; to change your reservation, press 4; to get
facility information, press 5; for information on joining the Tee Time
Reservation Service, press 6.
If you are trying to cancel or modify a reservation and are certain
that the Service is not working, call 908 722-1200, ext. 248, before
8:30 pm, and leave a message. The service shuts down every
evening between 8:30 pm and 9 pm.
Cancellations
Cancellations or a reduction in group size can be made by calling
the Tee Time Service Cancellation Line at 908 429-9400 until
11:59 pm the preceding evening.
No Show Policy
Golfers (subscribers) who have a reserved time through the
automated Tee Time Reservation Service must honor the time,
modify it or cancel it in advance by 8:30 pm the preceding evening.
Golfers may also cancel reservation or reduce group size by calling
the Cancellation Telephone Line, 908 429-9400, until 11:59 pm the
preceding evening. 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 modify a reservation (including the number of
players in a group).
• 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”.
Payment of the subscriber’s outstanding greens fee must be
made in person at the golf shop of the course where the reservation
had been made prior to reinstatement.
A third “No Show” will result in a 28-day suspension from the
Reservation Service and payment of the green fees for the missed
tee time.
A fourth “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 by calling the Reservation Service at 908
231-1122 and pressing 5, or by calling 908 722-1200, ext. 248.
Additional Considerations
Listen closely to the verbal prompts. 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, call the Reservation Service.
This courtesy will allow another golfer to reserve that tee time, and
avoid a possible “No Show” classification.
The golfer who made the reservation must be present when the golf
party checks in at the golf course 30 minutes before the scheduled
tee time.
Availability of tee time reservations may be limited by special
events, inclement weather, course hours, or any additional reasons
deemed necessary by golf management.
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 ..............................................732-560-9528
Spooky Brook Golf Course ..........................................732-873-2242
Warrenbrook Golf Course ............................................908-754-8402
Golf Lessons ................................................................908-369-8232
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2009
tournament
schedule
50th Annual Dr. Michael S. Kline
Memorial Somerset County Golf Tournament
(Men and Women)
First Round September 12, 2009
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 12, 13, 26 and 27 for a total score of
72 holes. Other flights play 18 holes on September 12 and 26 for a
36 hole total. Flights conducted at designated courses. Awards in
each flight.
Club Championships
October 3 and 4, 2009
All Courses
All tournaments require pre-registration and an entrance fee.
Application forms available at Golf Shops.
5th Annual William W. Anderson
Match Play Championship
May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
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 16, 2009
Spooky 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.
31th Annual Senior Golf Tournament
(Men and Women)
September 16, 2009
Green Knoll 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.
Special events will be held throughout the year.
2009
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 7, 2009
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.
Spring Tune Up
This 5-day program is aimed at those with golf experience. It is an
8-hour refresher on basic setup, swing fundamentals, with a strong
emphasis on short game skills. Ages: 10 to 17 Fee: $130 Max: 50
Students
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.
Ages: 12 and under Fee: None
Junior Golf School (2-hour program)
These 5-day, 10-hour programs cover all aspects of the game.
Children are divided by age and taught the game from the cup back.
Ages: 8 to 17 Fee: $130 Max: 50 Students
Junior Golf School (6-hour program)
These 5-day, 30-hour programs cover all aspects of the game and
include on course evaluation and instruction. These classes are for
experienced players who must pass a qualifying event. Prospective
students must qualify for this school by shooting a total of 55 or less
from the silver tees for 9 holes on the Academy course with another
prospective student and under supervision of the professional staff.
Individuals may qualify on the following dates: April 11, April 25,
May 2, May 23, or June 13. Tee times will be between 3 to 4 pm.
Ages 10 to 17 Fee: $400 Max: 20 Students
Advanced Junior Golf School
These 3-day, 12-hour programs are for juniors with advanced skills
and extensive playing experience on regulation courses. There is
a four-to-one student-to-teacher ratio. This program includes range
work with video recording, course developing, shot making and
course management skills under the direction of the professional
staff. Ages 10 to 17 Fee: $150 Max: 20 Students
junior golf leagues
junior golf tornament schedule
Junior Golf Four Course Rotation Legue
Green Knoll, Quail Brook, Spooky Brook, Warrenbrook
Fee: $20 plus weekly green fee
Tee times will be assigned day of league beginning at 12:30 pm
Registered in-county junior golfers compete in a 6-week 9 hole
league that rotates between the courses listed above on Mondays.
Players must be able to shoot 65 or less for 9 holes on a regulation course. Competitors must play in at least four events to qualify
for awards. Awards will be presented to top finishers in all flights.
Flights are based on age in both boys and girls divisions.
Joseph I. Bedell Junior County Championship Tournament
July 16 2009 – Assigned morning tee times beginning at 8 am
Spooky 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
Schedule
July 6 ........................Green Knoll
July 13 ......................Quail Brook
July 20 ......................Spooky Brook
July 27 ......................Warrenbrook
Aug 3.........................Green Knoll
Aug 10.......................Quail 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
July 8 ........................Neshanic Valley Academy Course
July 15 ......................Neshanic Valley Academy Course
July 22 ......................Neshanic Valley Academy Course
July 29 ......................Neshanic Valley Academy Course
Aug 5.........................Neshanic Valley Academy Course
Aug 12.......................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
July 7 ........................Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
July 14 ......................Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
July 21 ......................Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
July 28 ......................Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
Aug 4.........................Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
Aug 11.......................Green Knoll Pitch and Putt
Roland A. Yates Pitch and Putt Tournament
August 13, 2009 – Assigned morning tee times beginning 8am
Green Knoll Pitch and Putt Course
Fee: $25 (includes green fee and snack)
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 tune up schedule
Neshanic Valley Learning Center
April 13 – April 17 ....2-hour Junior Golf School..........4 pm – 6 pm
May 11 – May 15 .....2-hour Junior Golf School..........4 pm – 6 pm
junior golf evening schedule
Neshanic Valley Learning Center
June 8 – June 12 ......2-hour Junior Golf School..........6 pm – 8 pm
June 15 – June 19 ....2-hour Junior Golf School..........6 pm – 8 pm
junior golf school schedule
Neshanic Valley Learning Center
June 22 – June 26 ....2-hour Junior Golf School.......... 9 am – 11 am
June 29 – July 1 ....... Advanced Junior Golf School .... 9 am – 1 pm
July 6 – July 10 ........ 2-hour Junior Golf School.......... 9 am – 11 am
July 13 – July 17 ...... 6-hour Junior Golf School.......... 9 am – 3 pm
July 20 – July 24 ...... 2-hour Junior Golf School.......... 9 am – 11 am
July 27 – July 31 .......6-hour Junior Golf School.......... 9 am – 3 pm
Aug 3 – Aug 7.......... 2-hour Junior Golf School.......... 9 am – 11 am
Aug 10 – Aug 12 ...... Advanced Junior Golf School .... 9 am – 1 pm
Aug 17 – Aug 21...... 6-hour Junior Golf School.......... 9 am – 3 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 (5-2-09) and June (6-6-09) for one hour each from
10 am to 11 am. Range balls and clubs are available. There are no
fees and advanced registration is not required.
adult golf
PROGRAMS
The following programs are designed for both new and experienced
golfers.
The goals of the professional staff at Neshanic Valley are to
teach golfers how to:
• play golf and follow the rules and etiquette of the game;
• execute particular shots needed to play the game well;
• practice efficiently and effectively to improve skills.
Two Session Short and Long Game Basic Clinic:
Neshanic Valley Learning Center
Fee: $50 per student
Four to Eight students (minimum of 4 students)
Two types of group clinics are available through the
professional staff.
In addition to the two group clinics, individual private lessons with
our fully certified professional staff are available at the Neshanic
Valley Learning Center, Spooky Brook Golf Course and Quail Brook
Golf Course. Appointments may be made by calling the course
where you wish to schedule your individual lesson. Lessons are
available on a one time basis or for multiple sessions.
Hour and a Half Basic Clinic:
Neshanic Valley Learning Center
Fee: $25 per student
Four to Eight students (minimum of 4 students)
Clinic is for 90 minutes and provides the student with basic instruction covering grip, stance, posture, and swing techniques. Sign up
at the Neshanic Valley Learning Center Pro Shop – 908 369-8232.
Clinic is two 90 minute sessions over 2 days in a group setting
covering game basics of both long and short shots. Sign up at the
Neshanic Valley Learning Center Pro Shop – 908 3698232.
Neshanic Valley Learning Center: ......908 369-8232
Spooky Brook Golf Course: ................732 873-2242
Quail Brook Golf Course: ....................732 560-9528
golf course
RULES AND GUIDELINES
dress code dates closed for maintenance
All five Park Commission Golf Courses require all players to adhere
to Each golf course will be closed one Monday per month until 1 pm
the following Dress Code requirements as scheduled 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.
• Observe the “White Line Policy.”
• 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
May
June
July
Aug
Green Knoll
04
01
06
03
Quail Brook
11
08
13
10
14
26
Spooky Brook
18
15
20
17
21
19
22
27
24
28
Warrenbrook
Sept
Oct
05
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...............................732-560-9528
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
Tee Time Cancelations ...................................908-429-9400
www.somersetcountyparks.org
www.neshanicvalleygolf.com
somerset county
board of chosen freeholders
Rick Fontana, Director
Jack M. Ciattarelli
Peter S. Palmer
Patricia Walsh
Robert Zaborowski
somerset county park commission
Steven Fuerst, President
Joanne Jaeger, Vice President
Paul Consiglio
John Gillen
Walter Hansen
Rose McConnell
Christopher J. Paladino
Dorothy Paluck
Gary Walsh
Raymond A. Brown, SecretaryDirector
John K. Kitchen, Deputy Director, Golf Management
Robert G. Ransone, Director of Golf Operations
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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