Carved out of 420 acres of rolling farmland, Neshanic Valley covers 350 acres with 70 acres designated for future park usage. Existing land features were preserved as the architects took full advantage of the existing topography. The fairways, tees, and greens feature creeping bentgrass. The course has an open feel to it, and the fairways are of generous width. But an ample amount of fescue is found off the fairways and greens. Environmentally sensitive wetland areas come into play throughout with some holes featuring hazards running down the entire left or right side. The putting surfaces feature subtle undulations, and are well guarded by large bunkers.
All three of Neshanic Valley’s championship nine-hole courses – Meadow, Lake, and Ridge (all par 36) – feature five sets of tees with the 18-hole combinations ranging from 5,050 to 7,108 yards. Golfers are given the option off the tee to play away from trouble, but the bold play skirting trouble is rewarded with a shorter next shot and a better angle to play it from.
