FAQ
This page answers the questions we hear most often, whether you are planning your first visit, putting together a group outing, or wondering if a season pass makes sense for the way you play. Have a look, and if something is not covered here, we’re always a call or an email away.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What you need to know before you tee off
1. What makes The Great Gorge Golf Club unique?
Great Gorge is a 500 acre escape designed by the legendary architect George Fazio. We feature 27 holes divided into three distinct nine hole courses: the Rail, the Lake, and the Quarry. Each offers its own captivating blend of scenic beauty and tactical challenge. Beyond championship caliber golf, we are home to a vibrant community. With Hef’s Hut Grill & Bar, 1Club Park Golf, and TreEscape Adventure Park all on site, this is a place that instantly feels like your home course.
2. Can anyone play at The Great Gorge Golf Club?
Always. Great Gorge is open to the public, and that is something we take genuine pride in. Locals, travelers, first-timers, seasoned players. Everyone is welcome from the moment they pull into the driveway. Whatever your skill level, the team here is focused on making sure your day feels easy, relaxed and worth every minute.
3. What are the three courses like?
Each nine-hole layout has its own character, and part of the pleasure of playing Great Gorge is that no two rounds feel quite the same.
The Rail climbs into the hills, rewarding players with dramatic elevation changes, genuine risk-reward decisions, and some of the best panoramic views in the county. If you want a course that asks something of you while showing you something beautiful, this is it.
The Lake winds along Black Creek with a quiet elegance that rewards patience and smart course management. It looks peaceful. It plays with intention.
The Quarry is the one people remember. It moves through the historic mining landscape that shaped this area and features the club’s signature third hole — a par 3 over water with sheer quarry walls rising behind the green. There is nothing else quite like it in the region.
4. How do I book a tee time?
Head to the online booking portal at chronogolf.com/club/great-gorge-golf-club to choose your course, date and time. If you are putting together a larger group or have something specific in mind, reach out to the team directly and we will take it from there.
5. What are your rates and packages?
The options are built for flexibility. Standard weekday and weekend green fees cover the occasional player, while the FORE passes work well for those who want to play a handful of times across the season without committing to a full membership. The 2026 Unlimited Pass is for golfers who want Great Gorge to feel like a second home — it covers unrestricted course access, driving range privileges, and exclusive discounts on retail and dining.
One thing worth knowing: Great Gorge offers a 20% Civil Service Discount for EMS, Fire, Police and military personnel with a valid ID. It is a small way of saying thank you for the work they do.
6. Do you have golf leagues?
Several, and they are genuinely the heartbeat of the club. The Tuesday and Wednesday night leagues draw a loyal crowd, and the Ladies of NY and NJ Golf League and the Legends In Their Own Mind Golf League each have their own community around them. All of them are built around the same things: friendly competition, weekly prizes, and the kind of post-round conversation that tends to happen at Hef’s Hut over a cold drink. Visit the Leagues page for registration details and current green fees.
7. Can I host a group outing or tournament?
Great Gorge is genuinely well set up for it. The club accommodates groups from 20 to 180 players and has hosted everything from corporate outings and charity fundraisers to regional tournaments. Tournament coordinators handle the logistics end to end, with packages that include 18 or 27-hole formats, cart rentals, driving range access and custom contest setups. The culinary team puts together catering menus tailored to the group, and dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free are handled without any fuss.
8. What else is there to do beyond the course?
Quite a lot, as it turns out. Hef’s Hut Grill and Bar is where most rounds end — house-smoked BBQ, craft beers, and the kind of atmosphere that makes leaving feel optional. For something more active, TreEscape Adventure Park offers a ropes course and zip line experience through the treetops that tends to appeal to anyone who thinks golf was not quite enough of a workout. And 1Club Park Golf brings a short-format 18-hole course played with a single club — easy to pick up, genuinely fun, and perfect for non-golfers or families who want to be part of the day without needing a handicap.
9. How does the driving range work?
The range is available for individual use as well as being included in most tournament packages and season passes. Whether you are warming up before a tee time, working through something specific with your swing, or attending one of the clinics, it is a good place to spend time before or after a round.
10. What are your hours and when is the season?
The club is open seven days a week during peak season, with daily hours that follow the light. The primary season runs April through September, when the courses and leagues are in full swing. For current hours or any holiday-specific booking information, the website and the pro shop are both good places to check.
11. Do you offer memberships or season passes?
The 2026 Unlimited Pass and the Weekday Season Pass are both designed for golfers who want to play regularly without thinking about it too much. Passholders get complimentary green fees, club storage, driving range access, advanced booking privileges, USGA GHIN handicapping and guest pass discounts. Senior Cards are available for players 65 and older, and the FORE passes offer a multi-round option for those who want something between a green fee and a full pass.
12. How do I get in touch?
Email, phone or the contact form on the website all work. If you are trying to figure out which pass makes sense, planning an event, or putting together a custom package, the team is happy to talk it through. We look forward to seeing you on the fairways.
A LEGACY BUILT ON MORE THAN GOLF
Explore our history
Great Gorge has a story worth knowing. Before the fairways, before the clubhouse, before any of it, there was a vision that shaped this corner of Vernon Valley into something people have been coming back to for over five decades. Originally conceived by Hugh Hefner as the exclusive course for the Great Gorge Playboy Club and Resort, this land has hosted legends, witnessed history, and quietly become one of New Jersey’s most treasured golf destinations. The names change. The character doesn’t.