A friend of mine is a member here and I sometimes come play as his guest. I had no idea this…read morecourse was here since it is kind of hidden off the main road. Every time I have come the staff have been really friendly and helpful. The course is beautiful and challenging. I wouldn't say it is too long of a course but you better have some accuracy or you will be in for a long round! They also take good care of it too. The greens are well groomed and the fairways are pristine. I don't know the exact details on membership but it is a good option if you live in north jersey. Always like coming here! Unfortunately, you have to know a member to play here but if you know someone check it out!

One of my favorite golf courses in the state. Always in impeccable condition. The greens are fast…read moreand the fairways plush. Such a great layout. As for the food and service, second to none. Everyone that works there is helpful and friendly. Special shoutout to Jill for running such a tight ship. Chet and Jaime are top notch. I strongly recommend this place.

I'm not a member but have been as a guest. Food is good and…read morecomes out fast. Drinks were ok and also came out fast. Pool is nice especially on a slower day. Cant wait to be back.

If you're shopping country clubs, you're probably not looking at Yelp. That said, FHFC is under new…read moreownership effective two years ago. I have played it, as a guest, under both owners: - The social environment revolves around someone who can take a joke, and is not the pompous, "Jake and Sally got into Columbia because they're so smart" folk - New owner invested, what I would guess, a strategic amount of capital to reshape five holes holes. These holes (especially #3) are ridiculous now - The cost to join will be worth it if you're under 55 years old, and/or, don't have a stick up there - TW Tillinghast (original designer) would be proud about the on course updates Well done, Rob. As a frequent guest of JT, thank you for honing it in and taking this perfect sport we're blessed with so seriously

As my dad would say, this is a 1st class house. We enjoyed a wedding here on a beautiful September…read moreday. The venue was spectacular, the food was delicious and the staff was impeccable!

A gorgeous course, ample parking for simple events (100 people-sized, not anything like the US…read moreOpen, just a meeting of the local club), and a clubhouse that is a rich wood and stone structure overlooking a gorgeous upper course. Multiple rooms or patio that you can reserve, bars, and more. Food was so-so but the bartender was friendly and the staff quick to provide whatever was needed. Valet parking available, and though some of the signs could have been bigger, the overall location was pretty impressive.

Out of the three public courses that Essex County has to offer, Francis Byrne is the best out of…read morethe bunch. THE EXPERIENCE There is a fair amount of parking outside but in the summer during peak hours it can get very packed. The clubhouse itself is well maintained, clean, and renovated. Food and drinks with ample seating are available inside to prep for your round or relax afterwards. The staff in general is friendly and will help you if you need assistance. There are lockers and a shower located inside the bathroom that appear to be available for use if you inquire at the desk. One of the most common issues associated with Francis Byrne is the wait time. Since it's arguably the best maintained and most difficult public golf course in the county, most of the golfers flock here and therefore causes overcrowding. If you add in other factors such as beginner golfers and people walking instead of riding, you can potentially look at a five hour round on a busy day. Also, this course's green fee is six dollars more than the other two courses so it's something to keep in mind. In terms of maintenance and the difficulty of the course, I can understand the comparative upcharge but I'm not a fan of it. Francis Byrne is a hilly long course that measures at 6788 yards from the back tees. The course layout is difficult and challenges your shot shaping skills depending on where they move the tee locations to for the day. The ability to hit a draw shot will be especially important for holes #4 and #15. My favorite hole is #9 which is a downhill par 4 that overlooks the town and is actually used as a place for sledding in the winter if snow permits. The greens play very quick in the middle of the season and will put your putting distance control to the test. The rough near the greens are long and the hole layouts pretty much force you to have a flop shot in your short game arsenal to get you out of trouble. When you factor in the distance and the hilly nature of the golf course, choosing to walk instead of riding can be a challenge in itself. When I visited this past Wednesday for my first round of the season, I chose to walk because it was cart path only (which for me doesn't make it worthwhile). By the end of the round I was deadbeat tired partly because I'm not in the best of shape but also since I was sandwiched between two groups that used carts. My group managed to keep up with the pace but I can only imagine how difficult it would be for the seniors. While people who are more athletic and fit can do just fine by walking, I'd recommend taking a cart your first time to get a feel for the course and set your limits. OTHER USEFUL INFO -There is a small snack bar after hole #10 that is convenient and usually has friendly staff. -Be careful when you exit the golf course. The vision you have from the exit isn't great so you have to pull up your car slowly so you can see upcoming traffic before turning onto the street. -There is practice green that you can practice chipping at located across the small bridge and right behind the 9th green. FINAL THOUGHTS Overall, I enjoy Francis Byrne for the difficulty of the course and the convenience of location for me. The ranger tries his best to observe the pace of play but sometimes there is only so much you can do when the place is crowded. The price of the green fee can likely put off some people understandably but it's tolerable with all things considered. In the end, Francis Byrne will most likely be one of the better public course experiences you'll ever have because of the challenging yet beautiful course layout.

played the course yesterday afternoon, it would have been better if they could fill the water…read morecoolers! Near 100 degrees and no water on the course! Come on guys!

Excellent practice facilities - range area, hitting mats, balls, all well maintained and good…read morecondition. Several putting and chipping greens - many alternatives for practicing short game. Learning Course is hilly and challenging. Lots of opportunities for hitting from all types of lies. Great place to play and not feel pressured - mellow forgiving golfers.

Came here for my coworkers event and had a great experience. The servers were friendly and…read moreattentive. The Cesar salad was simple but good and the chicken wasn't overly salty at all.

Played this course on 11/20/15..the course was in excellent shape following the…read morereconstruction..greens, fairways and tee boxes were in great shape. Only things that are missing are hole number indicators and yardage markers in the fairway. One of the workers told us that it will be there by next season. Will def. be coming back here soon..wonderful staff too!

Played September 2023, and have to say conditions were pretty good! Yelps from last year had me…read moreworried. East Orange is about what you would also get from a Somerset, Union or Middlesex County run course. Greens were all good, a little bit of weeds in fairways, and some tee boxes were sandy. Overall, pretty solid public golf course!

People are nice The facilities are great,…read moreCafe 21 and staff are terrific. Thank you. Danny Kahn

What I got: 60 min Golf Range (~$20)…read moreGolf Club Rentals (~$5) Aya's take: What a fun activity to do if you're getting into golf, have time to kill on a weekend, or just want to practice your swing. 21 Golf is more of a no-frills kind of place. They have individual lanes which are sufficient for 1-2 people at most. It seemed like most people there were actually practicing. They have membership options and I found it to be reasonably priced overall. The golf clubs you can rent are pretty cheap and not great quality-wise. Majority of people brought their own. Definitely recommend if you're in the area looking for a cheaper, less social version of Topgolf.

The grounds are beautiful with sprawling grass and pine trees left and right when you drive up the…read moreentrance. The interior of the club reminds me of a dapper, formal, exclusive country club-ish type of place. I came here for a private company party where they served buffet style food. Some of the standouts from the buffet are the cheese board (mozzarella is super tender), taco bar (flavorful ground beef) and the braised beef short ribs (so tender and juicy). Our venue was walled off from the main dining area and we were able to fit 6 round tables, a few small tables near the bar, a dance floor and a DJ stand. They do wedding receptions here too. Overall, a nice, clean and classy place.

Great course in stellar condition always / very challenging with tricky greens. The food was…read moresurprisingly good in the clubhouse and the layout of both the course and the clubhouse are thoughtful

Great space to watch a game or spend a rainy afternoon. Food is great atmosphere is fun…read more They have a lot of room big TVs and a golf simulator. The owner Brian is a stand up dude that will treat you like family. If your looking for a good sports bar to spend an afternoon you found your spot.

Was there last night with a few friends, music was horrible. The DJ was a creep. The bartender was…read morein her own world, she kept disappearing mind u there was a total of 10 ppl there the entire time .she totally could of gotten a better tip if she was a little more attentive.The food was good, but that's about it. The place was nice and has potential if they had better ppl working there. Deff won't be back.

Favorite range around Morris county. Nothing special. Knowledgeable staff, great pricing & free…read morerental clubs. They aren't a Top Tracer range, so no tracking, but if you aren't trying to get your stock yardages, that isn't really necessary. You know whether you hit the ball well or not. If you're going for the mini golf, I would find a different range. They need to fix the greens on almost every hole! The practice putting/chipping greens is also in pretty rough condition!

If you are looking for a serene place to hit golf balls, then this is the place. No Top Tracer, no…read morecrowds and no frills; perfect in my book. Just a bunch of mats, wooden yardage markers and fairly inexpensive. I've been a few times during the week and never had trouble getting a bay or a parking spot. If you need to work on your game without any hassles, then come here.