Shark River Golf Course

While the condition of the course is comparable to many local private country clubs, as soon as you encounter the staff, you will be brought back to reality. With a few exceptions, most of the county employees here will grunt at you in the morning and are unaccommodating. Their demeanor is such that you are bothering them when you ask a question or approach the starter. On the course, slow play is permitted (and the norm), but if you wanted to play a 3 hour round at 7 am, you will be scolded by maintenance.

I can comfortably say that the motor vehicle commission surpasses the county golf system in terms of friendliness and service. I bet most of the staff don't even realize that they are in the service industry. They seem to just be there to clock in for the health insurance and benefits.

Monmouth County has invested heavily in these courses in the last decade to make them magnificent recreational centers for residents. The next step would be some basic training in hospitality and guest service. I'm not expecting Ritz-Carlton service, but Courtyard Marriott would be refreshing.

Great shape this year. Greens were really nice, rough was umm, rough. Minor Deduction for slightly funky layout with a couple of short par 4s. Pace was decent considering it was Saturday afternoon.

Slow play ruins the game. Ranger drives around and never tells bad, clueless golfers to speed up. Got stuck behind 4 seniors playing the white tees when they can’t hit the ball 150 yards!! Play the Red or yellow one guy must of shot 130.
This should be a 3.5 hour round. Instead it 4.75!
Monmouth County golf they are good at taking your money, they love adding additional fees too. The course is in good shape however when the experience is so poor it’s hard to notice!!😡

Friendly staff. Course is in very nice condition.

sometimes the shark bites, ya gotta be ready. other times it’s a good round.

Overall great County course, well maintained and very walkable. Friendly staff. Its one of our favorite go to courses bc it’s has more par 4 than par 3. It’s great that it is open all year round.

One of, if not best course in the Monmouth County Parks rotation. Never dissapoints.

Fun course. A little slow but expected