The usual contenders for golf outings in central NJ are Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough or Trump National in Bedminster but because they are very in demand, they charge accordingly.

If you are thinking about planning a golf outing or just wondering if switching your outing to a new club will be better on your budget, take the time to visit Neshanic Valley Golf Course in Somerset County. Not only is NVGC one of the top five public golf courses in the state of New Jersery but it also has a unique advantage: the food and beverage is handled exclusively by one of the area’s most well-known event catering companies, Merri-Makers Caterers. For over 35 years, Merri-Makers has catered hundreds of weddings, corporate events, political events for presidents and state governors, and private parties so it was a natural fit for golf outings to become part of their repertoire.

Neshanic Valley Golf Course offers outings the option of dining indoors in “A Room with a View” or outside of Mulligan’s Grille and can even handle outing dinners for up to 500 guests under their outdoor tent, “Splendor in the Grass.”

Keep in mind that golfers like a change of course from year-to-year and they won’t be disappointed with the golf course at NVGC.

For more information on holding a golf outing in NJ, email Kristen at kristena@merrimakers.com or call 732-225-0009. Visit http://merrimakerscatering.com.

The Clubhouse at Neshanic Valley Golf Course

One of the changes to this premier NJ Country Club will include renovations to both the interior and exterior of the Clubhouse.  Renovations are set to begin January 1st when Merri-Makers officially takes over the contract.  Construction is set to be completed in early February so the Clubhouse will be event ready for the 2009 season. 

Merri-Makers plans to give this public golf course a private country club feel.  You will have the convenience of a public course with the amenities of a private NJ country club.  Decisions are being made on the final design choices in the coming weeks.  Once the design choice is finalized, images will be added to the webpage and display boards will be set up in the Neshanic Valley Clubhouse Lobby.

Interior Decorater and Event Specialist, AnnaMaria Mannarino, owner of Mannarino Designs Inc. in Holmdel is heading up the renovations at Neshanic.  AnnaMaria, being a wedding planner herself, knows what a bride and groom are looking for and is sure to create a banquet facility that is appealing to all. 

Plans include, new carpeting, paint, tables, chairs, dance floor and decor in the upstairs banquet room, as well as a new bridal suite, updates to the outdoor veranda (making it more weather resistant) and other great changes.

There will be no detail untouched.  This NJ Country Club will be the premier golf course and wedding venue of Somerset County.

Please check back often to see renovation updates and images added.