northern New Jersey golf course/club suggestions

[Ronald Montesano]

Northern NJ is on my radar for this summer. I have scoured threads, google-mapped my evenings away, and now reach out to you.


Any suggestions on neat public courses or private from Trenton/I-195 north are appreciated. I'm aware of Hamilton Farms, Forsgate, Somerset, Plainfield, Springdale on the private side. Thanks in advance for your contributions.


Note to trolls: This thread is not an attempt at currying favor/gaining access. This thread is not an attempt at squeezing invitations from GCA stalwarts.

[J_ Crisham]

Montclair and Hacensack are gems

[Chris Macios]

Have heard great things about Essex County Country Club. Seeing it for the first time myself later this summer.

[Tim Martin]

Northern NJ is stacked with good golf courses. In Bergen and Essex Counties there are the following with an eye on the privates.


Alpine
Ridgewood
Knickerbocker
Arcola
Essex County
Hackensack
Montclair Golf Club
Upper Montclair
Knoll West
Forsgate
Glen Ridge
North Jersey
Mountain Ridge
Canoe Brook
Preakness Hills
Crestmont
White Beeches
Montammy
Liberty National
Bayonne

[Tim Martin]

Montclair and Hoboken are gems

Hoboken? Don't know of any courses in Hoboken city limits or named "Hoboken".

[John Foley]

Ron


Neshanic Valley & Ballyowen are very good rock solid public offerings that will not disappoint.

[Joe Schackman]

There is a lot of great golf in this area (my neck of the woods). The issue, as you allude to, is access.

In terms of public courses, John nailed the two nicest ones. My guess is the person who said Hoboken meant the Skyway Golf Course in Jersey City (there is a previous thread or two on this one).

Galloping Hill is also worth throwing out there. True muni-golf in Jersey but it has become quite the facility. Also right off the Garden State Parkway so easy to get to. NJSGA has moved their headquarters there and the course has gotten a lot of love over the last few years. State Open was held there this past summer.

[Matt Frey, PGA]

A fun, inexpensive public option is Harker's Hollow, a 1929 Robert White design. There's some good stuff there. Here's the Bausch Collection photo album for the course: http://www.myphillygolf.com/uploads/bausch/HarkersHollow/index.html


Also, closer to the shore, near Asbury Park, Deal and Hollywood are a good one-two punch. For what it's worth, Deal may have the best hot dogs anywhere.

[Brett Wiesley]

Matt,  hard to beat the burger dog at Olympic.

[Eric LeFante]

The Architects Golf Club in Phillipsburg is a good public course with a theme that fits this group nicely. Stephen Kay and Ron Whitten designed it.


https://www.thearchitectsclub.com/our-story/

[J_ Crisham]

Montclair and Hoboken are gems

I corrected it to Hackensack- replied before my first cup of coffee this am

Hoboken? Don't know of any courses in Hoboken city limits or named "Hoboken".

[Patrick Scanlan]

I'll second Hackensack. They've made some good changes there recently and have a really charming couple of templates. The biarritz third hole is gigantic, but a lot of fun to play (as you'll find yourself running balls up to a back flag location) and the punchbowl sixteenth is a neat driving hole with a great green complex.

[Tim Martin]

Montclair and Hoboken are gems

I corrected it to Hackensack- replied before my first cup of coffee this am

Hoboken? Don't know of any courses in Hoboken city limits or named "Hoboken".

No worries but I thought you slipped one in.😊

[Steve_ Shaffer]

Privates: Forsgate(Banks) @ Exit8A NJ Turnpike &Mountain Ridge(Ross)


Public: Neshanic Valley & Ballyowen

[Ed Homsey]

Ron, PM me about a northern New Jersey Travis course that you'd love.     

[Bill Crane]

You know you should P M me.     .     .     .


What are you looking for -  most interesting courses to write about ?  The hidden gems?


Can't believe Tim Martin left out Plainfield C C.


Since I have had a round with you I know how civil you actually are.


Bill

[Tim Martin]

You know you should P M me.     .     .     .


What are you looking for -  most interesting courses to write about ?  The hidden gems?


Can't believe Tim Martin left out Plainfield C C.


Since I have had a round with you I know how civil you actually are.


Bill

Bill-If you read my post I listed courses specifically in Essex and Bergen counties. Plainfield is in Union County. Ask for a Rand McNally map of New Jersey for Father's Day.

[Richard Hetzel]

Hackensack is pretty darn awesome I must say!

[Joe Bausch]

You know you should P M me.     .     .     .


What are you looking for -  most interesting courses to write about ?  The hidden gems?


Can't believe Tim Martin left out Plainfield C C.


Since I have had a round with you I know how civil you actually are.


Bill

Bill-If you read my post I listed courses specifically in Essex and Bergen counties. Plainfield is in Union County. Ask for a Rand McNally map of New Jersey for Father's Day.

Rand McNally.  Didn't he pitch for the Orioles?

[Steve Fekety]

Rand McNally.  Didn't he pitch for the Orioles?



YES!!!!  Dave McNally.  Childhood hero of mine.  He was from my hometown...Billings, MT.  The only pitcher to hit a grand slam in a world series game 1970. 

[Tim Martin]

You know you should P M me.     .     .     .


What are you looking for -  most interesting courses to write about ?  The hidden gems?


Can't believe Tim Martin left out Plainfield C C.


Since I have had a round with you I know how civil you actually are.


Bill

Bill-If you read my post I listed courses specifically in Essex and Bergen counties. Plainfield is in Union County. Ask for a Rand McNally map of New Jersey for Father's Day.

Rand McNally.  Didn't he pitch for the Orioles?

Yeah and I think his cousin invented the Schmitter sandwich.

[BHoover]

I've heard Plainfield is decent.

[Tim Martin]

I've heard Plainfield is decent.

 

[BHoover]

I've heard Plainfield is decent.

 

But I haven't played it, so I can't verify.

[Bill Crane]

You know you should P M me.     .     .     .


What are you looking for -  most interesting courses to write about ?  The hidden gems?


Can't believe Tim Martin left out Plainfield C C.


Since I have had a round with you I know how civil you actually are.


Bill

Bill-If you read my post I listed courses specifically in Essex and Bergen counties. Plainfield is in Union County. Ask for a Rand McNally map of New Jersey for Father's Day.

You are right, did not focus on your not.  Sorry !