Golf Courses by Rees Jones

Rees Jones designed 69 courses across 19 states in the Stymie directory.

69Courses
19States
1941–present
American

Rees Jones (born September 16, 1941) is an American golf course architect.

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Portfolio rankings

The hardest, easiest, and longest courses designed by Rees Jones in the Stymie directory, ranked by slope rating and total yardage from scorecard data.

With scorecards
35
Peak slope
155
Longest
7,308 yds
Avg back tee
6,769 yds

Frequently asked about Rees Jones

What is the hardest Rees Jones course?

Golf Club at Briars Creek in John's Island, SC is the hardest Rees Jones course in the Stymie directory with a maximum slope rating of 155. Slope rating measures difficulty for a bogey golfer relative to a scratch player — 113 is average, 140+ is very difficult.

What is the longest Rees Jones course?

Ocean Forest Golf Club in Saint Simons Island, GA is the longest Rees Jones course at 7,308 yards from the back tees.

What is the easiest Rees Jones course to play?

Among public and municipal Rees Jones courses, Pinch Brook Golf Course in Florham Park, NJ has the lowest slope rating at 99. Courses with a slope under 115 are typically considered beginner-friendly.

How many Rees Jones courses have a slope of 140 or higher?

18 Rees Jones courses in the Stymie directory carry a max slope rating of 140 or higher, out of 35 with published scorecard data.

How long is the average Rees Jones course?

Across 35 Rees Jones courses with published scorecards, the average maximum yardage from the back tees is 6,769 yards. The longest plays to 7,308 yards.