Golf Courses in New Jersey
New Jersey has 448 golf courses — 340 public, 77 private — with an average slope rating of 135 across 260 USGA-rated courses. The hardest is Commonwealth National Golf Club in Horsham Township at slope 155. Browse by county or city below, with scorecards and USGA slope ratings where available.
Browse New Jersey Courses by Numbers
Hardest by Slope
Commonwealth National Golf Club
Pine Valley Golf Club
Trump National Golf Club Philadelphia
Trump National Golf Club Bedminster
Merion Golf Club East
Trump National Golf Club, Colts Neck
Baltusrol Golf Course
North Jersey Country Club
Somerset Hills Country Club
Roxiticus Golf Club
Easiest for Beginners
Raritan Landing Golf Course
Bel-Aire Golf Course
Renaissance Golf Course
Bluestone Country Club
Old York Road Country Club
Worcester Golf Club
The Links at Brigantine
Galloping Hill Golf Course
The Shore Club
Fernwood Country Club
Longest by Yardage
Trump National Golf Club Bedminster
Trump National Golf Club, Colts Neck
Arcola Country Club
Baltusrol Golf Course
Aronimink Golf Club
Hamilton Farm Golf Club
Liberty National Golf Club
Twisted Dune Golf Club
Medford Village Country Club
Shore Gate Golf Club
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Top Courses in New Jersey
Commonwealth National Golf Club
Horsham Township · 18 holes · Par 73
Pine Valley Golf Club
Pine Valley · 18 holes · Par 70
Trump National Golf Club Philadelphia
Pine Hill · 18 holes · Par 70
Trump National Golf Club Bedminster
Bedminster · 18 holes · Par 73
Merion Golf Club East
Haverford Township · 18 holes · Par 74
Trump National Golf Club, Colts Neck
Colts Neck · 18 holes · Par 74
Baltusrol Golf Course
Springfield · 18 holes · Par 73
North Jersey Country Club
Wayne · 18 holes · Par 72
Plainfield Country Club
Edison · 18 holes · Par 74
Roxiticus Golf Club
Mendham · 18 holes · Par 74
Somerset Hills Country Club
Bernardsville · 18 holes · Par 72
Union League Golf Club
Philadelphia · 18 holes · Par 72
New Jersey Golf News & Articles
Shore Gate Golf Club: South Jersey's Hidden Test
Ron Fream and David Dale carved this 7,227-yard, slope-140 layout out of the Cape May pines in 2002, and it still plays as one of New Jersey's toughest public tests.
Pickering Valley Golf Club: 30 Years of Chester County Golf
A family-owned public course in Phoenixville, PA, Pickering Valley has been drawing golfers from Philadelphia and beyond for over 30 years with scenic terrain, honest golf, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Valley Brook GC: Bergen County's Shot-Maker Test
Valley Brook Golf Course in River Vale, NJ is a par-70 municipal layout where water hazards, tight fairways, and compact greens punish inaccuracy far more than the short yardage suggests.
About Golf in New Jersey
New Jersey has 448 golf courses ranging from public daily-fee tracks to exclusive private clubs. The average slope rating across rated courses in New Jersey is 135, compared to the national average of 113. 260 courses have verified slope and course ratings. Course pages link to official contact and website information where available; tee-time alerts are currently an early-access feature.
Frequently asked questions
How many golf courses are in New Jersey?
New Jersey has 448 golf courses in the Stymie directory, including 340 public and 77 private courses.
What is the hardest golf course in New Jersey?
Commonwealth National Golf Club in Horsham Township is the hardest golf course in New Jersey with a maximum slope rating of 155. Slope measures difficulty for a bogey golfer — 113 is average, 140+ is very difficult.
What is the average slope rating in New Jersey?
The average slope rating across 260 USGA-rated New Jersey courses is 135. The US national average is 113.