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Hardest Golf Courses in Bergen County, New Jersey

The 15 most challenging golf courses in Bergen County, New Jersey, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Bergen County

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1Hackensack Golf Club logo
Hackensack Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,554 yds · Rating 78.7 · Par 74Emerson
148
2Arcola Country Club logo
Arcola Country Club
Black tees · 7,356 yds · Rating 75.9 · Par 72Paramus
146
3
White Beeches Golf and Country Club
Club tees · 6,039 yds · Rating 76.0 · Par 74Haworth
143
4
Alpine Country Club
Black tees · 6,892 yds · Rating 74.0 · Par 72 · PrivateDemarest
140
5
Haworth Country Club
Black tees · 7,028 yds · Rating 73.9 · Par 72 · PrivateHaworth
138
6
Montammy Golf Club
White tees · 6,297 yds · Rating 77.0 · Par 73 · PrivateAlpine
138
7
Darlington Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,809 yds · Rating 73.4 · Par 71Mahwah
135
8
Knickerbocker Country Club
Black tees · 6,726 yds · Rating 72.8 · Par 72Tenafly
135
9Old Tappan Golf Club logo
Old Tappan Golf Club
WHITE tees · 5,880 yds · Rating 74.0 · Par 72Old Tappan
132
10
Ramsey Golf and Country Club
Blue tees · 5,563 yds · Rating 72.5 · Par 70Ramsey
132
11
Overpeck Golf Course
White tees · 6,195 yds · Rating 75.4 · Par 75Teaneck Township
131
12
Valley Brook Golf Course
Black tees · 6,211 yds · Rating 70.0 · Par 70River Vale
125
13
Paramus Golf Course
Black tees · 6,266 yds · Rating 70.2 · Par 71Paramus
124
14
Orchard Hills Golf Course
White tees · 5,656 yds · Rating 72.4 · Par 70Paramus
122
15
Rockleigh Golf Course
White tees · 5,350 yds · Rating 70.2 · Par 70Rockleigh
122

Bergen County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Bergen County, New Jersey?

Hackensack Golf Club in Emerson is currently the hardest golf course in Bergen County based on slope (slope rating 148).

How many ranked golf courses are in Bergen County, New Jersey?

33 golf courses in Bergen County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 15 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Bergen County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.