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Hardest Golf Courses in Essex County, New Jersey

The 15 most challenging golf courses in Essex 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 Essex County

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1
Essex County Country Club
White tees · 6,296 yds · Rating 77.8 · Par 72West Orange
148
2
Canoe Brook Country Club North Course
White tees · 6,643 yds · Rating 79.1 · Par 72Millburn
147
3
Essex Fells Country Club
White tees · 6,163 yds · Rating 76.7 · Par 73 · PrivateEssex Fells
145
4
Maplewood Country Club
Blue tees · 6,097 yds · Rating 76.9 · Par 72Maplewood
144
5Upper Montclair Country Club logo
Upper Montclair Country Club
Black tees · 6,920 yds · Rating 73.7 · Par 72 · PrivateBloomfield
142
6Rock Spring Club logo
Rock Spring Club
White tees · 6,280 yds · Rating 77.5 · Par 71 · PrivateWest Orange
142
7
Mountain Ridge Country Club
Black tees · 7,140 yds · Rating 74.5 · Par 71West Caldwell
140
8
Crestmont Country Club
White tees · 6,007 yds · Rating 75.9 · Par 74West Orange
138
9
Francis Byrne Golf Course
White tees · 6,227 yds · Rating 76.0 · Par 75West Orange
137
10Glen Ridge Country Club logo
Glen Ridge Country Club
Blue tees · 6,142 yds · Rating 70.3 · Par 71Glen Ridge
135
11
Montclair Golf Club
White tees · 6,254 yds · Rating 77.3 · Par 74West Orange
133
12
Hendricks Field Golf Course
White tees · 5,815 yds · Rating 73.2 · Par 70Belleville
133
13
East Orange Golf Course
Back tees · 5,687 yds · Rating 72.6 · Par 70Millburn
129
14
Weequahic Golf Course
Blue tees · 5,729 yds · Rating 73.6 · Par 71Newark
127
15
Fernwood Country Club
Blue tees · 6,609 yds · Rating 70.9 · Par 72Roseland
119

Essex County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Essex County Country Club in West Orange is currently the hardest golf course in Essex County based on slope (slope rating 148).

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

25 golf courses in Essex 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 Essex 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.