Best 9-Hole Golf Courses in New Jersey
According to US Golf Course Registry's registry, New Jersey has 56 9-hole golf courses. The complete list below is ordered by public accessibility and course history — every entry is verified against the OpenStreetMap-derived course registry.
| # | Course | City | Access | Established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plainfield West Nine | Plainfield | Semi-private | 1898 |
| 2 | Scotch Hills Country Club | Scotch Plains | Municipal | 1920 |
| 3 | Orchard Hills Golf Course | Paramus | Municipal | 1925 |
| 4 | William F Larkin Golf Course At Colonial Terrace | Ocean | Public | 1925 |
| 5 | Galloping Hill Golf Course Learning Center 9 | Kenilworth | Public | 1928 |
| 6 | Blair Academy Golf Course | Blairstown | Semi-private | 1931 |
| 7 | Culver Lake Golf Course | Branchville | Public | 1939 |
| 8 | Pomona Golf Country Club | Pomona | Semi-private | 1943 |
| 9 | Coakley Russo Memorial Golf Course | Lyons | Municipal | 1947 |
| 10 | Rockleigh Golf Course Blue | Rockleigh | Municipal | 1961 |
| 11 | Skyway Golf Course | Jersey City | Semi-private | 1962 |
| 12 | Twin Willows Par 3 Golf Course | Lincoln Park | Public | 1963 |
| 13 | Washington Township Municipal Golf Course | Turnersville | Municipal | 1963 |
| 14 | Ash Brook Golf Course 9 Hole Pitch Putt | Scotch Plains | Public | 1964 |
| 15 | Latona Country Club | Buena | Public | 1964 |
| 16 | The Nine Hole Par 3 At Bel Aire Golf Club | Wall | Public | 1964 |
| 17 | Summit Municipal Golf Course | Summit | Municipal | 1967 |
| 18 | Fairway Valley Golf Club | Washington | Public | 1969 |
| 19 | Millburn Municipal Golf Course | Short Hills | Municipal | 1970 |
| 20 | Clearbrook Golf Course | Monroe Township | Semi-private | 1972 |
| 21 | Hidden Acres Golf Course | Hainesville | Public | 1977 |
| 22 | Hamilton Trails Country Club | Mays Landing | Public | 1983 |
| 23 | Minerals Golf Club | Vernon | Public | 1987 |
| 24 | Lions Head Country Club | Brick | Resort | 1989 |
| 25 | Twin Brook Golf Center | Tinton Falls | Public | 1994 |
| 26 | Eagle Ridge Golf Club Pines Course | Lakewood | Public | 1999 |
| 27 | Pines At Clermont | Clermont | Public | 1999 |
| 28 | Heritage Links | Ocean View | Public | 2000 |
| 29 | Hole In One Golf Center | Millstone Township | Public | 2001 |
| 30 | Hyatt Hills Golf Complex | Clark | Public | 2002 |
| 31 | Neshanic Valley Golf Course Academy Course | Neshanic Station | Municipal | 2004 |
| 32 | Eagle Ridge Golf Club Links Course | Lakewood | Public | 2008 |
| 33 | Cascades Golf Course | Hamburg | Resort | 2009 |
| 34 | Laguna Oaks Golf Course | Cape May Court House | Public | 2009 |
| 35 | Skyway Golf Course At Lincoln Park West | Jersey City | Public | 2015 |
| 36 | Lawrenceville School Golf Course The | Lawrenceville | Private | 1890 |
| 37 | Merchantville Country Club | Cherry Hill | Private | 1892 |
| 38 | Moorestown Field Club | Moorestown | Private | 1892 |
| 39 | Madison Golf Club | Madison | Private | 1896 |
| 40 | First Nine At Montclair Golf Club | West Orange | Private | 1899 |
| 41 | Second Nine At Montclair Golf Club | West Orange | Private | 1899 |
| 42 | Mount Tabor Country Club | Mount Tabor | Private | 1900 |
| 43 | Wallkill Golf Club | Franklin | Private | 1910 |
| 44 | Third Nine At Montclair Golf Club | West Orange | Private | 1920 |
| 45 | Fourth Nine At Montclair Golf Club | West Orange | Private | 1928 |
| 46 | Pineridge Golf Course | Lakehurst | Military | 1956 |
| 47 | Peace Pipe Golf Club | Denville | Private | 1960 |
| 48 | Sakima Country Club | Carneys Point | Private | 1961 |
| 49 | Toms River Country Club | Toms River | Private | 1961 |
| 50 | Packanack Golf Club | Wayne | Private | 1965 |
| 51 | Old Tappan Golf Course | Old Tappan | Private | 1970 |
| 52 | Shadow Lake Village Golf Course | Red Bank | Private | 1972 |
| 53 | Deer Run Golf Club | Lincoln Park | Private | 1984 |
| 54 | Greenbriar Golf Club At Whittingham | Jamesburg | Private | 1996 |
| 55 | Four Seasons Spa Country Club | Lakewood | Private | 1997 |
| 56 | Regency At Monroe Golf And Country Club | Monroe Township | Private | 2002 |
FAQ
How is this list ordered?
Transparently, not editorially: publicly playable courses first (public, municipal, resort, semi-private), then courses with an official website, then by founding year. We list every verified 9-hole course — this is a complete catalog, not a top-10 pick.
How many 9-hole courses does New Jersey have?
New Jersey has 56 9-hole golf courses in the registry.
Ordering formula and data source: see our methodology & statistics.