TWO 18-HOLE COURSES

The clubhouse. (photo courtesy of baltusrol.org)

Pro: Doug Steffen, PGA

Opened: 1895 as a 9 hole course and expanded to 18 holes in 1898.  This 18 hole course was called the Old Course, it no longer exists.
The two 18 hole courses (the Upper and Lower) were built in: 1922
Architect: A. W. Tillinghast
Club House: 973-376-1900
Available for Tournaments or Golf Outings: yes
Website: www.baltusrol.org

This facility has hosted
17 national championships:

7 U.S. Opens:
1903 won by Willie Anderson
1915 won by Jerome D. Travers
1936 won by Tony Manero
1954 won by Ed Furgol
1967 won by Jack Nicklaus
1980 won by Jack Nicklaus
1993 won by Lee Janzen
2  U.S. Women’s Opens        
4  U.S. Amateurs      2  U.S. Women’s Amateurs 
2  PGA Championships, the 2nd one in 2016

The UPPER Course was ranked #63        The LOWER Course was ranked #45
by Golf Digest Magazine in their latest ranking of ‘America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses’.

Directions: Distance from Manhattan approximately 21 miles.
Lincoln Tunnel to NJ Tpke. (south) to Exit 14. Take Route 78 West about 8 miles, watching for right branch-off to Route 24 West. Continue on Route 24 to exit marked Springfield, Summit, Millburn. Upon exiting, bear right toward Summit. Proceed on Broad St. for ½ mile, turn left onto Orchard St. and cross Morris Ave. at traffic light. Continue on Orchard St. for approximately ½ mile (name changes to Shunpike Road). The Upper Gate entrance will be on the right, directly opposite the Calvary Assembly of God church.

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