5 • Bowling Green Golf Club

Bowling Green Golf Club - Public
53 Schoolhouse Rd., Oak Ridge, NJ 07438 - Morris Co.

18-HOLE COURSE

(photo Courtesy of bowlinggreengolff.com)

Ranked No. 25 in our Top 30

Dir. of Golf: Thom Bishop

General Info, Pro Shop & Reservations: 973-697-8688
Reserved tee times can be made up to 14 days in advance and must be guaranteed with a major credit card
Run by: Privately owned & operated
Open: mid-March thru early-Dec., dawn to dusk, weather permitting
Restrictions: min. age 12. Proper attire, including collared shirts, is required. No cut-offs, gym shorts or tank tops. No metal spikes
Memberships: are available, call for info
Available for Outings: yes
Club Rentals: $20 for 18 holes
Credit Cards accepted: Amex, Visa, MC
USGA Computer ‘handicap’ system available: yes
Discounts: seniors & juniors & also for early-bird and twilight play
Carts: Pull - $5.00

Course Fees
18 Holes	Mon-Thur	Fri.	Sat & Sun
With cart	$74	$84	$99
Walking after 2pm	$44	$59	$59

Amenities:
Pro Shop: yes, full service
Lessons: yes     Clinics: none
Driving Range: yes, 11 stalls
Practice Putting Greens: yes
Practice Chipping Area: none
Clubhouse: yes
Lockers / Showers: yes
Restaurant: yes
Bar / Lounge: none
Snack Bar: on course at 10th hole

18 HOLE COURSE

Tees	Holes	Par	Yardage	USGA Rating	Slope
Black	18	72	6863	72.9	133
Blue	18	72	6435	71.6	128
Red	18	72	5051	69.4	123

Built: 1966

Architect: Geoffrey S. Cornish

Description: "Golf as it was meant to be". Consistently ranked as one of the top public-access facilities in New Jersey. Tight, tree-lined fairways place a premium on accurate tee shots. Large, well protected, undulating greens make club selection critical. The scenery is exceptionally beautiful and the course is always well maintained.

(photo Courtesy of bowlinggreengolff.com)

Signature Hole: #18. A 601 yard, par 5 (from the blue tees). Starts with a demanding tee shot with water right and trees left. Fairway narrows for long hitters. Final 130 yards plays uphill to a large two-level green surrounded by four bunkers. Par, on this one, is very good.

Comments: # 4 and #18 are two of the toughest holes in NJ...a real challenge for the intermediate and low handicapper...not for beginners. You must hit them straight...the fast, undulating greens will surely put your putter to the test. The course demands a combination of accuracy, power, and thought. Every hole is different and the course presents a constantly changing portfolio of interesting challenges.

Black Tees	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out
Par	4	4	3	5	4	4	4	3	5	36
Yards	359	379	227	491	357	428	434	215	480	3370
Handicap	17	13	9	5	15	3	1	7	11
	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In
Par	4	3	4	4	5	4	3	4	5	36
Yards	405	190	408	359	537	354	214	415	611	3493
Handicap	8	18	4	14	12	16	10	6	2
									Total: 6863

Directions: Distance from Manhattan approximately 43 miles.
GW Bridge to Rte. 80 (West) to Exit 34, Rte. 15 (North). Follow for approx. 5 miles to Weldon Rd. (go right) six miles to end. Make right onto Milton Rd., then 1st left onto Schoolhouse Rd., course is 1 mile on right.

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