18-HOLE COURSE

Pro: James Feaster

General Information: 973-923-1838
Reservations: 973-485-1858
Reserved tee times can be made up to 7 days in advance by Essex Co. residents with I.D. Card. An add’l fee for each reserved tee time is $2 for residents
Operated by: Essex County Dept. of Parks and Recreation
Open: April thru December
Restrictions: minimum age 12 yrs.
Available for Outings: yes
USGA Computer ‘handicap’ system available: yes    Cost:  $25
Credit Cards accepted: yes, all major cards
Discounts: for seniors, juniors & disabled, and also for twilight play  
Carts: Pull - N/A   Power - $16 for per person for 18 holes
Club Rentals: no

Amenities:
Pro Shop: none
Lessons: yes   Clinics: none               
Driving Range: none
Practice Putting Greens: yes    
Practice Chipping Area: none 
Clubhouse: yes          
Lockers / Showers: yes, for men & women  
Restaurant: yes  
Bar / Lounge: none
Snack Bar: none

Website: www.essexcountynj.org

18 HOLE COURSE

Built: 1914   
Architect: George Low       
Redesigned: 1969 by Hal Purdy

Description: This was the first public golf course in NJ.  Originally designed as a 9 hole course.  In 1971 it was redesigned into an 18 hole facility.  A new irrigation system, installed in 1996 has greatly improved the playability of the course.  A beautiful course...narrow, rolling, tree-lined fairways play to small, postage-stamp sized, elevated greens.  No level lies and no straight putts.

Signature Hole: #13.  A long par 4, that plays like a par 5.  A dogleg left with no place in the fairway to have a level lie.  Your 2nd shot is uphill to a very small, narrow, elevated green.

Directions:  Distance from Manhattan approximately 15 miles.
Lincoln Tunnel to NJ Tpke. (south) to Exit 13A & follow signs to Rte. 1 & 9 (south), to Haynes Ave. exit.  Bear right, to 1st light (Frelinghuysen Ave.) and make a left and fast right onto Dayton St., to next traffic light and make right into the park.

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