Alec Ternyei

Alec Ternyei was a mid-20th-century golf course architect whose work concentrated in New Jersey, where he designed several courses that remain in play today. His portfolio includes a mix of private clubs and public facilities, with designs that reflect the rolling terrain characteristic of the Garden State's golf landscape.

Among Ternyei's notable works, Watchung Valley Golf Club stands as his highest-regarded design in the Course Vaults collection. Other designs include Beacon Hill Country Club in Atlantic Highlands and Beaver Brook Country Club in Annandale, both private facilities, along with the public layouts at Bunker Hill Golf Course in Princeton and Soldier Hill Golf Course in Emerson. His courses typically work within natural topography to create strategic interest without excessive earth-moving, a practical approach suited to the era and region in which he practiced.

While detailed biographical records of Ternyei's career remain limited, his body of work demonstrates a consistent ability to deliver playable, enduring designs across different club types and budgets throughout New Jersey.

Sources: Course Vaults course links only.