Blue 9 Course

Rockleigh Golf Course

Rockleigh, NJ, USA
Public
9 holesPar 363,156 yds32.5/107
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About this course

Rockleigh Golf Course sits in Bergen County, New Jersey, near the New York state border in a suburban setting that has long served the northern New Jersey golfing community. The course was designed by Alfred H. Tull, a regional architect active in the mid-twentieth century who created several layouts in the New York metropolitan area. Robert Trent Jones Sr. later contributed redesign work to the property, bringing his characteristic strategic approach to certain holes and features. The Blue 9 represents one of the course's multiple nine-hole loops, a configuration common among facilities designed to accommodate high play volume in densely populated areas. The routing works through rolling terrain typical of the Piedmont region of northern New Jersey, where elevation changes and mature tree cover shape the playing corridors. Jones's involvement likely introduced elements of his design philosophy—strategic bunkering, green contouring that rewards precise approach play, and risk-reward options that engage players of varying skill levels. Rockleigh has functioned primarily as a public or semi-private facility serving local and regional golfers, providing accessible golf in an area where private club membership can be prohibitively expensive. The course reflects the practical demands of high-traffic operations while maintaining design interest through its varied holes and natural topography. Its location near the Palisades Interstate Parkway makes it a convenient option for golfers throughout Bergen County and the broader New York metropolitan region.

Quick facts

Location
Rockleigh, NJ, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1961
Holes
9
Par
36
Length
3,156 yards
Difficulty
32.5/107
Course Vaults score
5.4

Getting there

Most visitors arrive via Newark Liberty International (EWR), just thirty minutes south, though Teterboro Airport - one of the nation's busiest private aviation gateways - sits a mere ten minutes away, underscoring Rockleigh's quiet proximity to Manhattan's executive class. The drive north from Newark traces the western edge of the Palisades, rising gently into Bergen County's wooded residential enclave where suburban density gives way to estate-sized parcels and old-growth canopy. Rockleigh Golf Course reveals itself discreetly along these tree-lined roads, a private sanctuary tucked into the ridgeline just beyond the hum of the George Washington Bridge corridor.

FAQ

Common questions about Blue 9 at Rockleigh Golf Course

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Blue 9 at Rockleigh Golf Course has a Course Vaults score of 5.4 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.

Blue 9 was designed by Alfred H. Tull and Robert Trent Jones Sr..

Yes. Blue 9 at Rockleigh Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Blue 9 is 36.

Blue 9 plays 3,156 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Blue 9 is 107.

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