
Bunker Hill Course
Bunker Hill Golf Course



About this course
Bunker Hill Golf Course sits in Princeton, New Jersey, designed by Alec Ternyei, an architect who worked primarily in the mid-Atlantic region during the mid-twentieth century. The course serves the local golfing community in an area of New Jersey known for its rolling terrain and mature tree cover, typical of the Piedmont landscape that characterizes much of central New Jersey between the coastal plain and the higher ridges to the west. The routing likely takes advantage of the natural elevation changes suggested by the "Bunker Hill" name, incorporating slopes and contours that add strategic interest to approach shots and green complexes. Courses from this era in the region typically feature tree-lined fairways, modest bunkering schemes, and greens that reflect the design sensibilities of the post-war period when many municipal and daily-fee facilities were developed to meet growing demand for accessible golf. Princeton's location places Bunker Hill within a broader golf landscape that includes several notable courses, though Bunker Hill itself operates as a public facility serving recreational players. The course provides straightforward golf in a setting shaped by the area's characteristic hardwood forests and gently rolling topography, offering a playable layout for golfers of varying abilities without the severe length or hazard schemes found at championship venues.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NJ
Quick facts
- Location
- Princeton, NJ, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1972
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Alec Ternyei
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 5,833 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.7/132
- Course Vaults score
- 5.3
FAQ
Common questions about Bunker Hill
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Bunker Hill has a Course Vaults score of 5.3 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
Bunker Hill was designed by Alec Ternyei.
Yes. Bunker Hill is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Bunker Hill is 72.
Bunker Hill plays 5,833 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Bunker Hill is 132.




