Cascades Golf Course

Cascades Golf Course in Hamburg, New Jersey, was designed by Roger Rulewich, a longtime associate of Robert Trent Jones who established his own practice and became known for thoughtful routing on varied terrain. The course occupies rolling land in Sussex County's northwest corner, where the landscape transitions between the New Jersey Highlands and the Great Valley. Rulewich's design philosophy emphasized strategic options and playability across skill levels, and Cascades reflects this approach with a layout that works with the property's natural contours rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. The routing takes advantage of elevation changes and natural water features that give the course its name, with several holes playing along or across streams and wetland areas. The design incorporates mature tree lines that define corridors without creating overly penal conditions, and green complexes that reward accurate approach play while offering recovery options for less precise shots. Par threes vary in length and character, and the longer holes provide strategic decisions about line and club selection based on the day's pin positions. Hamburg sits near the New York and Pennsylvania borders in a region known for seasonal recreation, and the course serves both local members and visitors exploring the area's golf offerings. The facility operates as a public-access course, making Rulewich's design available to a broad range of golfers. The surrounding Sussex County landscape provides a wooded, pastoral setting typical of New Jersey's northwestern highlands, with views that extend across ridges and valleys during the growing season.