
Forest Course
Fiddlers Elbow Country Club

About this course
Forest at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club, nestled in the rolling hills of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, presents a unique challenge: a dramatic departure from the region's typical parkland layouts. Winding through dense woodlands and demanding strategic shot-making rather than brute power, Forest favors players who can navigate its demanding corridors. The course rewards precision and thoughtful club selection and those who can move the ball. Designed by Hal Purdy, Forest offers a different golf experience. While its relative youth places it outside the realm of storied championship venues, the course fosters a strong sense of camaraderie among its members who appreciate its challenging design, well-manicured conditions, and the tranquility of its secluded setting. The convivial 19th hole echoes with tales of triumphs and tribulations on the course, a gathering spot where members share a laugh and a meal after their round, a testament to the enduring spirit of golf and the friendships it cultivates.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NJ
Quick facts
- Location
- Bedminster, NJ, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1995
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Rees Jones
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,128 yards
- Difficulty
- 79.9/149
- Course Vaults score
- 7.4
Getting there
Most visitors to Fiddlers Elbow Country Club arrive via Newark Liberty International (EWR), roughly an hour's drive west into the rolling hills of Somerset County. Teterboro Airport serves as the preferred gateway for private aviation, trimming the journey to a discreet 45-minute passage through northern New Jersey's increasingly pastoral terrain. The route west peels away from suburban density and climbs gently into Bedminster's horse country, where stone walls and open pasture signal arrival in one of the state's most quietly guarded enclaves - home to Fiddlers Elbow's storied clubhouse and fairways.

FAQ
Common questions about Forest at Fiddlers Elbow Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Forest at Fiddlers Elbow Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 41 logged golfers.
Forest was designed by Rees Jones.
Forest at Fiddlers Elbow Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Forest is 72.
Forest plays 7,128 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Forest is 149.






