
Grant/Sherman Course
Union League National Golf Club


About this course
The Grant/Sherman course at Union League National Golf Club represents one half of a 36-hole facility designed by Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry in the Cape May County region of southern New Jersey. The club, which opened in the early 2000s, takes its name and thematic inspiration from the Union League of Philadelphia, a historic civic organization founded during the Civil War. The two courses honor Union military figures, with Grant/Sherman named for Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman. The course occupies relatively flat coastal plain terrain typical of this part of New Jersey, situated a few miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean and the resort communities of the Cape May peninsula. Hurdzan and Fry, known for their environmental sensitivity and strategic design approach, worked with the natural sandy soils and native vegetation to create a layout that emphasizes ground game options and wind exposure. The routing incorporates wetland areas and natural corridors that provide both ecological function and strategic interest. Union League National operates as a private club with connections to the Philadelphia-based Union League, though it maintains its own membership and governance. The 36-hole facility allows for varied playing experiences across the two courses, with Grant/Sherman offering a distinct character from its companion course. The setting provides a quieter alternative to the more densely developed golf corridors of the Jersey Shore, with the coastal environment influencing playing conditions throughout the season.
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
- Swainton, NJ, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1999
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Michael Hurdzen, Dana Fry
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,885 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.1/136
- Course Vaults score
- 8.7
Getting there
Most arrivals to Union League National Golf Club touch down at Atlantic City International Airport, a straightforward half-hour drive northwest through the flat, salt-marsh country of Cape May County. Philadelphia International offers a broader gateway roughly ninety minutes north, while private aviation often favors the discrete charm of Ocean City Municipal or Cape May County Airport, both within twenty minutes of the property. The final miles peel away from the Garden State Parkway onto quiet rural roads that thread between farmland and tidal creeks, the landscape growing hushed and unhurried before revealing the secluded gates of one of the nation's most private and storied clubs.

FAQ
Common questions about Grant/Sherman at Union League National Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Grant/Sherman at Union League National Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.7 out of 10 based on 38 logged golfers.
Grant/Sherman was designed by Michael Hurdzen and Dana Fry.
Grant/Sherman at Union League National Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Grant/Sherman is 72.
Grant/Sherman plays 6,885 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Grant/Sherman is 136.




