
Hendricks Field Course
Hendricks Field Golf Course



About this course
Hendricks Field Golf Course sits in Belleville, New Jersey, a densely populated township in Essex County just north of Newark. The course was designed by Charles Banks, the accomplished architect who worked extensively in the 1920s and is known for his collaborations with Seth Raynor and his own independent designs that often incorporated strategic template holes and bold green complexes. Banks designed several courses in the greater New York metropolitan area during this period, and Hendricks Field represents his work in the public golf sector of northern New Jersey. The course occupies relatively compact terrain characteristic of municipal layouts in urban Essex County, where land constraints and the surrounding residential development shape the routing and playing corridors. As a Banks design from the era, the layout likely reflects some of the strategic principles common to his work, though the course has undoubtedly evolved through decades of maintenance practices and adaptation to modern play. The property serves the local golfing community in a region with deep public golf traditions, providing accessible play in an area where private clubs dominate the better-known designs. Hendricks Field functions as a straightforward municipal facility, offering residents of Belleville and surrounding communities a nearby option for regular golf. The course operates within the practical realities of public golf in densely populated northern New Jersey, where maintaining historical design integrity must balance with heavy play, budget constraints, and the needs of a diverse membership base.
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
- Belleville, NJ, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1929
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Charles Banks
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,113 yards
- Difficulty
- 73/120
- Course Vaults score
- 7.0
Getting there
Hendricks Field Golf Course sits just west of Newark, making Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) the natural gateway - often less than twenty minutes by car depending on traffic along Route 21 or the Garden State Parkway. The drive traces the urban-industrial spine of northern New Jersey, passing through Belleville's residential neighborhoods before arriving at this compact municipal layout tucked into the Passaic River valley. For those familiar with the region, Hendricks Field offers the rare convenience of a quick-turn round within sight of the Manhattan skyline, accessible enough for a morning tee time without leaving the metro orbit.

FAQ
Common questions about Hendricks Field
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Hendricks Field has a Course Vaults score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 35 logged golfers.
Hendricks Field was designed by Charles Banks.
Yes. Hendricks Field is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Hendricks Field is 70.
Hendricks Field plays 6,113 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Hendricks Field is 120.



