Hickory Course
Gladstone, NJ, USA
Hamilton Farm Golf Club, nestled in the rolling hills of Gladstone, New Jersey, is a testament to a Gilded Age estate transformed into a challenging and exclusive golfing haven. The Hickory Course, designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry, presents a modern links-style experience amid the former equestrian grounds. Undulating fairways, strategic bunkering, and demanding approaches punish errant shots, while rewarding strategic play. The course features large, undulating greens, and closely mown run-off areas. Hamilton Farm served as the host site for the 2011 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship and the 2014 U.S. Amateur Championship. The club is particularly renowned within the New Jersey golfing community, attracting a membership drawn to its challenging layout and the estate's serene atmosphere. Beyond the golf, Hamilton Farm maintains an air of understated luxury. The converted stables and farm buildings now house elegant dining and lodging facilities, preserving the historical character of the property. It is a place where championship golf meets the quiet elegance of the Somerset Hills, offering a distinctive experience far removed from the everyday. The club's social atmosphere is discreet, with members often enjoying post-round camaraderie in a relaxed, unpretentious setting. The focus is squarely on the golf and the peaceful escape offered by the estate's sprawling acreage, a legacy of a bygone era meticulously maintained for a discerning clientele.
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.
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Best in USA
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Best in NJ
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8.5
42 players
I give this a 9.9 for a par 3 course. THE most challenging Par 3 course you will ever come across. So much so, that his greatness, Tiger Woods himself, once played Hickory and shot OVER PAR and was so pissed that he had to turn around and play it again so he could get the better of this monster of a Par 3 track. TRUE STORY. If you have a friend or colleague who belongs here, make sure you leave time to play this after your 18 on the course proper. Well worth it and loads of fun.
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Hickory at Hamilton Farm Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.5 out of 10 based on 18 explicit golfer ratings.
Hickory was designed by Michael Hurdzen and Dana Fry.
Hickory at Hamilton Farm Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Hickory is 54.
Hickory plays 3,066 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Hickory is 103.
