Hillsborough at Hillsborough Country Club

Hillsborough Country Club occupies rolling terrain in central New Jersey's Somerset County, designed by George Fazio and opened in the mid-1960s. Fazio, who transitioned from professional playing to architecture and collaborated with his nephew Tom Fazio on several projects during this period, created a layout that works with the property's natural contours and mature tree corridors. The course reflects the design sensibilities of its era, with strategic bunkering and greens that reward accurate approach play.

The routing moves through varied elevation changes characteristic of the region's glacially-formed landscape, with several holes playing uphill or downhill and offering views across the surrounding countryside. Tree-lined fairways define playing corridors, and water features come into play on select holes. The greens present subtle breaks and require careful reading, typical of Fazio's attention to putting surface design.

Hillsborough functions as a private club serving the local community in Somerset County, situated between major metropolitan areas. The course provides a traditional country club experience with a membership focused on golf and social activities. The layout has matured over the decades since its opening, with tree growth and course conditioning evolving to meet contemporary standards while maintaining the fundamental design characteristics Fazio established.