
Hominy Hill Course
Hominy Hill Golf Course

About this course
Hominy Hill Golf Course in Colts Neck, New Jersey, is a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design that opened in 1964 as part of the Monmouth County Park System. Jones created the course on rolling farmland in central New Jersey, and it remains a public facility operated by the county, offering championship-caliber golf at municipal rates. The layout reflects Jones's mid-century design principles, with large greens, strategic bunkering, and an emphasis on shot values that reward accuracy over distance. The property features significant elevation changes for the region, with the routing moving through wooded corridors and open meadows. Jones shaped the terrain to create visual interest and strategic options, incorporating his characteristic greenside bunkering and approach shot demands. The course measures over 7,000 yards from the back tees, though multiple tee boxes accommodate players of varying abilities. Water comes into play on several holes, and the green complexes require careful club selection and thoughtful approach angles. Hominy Hill has hosted numerous regional amateur championships and qualifiers over the decades, establishing itself as a respected tournament venue in the New Jersey golf community. The course's conditioning and playability have earned it recognition among public golf facilities in the metropolitan New York area. Its combination of Jones design pedigree, challenging layout, and accessibility as a county-operated course makes it a notable option for golfers seeking a substantial test without private club membership.
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
- Colts Neck, NJ, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1965
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones Sr.
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,049 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.8/135
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
Hominy Hill Golf Course lies in the gently rolling farmland of Colts Neck, New Jersey, roughly an hour south of Newark Liberty International (EWR) via the Garden State Parkway. The drive trades the density of the New York metro corridor for the surprisingly pastoral landscape of western Monmouth County, where horse farms and open fields frame the approach. As you turn onto Mercer Road, the transition is complete - a public treasure tucked into countryside that feels a world removed from the turnpikes and suburbs that bracket it, yet remains discreetly accessible to those who know where to look.

FAQ
Common questions about Hominy Hill
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Hominy Hill has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 53 logged golfers.
Hominy Hill was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr..
Yes. Hominy Hill is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Hominy Hill is 72.
Hominy Hill plays 7,049 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Hominy Hill is 135.





