Private

Lake Mohawk Course

Lake Mohawk Golf Club

Sparta, NJ, USA
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18 holesPar 706,280 yds77.5/139

About this course

Lake Mohawk Golf Club sits within a private residential community in Sparta, New Jersey, in the state's northwestern highlands. The course was designed by Duer Irving Sewall, an architect active in the early-to-mid twentieth century who worked primarily in the northeastern United States. The layout occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the region, with elevation changes and wooded corridors that define many holes. The course serves the Lake Mohawk community, which developed around the lake itself and includes both seasonal and year-round residents. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, moving through mature tree-lined fairways with glimpses of the surrounding highlands. Several holes play along or near the water, though the lake is more a feature of the broader community setting than a constant presence on the course. The design reflects the era's approach to private club golf in residential settings—relatively compact, walkable, and integrated into the landscape without extensive earthmoving. Lake Mohawk functions as a traditional member-owned club, serving families within the gated community. The course provides a straightforward test suited to regular play rather than championship competition, with a character typical of northeastern private clubs from the period. The clubhouse and facilities support the social aspects of membership, which center on golf, swimming, and other recreational amenities available within the Lake Mohawk community.

Quick facts

Location
Sparta, NJ, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1928
Holes
18
Par
70
Length
6,280 yards
Difficulty
77.5/139

Getting there

Lake Mohawk Golf Club sits in the rolling woodlands of northwestern New Jersey, roughly ninety minutes from Newark Liberty International (EWR), the region's primary gateway, or a more direct hour-long drive from smaller Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) for those arriving by private aircraft. The route from either hub traces northwestward through the suburban fringe before ascending into the forested highlands of Sussex County, where the landscape gradually shifts from developed corridors to quiet, tree-lined roads that wind through the lake country surrounding the club. The final miles descend gently into the Mohawk valley itself, where the club's pristine grounds emerge amid dense woodland and the shimmer of the lake for which it is named - a serene arrival that feels worlds removed from the metropolitan sprawl left behind.

FAQ

Common questions about Lake Mohawk

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Lake Mohawk was designed by Duer Irving Sewall.

Lake Mohawk is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Lake Mohawk is 70.

Lake Mohawk plays 6,280 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Lake Mohawk is 139.

Lake Mohawk is a 18-hole course.

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