
Minebrook Course
Minebrook Golf Club

About this course
Minebrook Golf Club occupies rolling farmland in the Highlands region of northwestern New Jersey, near Hackettstown in Warren County. The course was designed by Hal Purdy and opened in 1972. Purdy, a prolific architect in the Mid-Atlantic during the mid-twentieth century, routed the layout across terrain that features moderate elevation changes and mature tree corridors typical of the region's agricultural past. The property sits in a rural setting with views toward the surrounding hills and valleys that characterize this part of the state. The course plays as a traditional parkland design with tree-lined fairways and greens protected by bunkers and natural contours. Water comes into play on several holes, and the routing takes advantage of the property's natural movement to create variety in hole length and shot requirements. The layout serves as a daily-fee facility and reflects the straightforward design principles common to courses built during the early 1970s, emphasizing playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining strategic interest through green complexes and hazard placement. Minebrook operates as a public-access course serving golfers from the Hackettstown area and the broader northwestern New Jersey region. The club provides a conventional clubhouse with dining and event facilities typical of courses from its era, and the property functions as both a recreational golf venue and a community gathering place for the surrounding area.
Quick facts
- Location
- Hackettstown, NJ, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1919
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,206 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.8/131
FAQ
Common questions about Minebrook
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Minebrook is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Minebrook is 70.
Minebrook plays 6,206 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Minebrook is 131.
Minebrook is a 18-hole course.



