
Pinch Brook Course
Pinch Brook Golf Course

About this course
Pinch Brook Golf Course occupies rolling terrain in Florham Park, New Jersey, a suburban community in Morris County approximately thirty miles west of New York City. The course was designed by Rees Jones with Keith Evans and reflects the naturalistic design principles Jones has applied throughout his career, working with the property's existing topography and wooded corridors rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. The layout takes advantage of elevation changes and mature tree lines that define playing corridors and frame strategic decisions from the tee. The routing moves through varied terrain characteristic of northern New Jersey's glacially influenced landscape, with holes playing across moderate slopes and around natural drainage features. Water comes into play on several holes, and the design incorporates both risk-reward opportunities and strategic options that accommodate different skill levels. Bunkering follows traditional placement patterns, guarding landing zones and greenside approaches without excessive visual intimidation. As a public facility in the densely populated New York metropolitan region, Pinch Brook serves a broad range of golfers seeking accessible daily-fee golf in a parkland setting. The course provides a straightforward test of golf that emphasizes accuracy and course management over length, fitting the constraints and character of its suburban location. The property's mature landscaping and established tree cover give the course a settled appearance despite its relatively modern design pedigree.
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
- Florham Park, NJ, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1983
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Rees Jones, Keith Evans
- Par
- 65
- Length
- 4,996 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.3/118
- Course Vaults score
- 5.4
Getting there
Pinch Brook Golf Course lies just thirty miles west of Newark Liberty International Airport, a straightforward drive that traces the arc of suburban New Jersey's wooded corridors into Morris County. The route west along Interstate 287 gradually sheds the density of the metropolitan fringe, giving way to the rolling, estate-dotted landscape that defines this corner of the state. Within forty minutes of wheels-down, the approach narrows onto tree-lined local roads in Florham Park, where Pinch Brook's understated entrance reveals itself as a quiet retreat from the hum of the nearby Meadowlands and Manhattan skyline.

FAQ
Common questions about Pinch Brook
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pinch Brook has a Course Vaults score of 5.4 out of 10 based on 32 logged golfers.
Pinch Brook was designed by Rees Jones and Keith Evans.
Yes. Pinch Brook is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Pinch Brook is 65.
Pinch Brook plays 4,996 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Pinch Brook is 118.





