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Princeton Course

Princeton Country Club

Princeton, NJ, USA
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18 holesPar 706,005 yds70/126

About this course

Princeton Country Club's course in Princeton, New Jersey, was designed by the father-and-son team of Bill and David Gordon. The Gordons, active in the mid-Atlantic region during the latter half of the twentieth century, created a layout that fits naturally into the rolling terrain characteristic of central New Jersey. The property's wooded character and elevation changes provide variety in hole presentation and strategic options throughout the round. The routing takes advantage of the site's topography, with holes playing across slopes and through corridors of mature trees. Greens are typically elevated or contoured to reward accurate approach play, and bunkers are positioned to define landing areas and frame putting surfaces. Water comes into play on several holes, adding tactical considerations to club selection and shot placement. Princeton Country Club serves a membership drawn largely from the surrounding academic and professional community. The club maintains traditions common to established private clubs in the region, with an emphasis on member golf and social activities. The course provides a straightforward test of golf that rewards course management and consistent ball-striking without relying on excessive length or artificial difficulty. The club's location in Princeton places it within a community known for its educational institutions and historical significance in the region. The course reflects the design sensibilities of its era, offering members a familiar and playable layout suited to regular play.

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.

4126

Best in World

3883

Best in USA

170

Best in NJ

Quick facts

Location
Princeton, NJ, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1958
Holes
18
Par
70
Length
6,005 yards
Difficulty
70/126
Course Vaults score
5.1

Getting there

Princeton Country Club lies just over an hour southwest of Newark Liberty International (EWR), the gateway most travelers use to reach this corner of central New Jersey. Teterboro Airport serves those arriving by private aircraft, offering a discreet northern approach roughly forty minutes from the club. The drive from either point traces a gentle arc through suburban corridors before yielding to the leafy, academic calm of Princeton itself - stone walls, colonial architecture, and the unmistakable air of old-money restraint that has defined this enclave for generations.

FAQ

Common questions about Princeton

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

Princeton has a Course Vaults score of 5.1 out of 10 based on 28 logged golfers.

Princeton was designed by Bill Gordon and David Gordon.

Yes. Princeton is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Princeton is 70.

Princeton plays 6,005 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Princeton is 126.

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