
Rumson Course
Rumson Country Club




About this course
Rumson Country Club, nestled in the heart of New Jersey's affluent Rumson area, possesses a timeless charm cultivated over a century, known for its strong and tenured membership. The course, a largely understated layout, quietly provides its exclusive community with a sporting retreat and social pillar. The original 1908 layout, shaped by Herbert Strong, features a classic parkland design threading through gently rolling terrain, favoring those who can work the ball with subtle fades. While not overly long, it rewards strategic placement and thoughtful approach shots. Subsequent updates, handled respectfully over the years, have ensured its playability for the modern game without sacrificing its old-world character. Rumson Country Club maintains a regional presence as a highly respected club known to the Jersey Shore, with a quiet membership who value privacy and tradition. Post-round, members gather, often enjoying the club's famed Manhattan Clam Chowder, a staple that reflects the area's rich coastal heritage.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NJ
Quick facts
- Location
- Rumson, NJ, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1910
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Herbert H. Burks
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,617 yards
- Difficulty
- 77.4/132
- Course Vaults score
- 7.7
Getting there
Most visitors to Rumson Country Club arrive via Newark Liberty International (EWR), roughly forty-five minutes north along the Garden State Parkway, though Teterboro Airport serves as the preferred gateway for private aviation. The drive south traces the coastal corridor through Monmouth County, trading urban density for the leafy, residential calm of the Rumson peninsula, where grand estates and yacht clubs line the Navesink River. The final turn onto Bingham Avenue delivers you to the club's understated entrance, a quiet threshold into one of New Jersey's most storied and discreet golfing sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Rumson
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Rumson has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 20 logged golfers.
Rumson was designed by Herbert H. Burks.
Rumson is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Rumson is 71.
Rumson plays 6,617 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Rumson is 132.




