The Knoll East Golf Club

The Knoll East Golf Club sits in Parsippany, New Jersey, a suburban community in Morris County roughly thirty miles west of New York City. Designed by Hal Purdy and opened in the mid-1960s, the course represents the era's approach to public and semi-private golf development in northern New Jersey, where rolling terrain and mature hardwood forests provided natural settings for parkland layouts. Purdy, a regional architect active primarily in the Northeast during the postwar golf boom, designed numerous courses across New Jersey and neighboring states, typically working with moderate budgets to create playable layouts for everyday golfers. The course occupies terrain characteristic of the Piedmont region, with elevation changes and wooded corridors that define holes and frame playing corridors. The routing moves through a mix of open and tree-lined fairways, requiring accuracy off the tee and thoughtful approach play to greens that vary in size and contour. Water features and bunkers provide strategic interest without overwhelming the design, reflecting Purdy's practical approach to course architecture. The Knoll East serves the local golfing community in Morris County, an area with a strong golf tradition and numerous public and private facilities. The course offers a straightforward test of golf suited to a range of skill levels, emphasizing course management and solid ball-striking over extreme length or difficulty. Its location near major highways provides convenient access for golfers throughout the northern New Jersey region.