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The Mattawang Course

The Mattawang Golf Club

Belle Mead, NJ, USA
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18 holesPar 726,805 yds72.8/126

About this course

The Mattawang Golf Club sits in Belle Mead, a Somerset County community in central New Jersey's rolling farmland corridor. Designed by Mike Myles, the course occupies terrain characteristic of the region's transition zone between the Piedmont and inner Coastal Plain, where gentle elevation changes and natural drainage patterns shape the playing corridors. The layout reflects a contemporary approach to routing across this agricultural landscape, with holes that work with the existing topography rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. The course takes its name from local geography, connecting the property to the area's historical identity. Belle Mead itself lies near the Raritan River watershed, and the surrounding Somerset County landscape has long been defined by horse farms, preserved open space, and residential development that maintains a semi-rural character. The Mattawang's setting reflects this balance, offering golf in a context that retains some pastoral quality despite proximity to central New Jersey's suburban corridors. As a Mike Myles design, the course likely emphasizes playability across skill levels while incorporating strategic elements that reward course management. Myles has worked on various projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, typically favoring layouts that respect natural landforms and provide clear sightlines. The Mattawang serves its membership as a private club, contributing to the regional golf landscape in an area where public and private facilities coexist within reasonable distance of both New York and Philadelphia metropolitan areas.

Quick facts

Location
Belle Mead, NJ, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1960
Holes
18
Designer
Mike Myles
Par
72
Length
6,805 yards
Difficulty
72.8/126
Course Vaults score
5.7

Getting there

The journey to The Mattawang Golf Club begins at Newark Liberty International (EWR), roughly forty-five minutes northeast, or from Teterboro Airport for those arriving by private aircraft. The drive west traces a graceful arc through central New Jersey's rolling countryside, leaving behind the density of the metropolitan corridor for the open farmland and horse country of Somerset County. As Route 206 gives way to quieter local roads near Belle Mead, the landscape softens into wooded estates and pastoral stretches, signaling arrival at one of the region's most discreet and meticulously maintained private sanctuaries.

FAQ

Common questions about The Mattawang

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

The Mattawang has a Course Vaults score of 5.7 out of 10 based on 22 logged golfers.

The Mattawang was designed by Mike Myles.

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

Par at The Mattawang is 72.

The Mattawang plays 6,805 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at The Mattawang is 126.

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