Private

Trenton Course

Trenton Country Club

West Trenton, NJ, USA
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18 holesPar 716,358 yds75.5/139

About this course

Trenton Country Club sits in West Trenton, New Jersey, designed by Tyler Rae. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the central New Jersey landscape, where elevation changes and natural contours shape the routing and playing strategy. The layout reflects early to mid-twentieth century design principles common to the region, with tree-lined fairways and greens that demand accurate approach play. The club serves the Trenton area golf community and has maintained a presence in New Jersey golf for decades. Its membership draws from the surrounding communities, and the course provides a traditional country club experience with both golf and social amenities. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural topography, requiring players to navigate varied lies and consider how the land movement affects shot selection. Trenton Country Club represents the kind of established regional facility that forms the backbone of American golf, offering members a well-maintained course in a setting that balances challenge with playability. The design emphasizes strategic positioning off the tee and rewards players who can control trajectory and spin into greens that reflect the architectural sensibilities of its era.

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.

1477

Best in World

1301

Best in USA

55

Best in NJ

Quick facts

Location
West Trenton, NJ, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1897
Holes
18
Designer
Tyler Rae
Par
71
Length
6,358 yards
Difficulty
75.5/139
Course Vaults score
7.8

Getting there

Trenton Country Club lies just beyond the western edge of New Jersey's capital, easily reached from either Newark Liberty International (EWR) - roughly an hour northeast - or Philadelphia International (PHL), a similar distance to the southwest. The drive from either hub follows major corridors before peeling onto quieter state routes that trace the wooded ridges above the Delaware River valley. As suburban sprawl gives way to the rolling, decidedly pastoral landscape of Mercer County, the final turn onto the club's tree-canopied drive feels like slipping through a discreet portal into old-guard tranquility, the kind that has defined this corner of the Mid-Atlantic for more than a century.

FAQ

Common questions about Trenton

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

Trenton has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 22 logged golfers.

Trenton was designed by Tyler Rae.

Trenton is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Trenton is 71.

Trenton plays 6,358 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Trenton is 139.

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