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Community Rankings · 2026

Best Golf Courses in New Jersey

Community-ranked golf courses in New Jersey, rated by real golfers using First Loop's Elo comparison system. Current top courses: Pine Valley Golf Club, Somerset Hills Country Club, Baltusrol Golf Club (Lower).

  1. #1
    Pine Valley Golf Club

    Pine Valley, NJ

    9.9/10
  2. #2
    Somerset Hills Country Club

    Bernardsville, NJ

    8.8/10
  3. #3
    Baltusrol Golf Club (Lower)

    Springfield, NJ

    8.6/10
  4. #4 8.5/10
  5. #5
    Baltusrol Golf Club (Upper)

    Springfield, NJ

    8.2/10
  6. #6
    Essex County Country Club

    West Orange, NJ

    8.1/10
  7. #7
    Spring Brook Country Club

    Morristown, NJ

    8.1/10
  8. #8 8.1/10
  9. #9
    Green Knoll Golf Course

    Bridgewater, NJ

    8.0/10
  10. #10 8.0/10
  11. #11
    Navesink Country Club

    Red Bank, NJ

    8.0/10
  12. #12
    Cape May National

    Cape May, NJ

    7.8/10
  13. #13
    Harbor Pines Golf Club

    Egg Harbor Twnshp, NJ

    7.8/10
  14. #14
    McCulloughs Emerald Golf Links

    Egg Harbor Twp, NJ

    7.8/10
  15. #15 7.8/10
  16. #16 7.6/10
  17. #17
    Alpine Country Club

    Demarest, NJ

    7.4/10
  18. #18
    Ash Brook Golf Course

    Scotch Plains, NJ

    7.4/10
  19. #19 7.4/10
  20. #20
    Ballamor Golf Club

    Egg Harbor Twp, NJ

    7.4/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best golf course in New Jersey?

According to the First Loop community, the top-ranked golf course in New Jersey is Pine Valley Golf Club, followed by Somerset Hills Country Club and Baltusrol Golf Club (Lower). Rankings are based on real golfer Elo comparisons.

How many golf courses are in New Jersey?

First Loop has 340 golf courses listed in New Jersey. Community rankings are updated continuously as golfers log rounds and rate courses head-to-head.

How are golf courses in New Jersey ranked on First Loop?

First Loop uses an Elo rating system — the same method used in chess and sports. Golfers who have played multiple courses compare them head-to-head, and the rankings reflect the community's collective opinion, not a single editorial panel.

Are these the best public golf courses in New Jersey?

First Loop ranks all golf courses in New Jersey — public, semi-private, and private — based on real golfer reviews. Filter or browse individual course pages to see green fees, conditions ratings, and community reviews for each.