Somerset Hills Country Club
- Par
- 70
- Yardage
- 6,473yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1918
- Access
- Private
- Design
- Classic
History
Somerset Hills Country Club in the Bernardsville hills of New Jersey, designed by A.W. Tillinghast in 1918, is among his most intimate and thoughtful works. Tillinghast used the natural terrain with unusual restraint, following the contours of a beautiful glacially-formed valley to create a routing that feels organic and timeless. Its par-70 layout uses varied hole types and Tillinghast's trademark bold bunkering to create a course where local knowledge and precision matter enormously. Hosted the 2003 Walker Cup and the 1996 U.S. Women's Amateur, cementing its status as a worthy venue for elite amateur competition.
Signature Hole
13th hole, par 4, 427 yards — a long tree-framed hole with a deceptive approach to a Tillinghast green complex
Notable Tournaments
- 2003 Walker Cup
- 1996 U.S. Women's Amateur
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Somerset Hills Country Club public or private?
Somerset Hills Country Club is a private club. Play is generally limited to members and their accompanied guests.
Who designed Somerset Hills Country Club?
Somerset Hills Country Club was designed by A.W. Tillinghast and opened in 1918.
Where does Somerset Hills Country Club rank among the top golf courses in America?
Somerset Hills Country Club ranks #53 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.
What is the signature hole at Somerset Hills Country Club?
The signature hole at Somerset Hills Country Club is the 13th hole, par 4, 427 yards — a long tree-framed hole with a deceptive approach to a Tillinghast green complex.