TPC Jasna Polana
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,098yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1998
- Access
- Private
- Design
- Modern
History
TPC Jasna Polana is built on the former 226-acre estate of J. Seward Johnson I and his third wife Barbara Piasecka Johnson, a Polish-born philanthropist. The name means 'bright glade' in Polish. Following Johnson's death, Piasecka Johnson converted the Jasna Polana estate — including its landmark neoclassical mansion designed by Wallace K. Harrison — into an exclusive private country club and hired nine-time major champion Gary Player to design the championship golf course, which opened in 1998. Player crafted a par-72, 7,098-yard layout across the rolling countryside of Princeton Township, New Jersey, incorporating significant elevation changes, natural water features, and strategic bunkering throughout the 230-acre property. The Georgian-style mansion serves as the clubhouse and restaurant, giving TPC Jasna Polana a uniquely grand country estate character among TPC clubs. The course was the venue for a Shell's Wonderful World of Golf televised match between Tom Watson and Hale Irwin in 1999.
Signature Hole
18th hole, par 5 — a sweeping finisher descending through the estate's rolling countryside toward the grand mansion clubhouse, with strategic bunkers and natural water hazards framing the approach
Notable Tournaments
- Shell's Wonderful World of Golf (televised match, Tom Watson vs. Hale Irwin, 1999)
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is TPC Jasna Polana public or private?
TPC Jasna Polana is a private club. Play is generally limited to members and their accompanied guests.
Who designed TPC Jasna Polana?
TPC Jasna Polana was designed by Gary Player and opened in 1998.
Is TPC Jasna Polana a TPC Network course?
Yes. TPC Jasna Polana is part of the TPC Network operated by the PGA TOUR. It is featured here as a notable tour venue rather than a consensus top-100 course.
What is the signature hole at TPC Jasna Polana?
The signature hole at TPC Jasna Polana is the 18th hole, par 5 — a sweeping finisher descending through the estate's rolling countryside toward the grand mansion clubhouse, with strategic bunkers and natural water hazards framing the approach.