3 Best Golf Courses in Newark, NJ

"Weequahic Golf Course is designed by George Low and has a par of 70, measuring 5,729 yards in length with a slope of 121. The golf course has small greens and measures just under 6,000 yards, to provide an ideal landscape for golfing, making the scoring easier. Essex County Weequahic Park Golf Course is set on a beautifully maintained property. The third hole, an uphill par 5, stands out as a signature feature of the course, flanked by two substantial bunkers. Concluding at a green positioned at the foot of a gentle incline, adding both challenge and visual appeal to the layout. The golf course offers a range of green fees and golf cart rentals, making it a standard value destination for golf enthusiasts seeking a memorable and challenging round of golf in a historic setting.

"Galloping Hill Golf Course, located in Kenilworth, New Jersey, features an 18-hole championship layout measuring 6,845 yards with a par of 71, designed by Williard G. Wilkinson. The facility also includes a 9-hole learning course spanning 2,348 yards with a par of 33, which complements the advanced Learning Center. Opened in October 2009, the Learning Center provides 52 practice stalls—20 of which are covered and heated—and a 45,000-square-foot practice area. The 9-hole course offers an opportunity to apply instruction from the Learning Center in a practical setting. Galloping Hill Golf Course accommodates golfers of all skill levels and is situated approximately 8.3 miles from Newark.

"Rock Spring Golf Club features a 6,600-yard par-71 course on a rolling, tree-lined site. The Golf Club was designed by the legendary architect Seth Raynor. The course features Raynor's signature design elements combined with extremely distinctive and inventive green complexes. Rock Spring Golf Club also has a clubhouse where members can enjoy views of the Manhattan skyline, Cable Lake, and Second Mountain. Twelve of Raynor’s courses are on GOLF Magazine’s list of the Top 100 in the U.S. Private and group lessons are available with their PGA-certified instructor, Brian Lermack. They have a well-trained and friendly golf professional at Rock Spring Golf Club who strives to offer guidance to their golfers at reasonable prices. Rock Spring Golf Club offers many options according to the golfer's playing skill level. They host banquets for groups of 50-150 guests.