3 Best Golf Courses in Paterson, NJ

“Preakness Valley Golf Course is a public 36-hole golf course, with a total of 377 acres, including 298 acres of parkland. The golf course is one of the first 100 golf courses established in the United States, according to Golf Magazine's January 1995 edition. Preakness Valley Golf Course presents a captivating landscape with water hazards, tree-lined fairways, and challenging rough and narrow passages, ensuring an unforgettable golfing experience. The welcoming team of professionals at Preakness Valley Golf Course invites members and visitors to enjoy their remarkable course. Their junior golf camps are tailored to develop both the mental and physical skills essential for the sport. The Certified PGA instructors are available to provide expert guidance and instruction.”

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“ Meadows Golf Club was designed by Francis J. Duane. Michael Billeci is the General Manager of the Meadows Golf Club. He caddied for former PGA touring professional Patrick Burke in the 1990s before leaving for an equipment manager position with the New Jersey Devils for almost 5 seasons. While Mike was able to drink from the Stanley Cup with the Devils, he still considers himself a lifelong New York Rangers fan. They have rerouted the golf course so golfers will finish the front 9 on a par 3. The Golfers who have played at The Meadows in the past will notice changes after completing the first hole. The course descriptions below are from the Blue Tees, which offer a very challenging round of golf. The golf course is located in Lincoln Park 7.9 miles away from Paterson.”

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“Rock Spring Golf Club features one of only two public golf courses in the United States designed by legendary architect Seth Raynor. Twelve of Raynor’s courses are on GOLF Magazine’s list of the Top 100 in the U.S. The 6,600-yard par-71 course that sits on a rolling, tree-lined site features many of Raynor’s trademark design elements with truly unique and creative green complexes. Rock Spring is also host to the New Jersey State Open, US Healthcare Classic, and many PGA and USGA qualifying events. The tournament packages at Rock Spring Golf Club in West Orange start at just 36 players or more and include a golf cart, VIP personalized cart signs, contest setup, format sheets, and overall tournament coordination and scoring by one of their TrueService staff members. The golf course is located in West Orange, 16.3 miles away from Paterson.”

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