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 course is located 9.9 miles away from Paterson. 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.

"Meadows Golf Club was designed by Francis J. Duane. Michael Billeci is the General Manager of the Meadows Golf Club. The golf course is located in Lincoln Park, 7.9 miles away from Paterson. 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.Although Mike celebrated a Stanley Cup victory with the New Jersey Devils, he still proudly considers himself a lifelong fan of the New York Rangers. 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.

"Rock Spring Golf Club is one of only two public golf courses in the United States designed by legendary golf course architect Seth Raynor. The golf course is located in West Orange, 16.3 miles away from Paterson. Twelve courses designed by Seth Raynor have been recognized on GOLF Magazine’s list of the Top 100 Courses in the United States. The 6,600-yard par-71 course that sits on a rolling, tree-lined site features many of Raynor’s trademark design elements, truly unique and imaginative 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.