Golf serves the single largest recreation constituency in Somerset County and the Park Commission annually gives residents what they ask for...great golf at a reasonable price. The five county golf courses easily accommodate in excess of 175,000 rounds of golf each year.
Neshanic Valley at 2301 South Branch Road in Neshanic Station is the Park Commission flagship facility, attracting both local golfers and players from out of state who have discovered the championship caliber layout at very reasonable rates. The 27-hole layout, the 9-hole Academy Course, the Learning Center, and the recently renovated Callaway Golf Performance Center provide golfers with a complete play and practice experience.
For rainy days, the Hi-Def Simulator allows golfers to enjoy playing any one of 26 courses from around the world. The state-of-the-art club fitting and swing analysis system operated by Callaway-trained professionals accepts appointments by calling 908-369-8232.
Find out what's happening in Basking Ridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Neshanic Valley has been recognized by Golfweek as one of the Top 50 Public Courses in the country and is the only government-owned and operated facility to make the list. The same publication ranked Neshanic Valley as overall the 4th Best Course in New Jersey. In 2012, Neshanic Valley hosted one of thirteen United States Golf Association national championships. For information on hosting a golf outing at Neshanic Valley call Alan Conover at 908-369-8200.
The Neshanic Valley Golf Academy, held at the Learning Center, offers golf instruction to players of all skill levels. The practice facility includes a driving range, two practice holes, a putting green, and three practice chipping greens with bunkers. Instruction is available all year round and lesson programs include Individual Instruction, Playing Lessons, Small Group Instruction, Corporate Groups, Adult Group Education, and the Ladies Academy.
Find out what's happening in Basking Ridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Lesson programs that convene throughout the season include Spring Golf Skill Building, Junior Welcome to Golf, Boys Only Golf, Parent Golf School, Girls Only Golf, and Junior Golf School. For specific information call Head Pro Fred Glass at 908-369-8232.
The Junior Golf Program has grown dramatically since the opening of the Learning Center at Neshanic Valley, serving more than 900 of tomorrow’s golfers last year. Included in the Junior programs are Junior Golf Camps a Spring Tune- Up, the 29th Annual Junior Golf School, the Advanced Golf School, the Junior Golf League, the Pitch & Putt League, the 22nd Annual Pitch & Putt Tournament,
and the 25th Annual Family Golf Outing.
The Park Commission provides the opportunity for players of all ages to play competitive golf, with a full schedule of competitions including a season-long series of tournaments at all courses beginning in April.
The tournament schedule includes the “Welcome Back” tournament at all courses on Saturday, April 9; the 12th Annual William W. Anderson Match Play Tournament for Men & Women beginning on Saturday, April 30; the Pro/Celebrity Benefit Golf Tournament sponsored by the Somerset County Park Foundation on Monday, May 2; the individual club championships on Saturday and Sunday, June 4 & 5, July 9 & 10, July 16 & 17, August 6 & 7; the 57th Annual Dr. Michael S. Kline Memorial Somerset County Tournament for Men & Women beginning Saturday, September 10th; and the 38th Annual Senior (over age 62) Tournament for Men & Women on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. All tournaments require pre-registration and an entrance fee. Applications are available at each County Golf Shop.
Information on the golf courses and golf programs may be obtained by calling Bob Ransone, Deputy Director – Golf Management, at 908-369-1458, ext. 426.
Information on all Somerset County Park Commission programs and activities may be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org.
