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Somerset Hills Country Club

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Bernardsville, NJ · Founded 1899

Somerset Hills Country Club is a private golf club in Bernardsville, New Jersey, designed by A.W. Tillinghast in 1899. The club has 18 holes, a par of 71. The average member handicap is 15 with 28% single-digit players.

Tillinghast routed his 1899 New Jersey gem through natural Bernardsville hills, creating one of his most strategic and visually stunning designs. The course has hosted state amateur championships for over a century, with Tillinghast's original bunkering and green complexes largely intact.

Scorecard

6,703 yardsRating 73Slope 140

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Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Tot
Par	4	3	4	4	4	5	4	3	5	36	5	4	3	4	4	4	3	4	4	35	71
Blue	457	201	373	456	343	488	489	225	530	3,562	488	415	149	410	417	393	164	365	340	3,141	6,703
White	443	174	373	420	343	488	449	199	530	3,419	488	415	149	410	371	393	164	350	296	3,036	6,455
Gold	443	174	360	420	320	466	449	199	517	3,348	472	389	129	391	371	365	152	350	296	2,915	6,263
Gold	410	174	329	351	320	447	366	183	460	3,040	472	389	129	391	351	291	152	350	270	2,795	5,835
Hdcp	5	9	7	3	15	17	1	13	11		16	2	18	4	10	6	12	8	14

Membership Information

Membership Types

private

Member Profile

Competitive

Avg Handicap

Median Handicap13.8

Handicap Distribution

ScratchSingle digitTeens20+

Single-digit players28%

Gender split81% M / 19% F

Based on GHIN handicap data. Individual member information is not stored or displayed.

About Somerset Hills Country Club

Somerset Hills demands every club in the bag, with elevation changes that create dramatically different yardages depending on pin position and wind conditions. Tillinghast's strategic bunkering remains perfectly positioned to challenge modern equipment, forcing careful consideration of risk and reward on every shot. The course's routing through mature hardwood forests creates natural amphitheaters around several greens, giving even casual rounds a tournament atmosphere.

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Key Facts

Somerset Hills Country Club is located in Bernardsville, New Jersey.
Club type: private.
Course architect: A.W. Tillinghast.
Year founded: 1899.
Number of holes: 18.
Par: 71.
Average member handicap: 15.
Single-digit handicap players: 28%.
GHIN-registered members: 81.
Membership types: private.
Alister Index score: 80/100.

Frequently Asked Questions About Somerset Hills Country Club

How do I join Somerset Hills Country Club?

Somerset Hills Country Club is a private golf club offering private membership. Contact the club directly for current membership availability and application procedures.

What is the initiation fee at Somerset Hills Country Club?

The estimated initiation fee at Somerset Hills Country Club is $100,000, with annual dues of $5,000. Contact the club for the most current fee schedule.

Who designed Somerset Hills Country Club?

Somerset Hills Country Club was designed by A.W. Tillinghast. The course was established in 1899. It features 18 holes.

Where is Somerset Hills Country Club located?

Somerset Hills Country Club is located at 180 Mine Mt Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924. You can reach the club by phone at (908) 766-0043. Visit their website for directions and additional contact information.