Essex County Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in West Orange, NJ with a par of 71. It offers 4 tee sets: black (7,101 yards, slope 142, rating 75), blue (6,617 yards, slope 132, rating 72.1), white (6,296 yards, slope 129, rating 71), gold (5,999 yards, slope 132, rating 69.1). The hardest hole is #12, a par 4 playing 421 yards from the first tee.

Essex County Country Club

West Orange, NJ

blackS:142R:75
blueS:132R:72.1
whiteS:129R:71
goldS:132R:69.1

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Hole 1 satellite
1001501001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 12
385382369369

A straightforward opening par 4 with a fairly generous fairway that tightens as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect both sides of the putting surface, making approach accuracy important on this moderate length hole.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002PAR 4
2Par 4
HCP 14
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A short par 4 that offers birdie opportunity from the tee boxes. The compact length is offset by strategic hazards around the green and limited fairway width, demanding precision over distance.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502002503PAR 4
3Par 4
HCP 10
395376358358

A mid-length par 4 with a well-defined fairway corridor. Greenside bunkers frame the approach, and the putting surface's depth rewards accurate iron play.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502002501001502002504PAR 4
4Par 4
HCP 4
423420410410

A substantial par 4 that plays as one of the course's toughest holes. Length and strategic bunkering throughout the hole demand solid execution from tee to green.

Hole 5 satellite
1005PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 2
468443416410

The second-hardest hole on the course, this lengthy par 4 challenges golfers with its significant distance and demanding approach. Hazards frame the fairway and green, leaving little margin for error.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 3
6Par 3
HCP 18
173171164164

A short par 3 that serves as a welcome respite from the longer holes. A modest green surrounded by bunkers requires an accurate short iron, with minimal room for missed shots.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002507PAR 5
7Par 5
HCP 6
649560525455

A sweeping par 5 that invites aggressive play for those capable of reaching the green in two. The fairway curves with hazards positioned throughout, and the elevated green demands careful club selection on the final approach.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 5
8Par 5
HCP 8
534494467416

A reachable par 5 with a fairway that flows naturally through the hole. Strategic bunkering and the length of the hole reward solid striking, with the green approachable for birdie attempts.

Hole 9 satellite
1001502002509PAR 3
9Par 3
HCP 16
169147137137

A short par 3 playing under 150 yards from most tees. The modest distance belies the challenge posed by well-placed bunkers and a relatively compact green.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 11
440437427427

A substantial par 4 that plays longer than its yardage suggests. Fairway hazards and a protected green demand two quality strikes to reach the putting surface.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020025011PAR 3
11Par 3
HCP 15
208185174174

A mid-length par 3 with good elevation change and strategic green-side bunkering. The putting surface's shape and surrounding hazards make this a testing one-shot hole.

Hole 12 satellite
10015020025012PAR 4
12Par 4
HCP 1
462421383359

The stroke index one hole, this par 4 is the most difficult on the course due to its length and relentless hazard placement. Both the fairway and green demand precision striking and strategic positioning.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 5
13Par 5
HCP 7
585532487477

A challenging par 5 with length and complexity throughout. The fairway narrows at key distances, and bunkers protect approaches to a multi-tiered green that rewards accurate positioning.

Hole 14 satellite
10015014PAR 4
14Par 4
HCP 13
328311301301

A short par 4 that provides scoring opportunity despite its modest length. Strategic bunkers and fairway constriction near the green prevent this from being a gimme.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020025015PAR 3
15Par 3
HCP 17
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A dramatic par 3 playing from elevated tees to a well-bunkered green. The distance and hazard placement make club selection critical on this scenic one-shot hole.

Hole 16 satellite
10015020025016PAR 4
16Par 4
HCP 5
442422411346

A difficult par 4 that combines length with strategic bunkering throughout the hole. The fairway narrows significantly, and the green is protected on multiple sides, making this a stern test.

Hole 17 satellite
10015020025017PAR 4
17Par 4
HCP 9
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A solid par 4 with a fairly open fairway that rewards good driving position. Hazards frame the green's approach, and the modest length offers birdie potential for accurate ball strikers.

Hole 18 satellite
10015010015020025018PAR 4
18Par 4
HCP 3
488439423367

A finishing par 4 that plays as a formidable closing hole with significant length and hazards positioned to challenge the final approach. The difficulty of this hole makes a strong finish elusive.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par444443553364345434443571
HCP121410421868161115171317593
black385312395423468173649534169350844020846258532825544238548835937101
blue382285376420443171560494147327843718542153231121842237443933396617
white369277358410416164525467137312342717438348730120041136742331736296
gold369277358410410164455416137299642717435947730118534636736730035999

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