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
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| HCP | 12 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | |||
| black | 385 | 312 | 395 | 423 | 468 | 173 | 649 | 534 | 169 | 3508 | 440 | 208 | 462 | 585 | 328 | 255 | 442 | 385 | 488 | 3593 | 7101 |
| blue | 382 | 285 | 376 | 420 | 443 | 171 | 560 | 494 | 147 | 3278 | 437 | 185 | 421 | 532 | 311 | 218 | 422 | 374 | 439 | 3339 | 6617 |
| white | 369 | 277 | 358 | 410 | 416 | 164 | 525 | 467 | 137 | 3123 | 427 | 174 | 383 | 487 | 301 | 200 | 411 | 367 | 423 | 3173 | 6296 |
| gold | 369 | 277 | 358 | 410 | 410 | 164 | 455 | 416 | 137 | 2996 | 427 | 174 | 359 | 477 | 301 | 185 | 346 | 367 | 367 | 3003 | 5999 |