Essex Fells Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Essex Fells, NJ with a par of 70. It offers 4 tee sets: blue (6,531 yards, slope 139, rating 72.4), blue/white (6,348 yards, slope 136, rating 71.6), white (6,163 yards, slope 133, rating 70.7), gold (5,473 yards, slope 125, rating 67.2). The hardest hole is #8, a par 4 playing 458 yards from the first tee.
Essex Fells Country Club
Essex Fells, NJ
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A long par 5 that plays downhill off the tee, offering birdie opportunity for longer hitters who can navigate the narrow approach. The fairway tightens significantly approaching the green, where bunkers and rough demand precision on the final shot.
A short par 4 that rewards accuracy over distance, with a tight landing area off the tee. The green is well-bunkered and sits elevated, making the approach shot the critical test on this deceptively challenging hole.
A mid-length par 3 to a relatively open green that provides a generous target from the tee. Water or rough may frame one or both sides, making club selection and solid contact essential.
A demanding par 4 that ranks among the most difficult on the front nine, with length and strategic hazards combining to test the golfer's full skill set. The fairway may narrow or bend, requiring both power and accuracy to reach a well-protected green.
The second-hardest hole on the course, this par 4 is a brute that demands a strong tee shot into a tight corridor. The approach to the green is equally exacting, with hazards positioned to catch anything wayward.
A mid-length par 3 with a green that sits firmly in play but requires the correct yardage to avoid trouble. Bunkers or water may guard the approaches, rewarding accurate tee shots.
A straightforward par 4 of moderate length where placement off the tee is more important than raw distance. The green complex presents the primary challenge, with strategic bunker placement demanding a precise approach shot.
Playing as the #1 handicap hole, this long par 4 tests every aspect of the golfer's game with both length and complexity. Multiple hazards and a narrow corridor into the green make this a formidable challenge.
A mid-length par 4 that plays somewhat easier than its handicap suggests, offering a chance to score well with solid execution. The fairway and green are relatively accessible but demand clean contact.
A lengthy par 3 that will test club selection and nerves, with limited margin for error around the green. Hazards frame the green's perimeter, rewarding accuracy and punishing misses.
A par 5 that offers realistic birdie opportunity for most players if the tee shot finds the fairway. The hole's length and layout reward position over power, with strategic hazards shaping the ideal approach to the green.
The easiest par 3 on the course, with a relatively open green and forgiving playing corridor from the tee. This is an excellent scoring opportunity despite its length.
A solid par 4 that demands a well-struck tee shot into a defined landing area, followed by an accurate approach to a protected green. Strategic bunkers and/or water guide the proper line through the hole.
A challenging par 4 that ranks in the top tier of difficulty, with length and hazard placement working in concert to demand excellence. Both tee shot and approach must be executed with precision to score well.
One of the four hardest holes on the course, this substantial par 4 requires power off the tee and a composed approach into a well-defended green. Strategic bunkering and/or water make this a defining test of the back nine.
Playing as the second-most difficult hole, this long par 4 is a true examination of skill with length, tight corridors, and hazards that penalize anything outside the fairway. The approach shot to a well-guarded green separates good scores from great ones.
A mid-length par 4 that plays shorter than its yardage suggests, offering a relatively accessible scoring opportunity on the back nine. The fairway and green are in play for solid shots, though strategic hazards punish poor execution.
A finishing par 4 that closes the round with a moderate-length challenge featuring strategic hazards around the green. The approach shot is the key to this hole, requiring placement and control to end the round on a positive note.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| HCP | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | |||
| blue | 519 | 342 | 181 | 385 | 400 | 193 | 377 | 458 | 347 | 3202 | 222 | 508 | 179 | 378 | 422 | 453 | 448 | 363 | 356 | 3329 | 6531 |
| blue/white | 503 | 342 | 181 | 365 | 400 | 174 | 377 | 444 | 347 | 3133 | 222 | 485 | 179 | 378 | 393 | 445 | 434 | 363 | 316 | 3215 | 6348 |
| white | 503 | 317 | 167 | 365 | 385 | 174 | 342 | 444 | 332 | 3029 | 203 | 485 | 157 | 365 | 393 | 445 | 434 | 336 | 316 | 3134 | 6163 |
| gold | 419 | 259 | 142 | 305 | 318 | 159 | 279 | 423 | 266 | 2570 | 187 | 445 | 152 | 360 | 332 | 412 | 426 | 311 | 278 | 2903 | 5473 |