Francis Byrne Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in West Orange, NJ with a par of 70. It offers 4 tee sets: blue (6,750 yards, slope 135, rating 73.6), white (6,235 yards, slope 132, rating 71.2), white/gold (5,841 yards, slope 130, rating 69), gold (5,266 yards, slope 122, rating 66). The hardest hole is #4, a par 4 playing 405 yards from the first tee.
Francis Byrne Golf Course
West Orange, NJ
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A straightforward opening par 4 with a fairly open fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers guard the right side of the green, making accuracy on the approach shot important to avoid a difficult recovery.
A short par 3 requiring a controlled tee shot to a well-bunkered green. The hole's brevity is deceptive—precise distance control is essential to avoid the hazards surrounding the putting surface.
A demanding par 4 that plays as one of the course's most difficult holes. The fairway is relatively open off the tee, but the approach to the green requires careful placement with hazards defending both sides.
Francis Byrne's signature hole—a formidable par 4 that ranks as the #1 handicap. Water hazards and strategic bunkering create a severe test from tee to green, demanding both length and precision.
A modest par 3 that provides a brief respite on the front nine. Despite its short length, the green's positioning and surrounding bunkers make club selection and accuracy critical.
A challenging par 4 with length and hazards creating a stern examination. The fairway is bordered by trouble, and the green is protected by bunkers that punish errant approaches.
A mid-length par 4 with a character-filled fairway that demands positional accuracy off the tee. The approach shot requires careful navigation around greenside hazards to reach a relatively small target.
A manageable par 4 with a fair fairway and a straightforward approach. While not overly long, bunkers and other hazards frame the green to keep the hole interesting.
A long and powerful par 4 that closes the front nine as the third-hardest hole on the course. The extra length combined with strategic hazards makes this a formidable finishing hole for the first nine.
A solid par 4 that opens the back nine with a fairway that demands accuracy off the tee. Hazards frame the approach zone, rewarding straight shots with a clear path to the green.
A steady par 4 with consistent length and a fairway that offers reasonable room for the tee shot. Bunkers and hazards tighten around the green, increasing the difficulty of the approach.
The back nine's most formidable test—a long par 4 ranking as the second-hardest hole on the course. Hazards and strategic bunkering throughout the hole demand sustained excellence from tee to green.
A strong par 4 with good character and a fairway that rewards an accurate tee shot. The approach must navigate hazards guarding the green, with little margin for error.
The course's most forgiving par 3, playing relatively short but still requiring precision to avoid the bunkers and hazards surrounding the green. Distance control and accurate aim are the primary considerations.
A reachable par 5 that provides scoring opportunity despite its moderate length. The fairway opens reasonably well off the tee, though hazards strategically positioned throughout require thoughtful routing to the green.
A formidable par 4 ranking among the course's toughest holes with both length and hazard complexity. The hole demands power and precision, with bunkers and water creating a narrow corridor to the green.
A relatively short par 4 that offers a momentary break in difficulty without sacrificing interest. Hazards still frame the fairway and green, keeping the hole from becoming routine.
A solid finishing par 4 with a fairway that allows for a good drive and a clear approach shot to the green. The hole concludes the round with a balanced challenge, with bunkers guarding the green to provide a fitting final test.
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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| HCP | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 12 | |||
| blue | 391 | 230 | 400 | 405 | 140 | 420 | 395 | 385 | 465 | 3231 | 411 | 415 | 445 | 395 | 175 | 490 | 438 | 360 | 390 | 3519 | 6750 |
| white | 345 | 211 | 390 | 365 | 129 | 407 | 360 | 352 | 435 | 2994 | 363 | 388 | 430 | 365 | 130 | 450 | 418 | 330 | 367 | 3241 | 6235 |
| white/gold | 345 | 125 | 345 | 365 | 129 | 350 | 360 | 352 | 425 | 2796 | 315 | 375 | 350 | 365 | 130 | 450 | 380 | 330 | 350 | 3045 | 5841 |
| gold | 300 | 125 | 345 | 215 | 122 | 350 | 246 | 288 | 425 | 2416 | 315 | 375 | 350 | 350 | 115 | 340 | 380 | 275 | 350 | 2850 | 5266 |