Princeton Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Princeton, NJ with a par of 70. It offers 3 tee sets: blue (6,005 yards, slope 123, rating 68.5), white (5,765 yards, slope 120, rating 67), red/gold (5,360 yards, slope 117, rating 64.8). The hardest hole is #3, a par 4 playing 420 yards from the first tee.
Princeton Country Club
Princeton, NJ
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A welcoming opener that plays as a straightforward par 4 with a wide fairway offering good angles into the green. Bunkers protect both sides of the approach, with the right side slightly tighter, making accuracy on the second shot important.
A birdie opportunity par 5 with a relatively open fairway that rewards aggressive play. Water hazards frame the left side throughout, while bunkers guard the right flank and cluster around the green to catch wayward approaches.
The course's most demanding par 4, requiring a precise tee shot on this straightaway hole where the fairway tightens considerably at the landing area. A series of strategic bunkers surrounds the elevated green, leaving little room for error on the approach.
A short par 3 with a well-bunkered green protected by hazards on both sides. The small target and bunker placement make club selection and accuracy crucial despite the reduced yardage.
A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that bends slightly, offering a fairly straightforward routing to the green. Bunkers frame the approach area, and a slight dogleg shape adds modest complexity to an otherwise playable hole.
A compact par 4 where the fairway is flanked by hazards on both sides, requiring a controlled tee shot to set up an accurate approach. The green's tight surroundings leave limited margin for error on the second shot.
A mid-length par 3 played to a green that sits slightly elevated with bunkers guarding the entrance. The hole's strategic bunkering and modest yardage make it a pivotal risk-reward test.
The second-most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 features a fairway that narrows toward the landing area and a well-defended green surrounded by bunkers. Precision from tee to green is essential on this challenging test.
A shorter par 4 with a forgiving fairway that allows players to approach the green with confidence. While the tighter green surroundings demand accuracy on the final shot, this hole offers a relatively straightforward routing.
A strong par 4 that plays moderately long with a fairway that tightens as it approaches the landing area. Bunkers defend the green on multiple sides, making the approach shot a critical test of accuracy.
A relatively short par 4 with a fair fairway that opens up approaches to the green. Moderate bunkering keeps the hole manageable while still requiring solid ball-striking for a scoring opportunity.
A mid-length par 4 with strategic bunker placement throughout that demands thoughtful positioning off the tee. The fairway and green surrounds create a well-balanced hole that tests consistency.
A par 3 of moderate length with a green protected by bunkers and bordered by hazards, particularly to the left. The elevated green and strategic bunkering make this a challenging mid-round test.
A difficult par 4 near the turn that plays relatively long with a fairway that tightens toward the green. Bunkers and water hazards conspire to create one of the course's most demanding approach shots.
A short par 4 that offers scoring opportunities despite its modest length, with a fairway that plays relatively open. The compact green is the primary focus, requiring accuracy on the approach to capitalize on this favorable hole.
A par 3 of moderate length with a green flanked by bunkers on both sides and water left. The tight green and strategic hazard placement demand an accurate tee shot to find the target.
A strong finishing par 5 with a fairway that bends through its routing, offering a rewarding hole for those who navigate the hazards. Water and bunkers frame the hole strategically, particularly guarding the approach to the green.
The course's most difficult finishing hole, this par 4 plays long with a fairway that demands precision off the tee before opening to a well-bunkered green. The challenging approach and demanding bunkering make it 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| HCP | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 2 | |||
| blue | 335 | 515 | 420 | 150 | 360 | 350 | 165 | 360 | 310 | 2965 | 370 | 345 | 350 | 180 | 385 | 290 | 170 | 520 | 430 | 3040 | 6005 |
| white | 320 | 505 | 405 | 135 | 345 | 340 | 160 | 340 | 305 | 2855 | 355 | 330 | 335 | 160 | 375 | 275 | 160 | 500 | 420 | 2910 | 5765 |
| red/gold | 300 | 470 | 380 | 110 | 325 | 320 | 145 | 315 | 290 | 2655 | 335 | 300 | 320 | 110 | 360 | 280 | 135 | 465 | 400 | 2705 | 5360 |