Watchung Valley Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Watchung, NJ with a par of 71. It offers 4 tee sets: championship (6,829 yards, slope 146, rating 73.7), blue (6,534 yards, slope 141, rating 72.3), green (6,199 yards, slope 136, rating 71), white (5,895 yards, slope 132, rating 69.4). The hardest hole is #2, a par 4 playing 445 yards from the first tee.
Watchung Valley Golf Club
Watchung, NJ
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A straightforward par 4 that plays slightly downhill with a fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers guard both sides of the putting surface, demanding accuracy on the approach shot to avoid sand play.
The #1 handicap hole is a demanding par 4 that requires length and precision off the tee. The fairway tightens considerably in the landing area, and the green is well-bunkered to penalize wayward approaches.
A reachable par 5 with a relatively open fairway that invites aggressive play from longer hitters. Strategic bunkering around the green and potential hazards in the approach zone reward careful positioning over distance.
A short par 3 that plays downhill to a receptive green. The hole's brevity makes it straightforward, but precision is still required to avoid the surrounding hazards and secure a birdie opportunity.
A lengthy par 5 that demands two solid shots to reach the green in regulation. The hole's length and typical hazard placement make this a significant test of sustained power and accuracy throughout the hole.
A compact par 4 where accuracy outweighs distance, with a narrow fairway that requires a controlled tee shot. The green is tightly guarded, making the approach shot the defining challenge of this shorter hole.
The #3 handicap hole is a strong par 4 that tests both distance and direction off the tee. Strategic hazards and a well-bunkered green combine to make this a formidable mid-length test.
A mid-length par 4 with a relatively open design that allows room for error from the tee. The approach to the green becomes the critical shot, where precision is required to avoid hazards surrounding the putting surface.
A medium-length par 3 that presents a genuine birdie opportunity for solid striking. The green is accessible, though hazards positioned around the edges reward accuracy and proper distance control.
A compact par 4 that plays shorter than its length suggests, offering scoring opportunity for those who find the fairway. The green's design and surrounding protection make the approach shot the key to success.
A par 3 of moderate length with a green that requires a precise strike to avoid surrounding trouble. The hole's relatively forgiving nature provides a chance to birdie if the tee shot finds the target.
The #4 handicap hole is a substantial par 4 that demands both distance and direction to set up a manageable approach. Hazards strategically placed throughout the hole test concentration and shot-making ability.
The shortest par 3 on the course, this hole is deceivingly straightforward with a small, well-guarded green. Despite its brevity, the tight target area makes it a definite test despite the reduced yardage.
A strong par 4 of considerable length that requires sustained power and accuracy off the tee. The fairway narrows in the approach zone, and the green's hazard placement demands a well-executed second shot.
A short par 4 that plays well under typical length for the hole type, inviting aggressive play from the tee. The compact green and surrounding hazards still demand precision despite the reduced yardage.
The #2 handicap hole is a lengthy par 4 that stands among the course's most challenging tests. Length combined with strategic hazard placement throughout rewards only the most accurate and powerful ball strikers.
A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that provides reasonable room for the tee shot. The approach to the green requires careful distance control and accuracy to avoid hazards guarding the putting surface.
A strong finishing par 5 that allows aggressive players a chance to birdie and close with momentum. Length and hazard placement throughout the hole demand two precise shots to set up a reasonable approach to the well-protected green.
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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| HCP | 5 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 6 | |||
| championship | 434 | 476 | 493 | 137 | 515 | 356 | 430 | 365 | 202 | 3408 | 353 | 203 | 465 | 166 | 463 | 337 | 483 | 380 | 571 | 3421 | 6829 |
| blue | 423 | 445 | 464 | 132 | 512 | 345 | 401 | 355 | 198 | 3275 | 343 | 190 | 434 | 155 | 451 | 320 | 458 | 371 | 537 | 3259 | 6534 |
| green | 335 | 436 | 439 | 124 | 507 | 321 | 397 | 335 | 188 | 3082 | 335 | 167 | 405 | 136 | 437 | 308 | 450 | 361 | 518 | 3117 | 6199 |
| white | 320 | 411 | 432 | 121 | 489 | 286 | 382 | 318 | 157 | 2916 | 328 | 154 | 376 | 128 | 417 | 295 | 424 | 354 | 503 | 2979 | 5895 |