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Few golf experiences in central New Jersey feel as grounded in the working landscape of the region as Shepherd Hills, a course whose name nods to the agricultural heritage that still defines this corner of Monmouth County. Allentown itself is one of those quietly well-preserved small towns — a Colonial-era mill village with a Main Street that hasn't been paved over by development — and the golf here carries a similar unpretentious, functional character.
A par 69 signals straight away that this isn't a bomber's track. Layouts built around that number typically lean on shorter par 4s that reward precision and course management over raw distance, making the round accessible without feeling toothless. It's the kind of golf where local knowledge matters and regulars develop genuine affection for specific holes.
Central Jersey's golf scene is dense with everyday public and semi-private options serving a sprawling suburban population. Courses like Shepherd Hills fill an essential role — affordable, community-rooted, and genuinely playable for golfers of most abilities who simply want an honest round close to home.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE · men | 6,075 | 69.7 | 120 | 69 |
| WHITE · men | 5,507 | 67.1 | 115 | 70 |
| Gold · men | 5,082 | 65.2 | 112 | 70 |
| Red · men | 4,782 | 64 | 109 | 70 |
| RED · women | 4,782 | 68.1 | 115 | 72 |
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