New Jersey National Golf Club

Basking Ridge itself sits in the heart of upscale Somerset County, a community with deep roots and serious golf infrastructure nearby — Baltusrol, Plainfield, and Navesink are all within reasonable range, which tells you something about the caliber of golfer this region breeds and attracts. The terrain here is nothing like the flat coastal plain people outside Jersey tend to imagine; it's hilly, wooded, and green.

New Jersey National plays as a serious challenge from the back tees but remains engaging across multiple tee options. The elevation shifts demand real course management, and the wooded corridors keep errant shots honest. This is a course that rewards multiple visits — each loop tends to reveal something you missed before.