Springfield · United States · New Jersey
Baltusrol Golf Club
Upper Course
The Upper Course holds a recognized place in New York golf. A historic course overlooking the Hudson, it is located in Scarborough, New York. This course is set within a wooded park where playing lines are defined by trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by Hudson Valley-type terrain. It should be presented not as a mere destination, but as a golf experience unique to the United States, with its history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects the Upper Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial value.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,400 m · 1911
At a glance
The Upper Course holds a distinguished place in New Jersey golf, serving as Baltusrol's second major historic course. Located in Springfield, New Jersey, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways are carved between trees, bunkers, and water features. Its undulating terrain adds to the challenge, presenting numerous sloped lies and elevation changes. It should be experienced not merely as a destination, but as a quintessential American golf experience, defined by its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player.
Geography & setting
The Upper Course is located in Springfield, New Jersey, in the United States. The course unfolds within a wooded park where playing lines are defined by trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by undulating terrain that creates numerous sloped lies and elevation changes. This geographical overview should be further detailed by the exact nature of the soil, altitude, predominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Le second grand parcours historique de Baltusrol.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6500 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its parkland/Hudson Valley environment to strategically arrange angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Rankings
- #66
Practical information
- Official website
- www.baltusrol.org/