Essex County Country Club West Orange, New Jersey
Essex County Country Club is a par-71 private course in West Orange, New Jersey, playing 7,101 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 75 and slope of 142.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,101 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75 / 142 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | West Orange, New Jersey, USA |
| Coordinates | 40.7842, -74.2620 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,101 | 6,493 | 71 | 75 | 142 |
| Blue | 6,617 | 6,051 | 71 | 72.1 | 132 |
| White | 6,296 | 5,757 | 71 | 71 | 129 |
| Gold | 5,999 | 5,485 | 71 | 69.1 | 132 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 75/142 | 385 | 312 | 395 | 423 | 468 | 173 | 649 | 534 | 169 | 3508 | 440 | 208 | 462 | 585 | 328 | 255 | 442 | 385 | 488 | 3593 | 7101 |
| Blue 72.1/132 | 382 | 285 | 376 | 420 | 443 | 171 | 560 | 494 | 147 | 3278 | 437 | 185 | 421 | 532 | 311 | 218 | 422 | 374 | 439 | 3339 | 6617 |
| White 71/129 | 369 | 277 | 358 | 410 | 416 | 164 | 525 | 467 | 137 | 3123 | 427 | 174 | 383 | 487 | 301 | 200 | 411 | 367 | 423 | 3173 | 6296 |
| Gold 69.1/132 | 369 | 277 | 358 | 410 | 410 | 164 | 455 | 416 | 137 | 2996 | 427 | 174 | 359 | 477 | 301 | 185 | 346 | 367 | 367 | 3003 | 5999 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 12 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,101 yards, 75/142)
Course rating 4.0 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (6,617 yards, 72.1/132)
484 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.1 above par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (5,999 yards, 69.1/132)
1,102 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.9 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 649 yards. 64 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 169 yards. 137 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Essex County Country Club?
Essex County Country Club has a course rating of 75 and slope of 142 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 69.1 with a slope of 132.
How long is Essex County Country Club?
From the back tees, Essex County Country Club plays 7,101 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Essex County Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 12, a 462-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Essex County Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,101 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (5,999 yards).
Is Essex County Country Club public or private?
Essex County Country Club is a private golf course in West Orange, New Jersey. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Essex County Country Club?
Nearby courses include Crestmont Country Club, Montclair Golf Club (West Orange), Maplewood Country Club, Hendricks Field Golf Course (Belleville).
Is there a yardage book for Essex County Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Essex County Country Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Essex County Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Essex County Country Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Essex County Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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