Essex Fells Country Club New Jersey
Essex Fells Country Club is a par-70 public course in New Jersey, playing 6,531 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 72.4 and slope of 139.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 14 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,531 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.4 / 139 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | New Jersey, USA |
| Coordinates | 40.8156, -74.2733 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,531 | 70 | 72.4 | 139 |
| Blue/White | 6,348 | 70 | 71.6 | 136 |
| White | 6,163 | 73 | 76.7 | 145 |
| Gold | 5,473 | 73 | 72.8 | 137 |
| Red | 5,338 | 73 | 71.9 | 136 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 72.4/139 | 519 | 342 | 181 | 385 | 400 | 193 | 377 | 458 | 347 | 3202 | 222 | 508 | 179 | 378 | 422 | 453 | 448 | 363 | 356 | 3329 | 6531 |
| Blue/White 71.6/136 | 503 | 342 | 181 | 365 | 400 | 174 | 377 | 444 | 347 | 3133 | 222 | 485 | 179 | 378 | 393 | 445 | 434 | 363 | 316 | 3215 | 6348 |
| White 76.7/145 | 503 | 317 | 167 | 365 | 385 | 174 | 342 | 444 | 332 | 3029 | 203 | 485 | 157 | 365 | 393 | 445 | 434 | 336 | 316 | 3134 | 6163 |
| Gold 72.8/137 | 419 | 259 | 142 | 305 | 318 | 159 | 279 | 423 | 266 | 2570 | 187 | 445 | 152 | 360 | 332 | 412 | 426 | 311 | 278 | 2903 | 5473 |
| Red 71.9/136 | 405 | 257 | 116 | 300 | 304 | 141 | 259 | 420 | 264 | 2466 | 175 | 441 | 149 | 357 | 330 | 416 | 425 | 304 | 275 | 2872 | 5338 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,531 yards, 72.4/139)
Course rating 2.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,163 yards, 76.7/145)
368 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.7 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,338 yards, 71.9/136)
1,193 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.9 above par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 12 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 519 yards. 11 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Essex Fells Country Club?
Essex Fells Country Club has a course rating of 72.4 and slope of 139 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 71.9 with a slope of 136.
How long is Essex Fells Country Club?
From the back tees, Essex Fells Country Club plays 6,531 yards. The course is par 70 with 14 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Essex Fells Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 8, a 458-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Essex Fells Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,531 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,338 yards).
Is Essex Fells Country Club public or private?
Essex Fells Country Club is a public golf course in New Jersey. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Essex Fells Country Club?
Nearby courses include Crestmont Country Club, Montclair Golf Club (West Orange), Upper Montclair Country Club, Hendricks Field Golf Course (Belleville).
Is there a yardage book for Essex Fells Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Essex Fells 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 Fells Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Essex Fells 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 Fells 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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