Somerset Hills Country Club
Architect: A.W. Tillinghast Year: 1918 180 Mine Mt Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 Phone: (908) 766-0043 Course Access: Private https://www.somersetcc.org/ |
Somerset Hills Country Club
Somerset Hills Country Club has a rich history that began over 100 years ago. The club was formed in 1899 for social and recreational purposes. The founders were primarily New York City residents and, thus, the use of “country” in the name of their Club.
The Club was originally situated along the Raritan River, partly in Bernards and partly in Bedminster Township. In 1918, the Club changed locations and the Club was built at its current site. The golf course was designed by A.W Tillinghast and is consistently rated one of the top 100 courses in the country.
For one hundred years, tennis “whites” have graced the grass courts of Somerset Hills. Although Somerset Hills has proudly hosted several national and international events, it has remained, first and foremost, a Club for members and their families.
In a rapidly changing technological world, we hope to pass on to future generations the traditions of simple elegance that are Somerset Hills Country Club.
The Club was originally situated along the Raritan River, partly in Bernards and partly in Bedminster Township. In 1918, the Club changed locations and the Club was built at its current site. The golf course was designed by A.W Tillinghast and is consistently rated one of the top 100 courses in the country.
For one hundred years, tennis “whites” have graced the grass courts of Somerset Hills. Although Somerset Hills has proudly hosted several national and international events, it has remained, first and foremost, a Club for members and their families.
In a rapidly changing technological world, we hope to pass on to future generations the traditions of simple elegance that are Somerset Hills Country Club.
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COURSE REVIEW BY: CHRIS MAVROS, GOLFADELPHIA
Course: Designed in 1919 by Seth Raynor, then by Stanley Thompson in 1948/50, Robert Bruce Harris in 1958, George Cobb in 1976, Geoffrey Cornish in 1979/90, Cornish and Brian Silva in 1985, Rees Jones in 1990/2002, Stan Gentry in 2002-18 and James Duncan this year, is Somerset Country Club. In St. Paul, Minnesota, Somerset maintains very much of its Raynor roots while the distinguished list of those who worked after him have done well to evolve the course within his style.
A terrific parkland setting with a great blend of hills, undulation changes, trees and water, the course uses the terrain nicely for a varied round. The Raynor character is self evident and possesses some terrific features, including the Redan at the Seventh and the subdued yet effective Biarritz at the Fifteenth. Subdued, at least in the sense of quiet, reflective and restrained, may be a good description of Somerset. There’s a pleasant charm floating about the place and with the notable history of the club and course, the classic character is impressive..... Click Here To Continue Reading
A terrific parkland setting with a great blend of hills, undulation changes, trees and water, the course uses the terrain nicely for a varied round. The Raynor character is self evident and possesses some terrific features, including the Redan at the Seventh and the subdued yet effective Biarritz at the Fifteenth. Subdued, at least in the sense of quiet, reflective and restrained, may be a good description of Somerset. There’s a pleasant charm floating about the place and with the notable history of the club and course, the classic character is impressive..... Click Here To Continue Reading