RUMSON COUNTRY CLUB RIVER HOUSE

The Navesink River winds through this classic Jersey Shore layout, where elevated tees offer commanding views across tidal marshlands that come into play on nearly half the holes. Architect Donald Ross's routing maximizes the dramatic elevation changes, particularly on the back nine where approach shots must carry wetlands to reach greens perched on natural plateaus. Salt air and prevailing winds off Raritan Bay demand precise club selection, especially on the signature par-3 16th that plays directly over a tidal creek to a shallow, well-bunkered target.