Packanack Golf Club

The rolling terrain of northern New Jersey's glacial landscape creates natural elevation changes that designer A.W. Tillinghast exploited masterfully in 1963, particularly on the dramatic downhill par-3 12th that plays over a ravine to a green guarded by ancient oaks. The routing takes full advantage of the property's mature hardwoods and native stone outcroppings, demanding thoughtful club selection on approach shots where bailout areas are scarce. What elevates this daily-fee gem above the crowded New York metro market is its commitment to firm, fast conditions that reward precision over power—a rarity in an era of target golf.