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Baltusrol Golf Club (Lower)

Springfield, NJ
5/5 grail
Designed by A.W. Tillinghast  ·  4.7★ players
✈ EWR 8 mi · New York 17 mi
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Why it’s a grail

A storied A.W. Tillinghast design, the Lower Course at Baltusrol Golf Club is an elite private club renowned as a 5x U.S. Open and 2x PGA Championship host.

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Baltusrol Golf Club (Lower)
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4th (Lake Hole) & clubhouse
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3rd hole, Lower Course
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About the course

Designed by A.W. Tillinghast and opened in 1922, the Lower Course at Baltusrol Golf Club stands as a monument to Golden Age golf architecture. This exclusively private club, set amidst the gently rolling terrain of northern New Jersey, has consistently challenged the world's best golfers. Its championship pedigree includes numerous men's and women's majors, establishing its place among America's most historic and demanding venues.

Championships hosted: U.S. Open (5 times) · PGA Championship (2 times) · U.S. Amateur (3 times) · KPMG Women's PGA Championship (1 time) · U.S. Women's Open (1 time) · Walker Cup (1 time) · U.S. Junior Amateur (1 time) · U.S. Women's Amateur (1 time)

Player reviews

Google 4.7★ · 345 ratings
5★ · Stephania M · 9 months ago

I had the pleasure of attending an event at a truly beautiful venue. The staff were exceptionally friendly, and the decorations were lovely. The food was absolutely delicious, and the chicken was particularly tender.

5★ · Chanelle D · 2 years ago

Amazing experience but its only available to members. I had the privilege to dine at the infamous Baltusrol Golf Club where the PGA championships were hosted many times in the past. Their hall of fame boasts the legendary icons of the golf championship world.

5★ · Jeff Smith · 4 months ago

Shared the day with a member where the golf courses and practice facilities were 5 star. After golf , visited the pro shop where I encountered great merchandise and professional employees. The clubhouse rounded out a perfect golf day. Thanks

Annual charity events here

Recurring outings worth watching for — the door opens again each year.

  • Autism Speaks Fall Classic () benefiting Autism Speaks · 17th annual · ~September

Course timeline

  1. 1895Founded Baltusrol Golf Club
  2. 1901U.S. Women's Amateur
  3. 1904U.S. Amateur
  4. 1922Opened both the Lower and Upper courses, designed by A.W. Tillinghast
  5. 1926U.S. Amateur
  6. 1936U.S. Open
  7. 1946U.S. Amateur
  8. 1954U.S. Open
  9. 1961U.S. Women's Open
  10. 1967U.S. Open
  11. 1980U.S. Open
  12. 1986U.S. Junior Amateur
  13. 1993U.S. Open
  14. 2000Walker Cup
  15. 2005PGA Championship
  16. 2016PGA Championship
  17. 2021Restored by Gil Hanse
  18. 2023KPMG Women's PGA Championship