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Ridgewood Country Club

Paramus, NJ
4/5 grail
Est. 1890  ·  Designed by A.W. Tillinghast  ·  4.7★ players
✈ EWR 18 mi · New York 17 mi
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Why it’s a grail

One of A.W. Tillinghast's most revered 27-hole designs, this private club has hosted multiple PGA Tour playoff events.

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Ridgewood Country Club

About the course

Ridgewood Country Club is a private, A.W. Tillinghast masterpiece nestled in the rolling parkland of Paramus, New Jersey, just northwest of New York City. The club was founded in 1890 and moved to its current, iconic Tillinghast-designed 27-hole facility in 1926. Renowned for its classic Golden Age architecture and robust championship history, the club’s facilities were recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. It has been a distinguished venue for top professional golf events.

Championships hosted: The Barclays (4 times) · Senior Players Championship

Player reviews

Google 4.7★ · 232 ratings
5★ · Marina Fridlyand · 4 months ago

We were at The Ridgewood Country Club yesterday, and it’s the kind of venue that makes a wedding day feel effortless. The staff was dialed‑in, warm, and genuinely attentive — the sort of team that keeps everything moving without ever being seen doing it. The

5★ · Tony Ma · 4 years ago

A spectacular 27 hole course topped up with a beautiful club house. Bring your best golf game here, you are going to need it to just make par... challenging and exciting!

5★ · Susan Latta · 9 months ago

Beautiful place with excellent drinks and friendly staff. Espresso martinis were delicious. Fresh vegetables and appetizers. Clean bathroom.

Annual charity events here

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

  • Vanguard Parent Crew Golf Tournament benefiting Vanguard Parent Crew · 29th annual · ~November

Course timeline

  1. 1890Founded in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
  2. 1890Course opens, designed by A.W. Tillinghast
  3. 1926Opened at current Paramus location with an A.W. Tillinghast 27-hole design
  4. 1990Senior Players Championship
  5. 2008Barclays (hosted 4×)
  6. 2015Facilities listed on National Register of Historic Places
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