NJ
Cherry Valley Country Club is located in Skillman, New Jersey, and features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Rees Jones. The course plays to a par of 72 and measures 7,103 yards from the back tees, carrying a course rating of 74.1 and a slope of 142. The layout is characterized by rolling hills and woodlands that frame the fairways, with the design philosophy emphasizing a seamless integration with the natural contours of the land. The course presents a significant challenge through its undulated greens, contoured fairways, and strategic water hazards. Key features include two-tiered greens on several holes, elevated tee boxes, and numerous bunkers guarding the putting surfaces. The front nine concludes with the signature ninth hole, a 550-yard par 5 that is the longest on the course and features a large pond extending down the left side. The back nine includes the tenth hole, a downhill par 5 bisected by Beden’s Brook, which comes into play on the second shot. Specific hole characteristics highlight the course's difficulty and variety. The fourth hole is a 429-yard par 4 guarded by two ponds on the left and an elevated green protected by a deep bunker on the right. The sixth hole, a 434-yard par 4, features five greenside pot bunkers and a two-tiered green. The eighth hole is a short 156-yard par 3 with an elevated tee box and a green that slopes from back to front, featuring a central mound. The course offers multiple tee options, including blue, green, red, white, and Rees Jones tees, allowing for varied yardages and challenges for players of different skill levels.
