Overview
Canoe Brook’s championship pedigree runs deep, ranking among our list of America’s 100 Greatest Courses from 1967 through 1970. The 36-hole facility hosts U.S. Open sectional qualifying every other year (on off years with Old Oaks and Century) on its North and South courses. With its thick rough, towering trees and difficult but well-conditioned greens, Canoe Brook is a mainstay among great New Jersey golf venues.
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Awards
Ranking history:
100 Greatest: Ranked 1967-1970.
Best in State: Ranked in Top 10 in New Jersey 1987-1993 & 2001-2003.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“Very good day in and out golf course. Not top 200"
Read More2024
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“A course that feels repetitive, as the holes are similar yardages and lack significant character. Would benefit tremendously from a restoration/renovation. The bunkering lacks character, and there is a need for tree removal which can be replaced by native areas/bunkering. An example of this is the 18th. The bones of this hole are tremendous, a 600+ yard downhill par 5 that traverses back towards the club house. However, it lacks visual appeal due to the abundance of trees, plain bunkering and lack of different grasses. I think Canoe Brook is a solid course, that with a restoration in the hands of the right person, could be a great course. This is not the case from a conditioning standpoint, as the course was firm and fast and was one of the best conditioned courses I have played all year."
Read More2022
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“A very private course but if you get a chance to play it, bring your big stick for it is a big course and once you reach the greens, the surfaces are quick. Only one forced carry, the par 3 5th over water to a shallow green."
Read More2022
Review
“A private country club in North Jersey, Canoe Brook features 36 holes that were initially designed by Walter Travis but has undergone significant changes since. The course features a lovely clubhouse, a difficult test, and superb conditions but there's really not much of architectural merit compared to many nearby private clubs."
Read More2022
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“Great layout. Very good conditions. Fancy clubhouse. Great guest rooms on the top of the clubhouse for visitors from out of town. Plays as a qualifier for The Open. The North course is the bigger more demanding course"
Read More2018
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