Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Evan Schiller
Fairmount Country Club
Chatham, NJ•Private
Panelists Score
Fairmount Country Club
400 Southern Blvd
Chatham, NJ 07928-1499
United States
Overview
A comprehensive bunker and irrigation project over the past few years has elevated Fairmount Country Club into the conversation among the hidden gem country clubs in North Jersey. The Hal Purdy design has a strong history, hosting an LPGA event in the 1980s, won by Nancy Lopez in 1985. The tree-lined layout meanders through two sects of land, including Chatham’s Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. A tree-removal program has opened up vistas and improved conditioning, and 62 bunkers were renovated with the Better Billy Bunker method. The highlights of the round include the terrific short par-4 fifth hole, the par-5 11th where players must navigate a water hazard with options including a right fairway strip and an ultra-difficult finishing three-hole stretch that rivals any in the area.
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Golf Digest Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
Reviews
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“Interesting greens and tight tee balls that demand shot shaping make for a compelling course."
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“A solid, mid-level club that is well-conditioned and known for its historical pedigree of accomplished players that have called this venue home."
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“Well conditioned course that's making steady improvements. The greens have good movement for their size, which makes for a fun challenge."
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“A very good member's course. The club is putting a ton of work in—most impressively the pool club that feels like a resort with a brand-new building, great bar, tennis and paddle courts, and a great pool."
Read More2025
