Courtesy of Evan Schiller
Courtesy of Evan Schiller
Courtesy of Evan Schiller
Courtesy of Evan Schiller
Courtesy of the club
Courtesy of Evan Schiller
Liberty National Golf Club
Liberty National Golf Club
100 Caven Point Rd
Jersey City, NJ 07305-4606
United States
Overview
Like Bayonne Golf Club to the south, Liberty National Golf Club was a reclamation project, a super-expensive Superfund clean-up of New York harbor, replacing a putrid assortment of oil refineries and storage tanks with an intriguing combination of green grass and golden rough. By spreading 2 million cubic yards of fresh soil over the capped toxic wastes, architect Bob Cupp and pro-consultant Tom Kite started building something meant to be a major tournament venue. It has narrow bent-grass fairways, just 25 to 27 yards wide, and tiny, flawless bent-grass greens, averaging just 3,400 square feet. With several hundred mature hardwoods transplanted along the fairways, a couple of rock-lined streams edging greens and winding cart paths fashioned from brick, Liberty National looks like what Central Park might be if it were a golf course Liberty National sits just three miles southwest of the tip of Manhattan, so the views of the NYC skyline, and the Statue of Liberty, are tremendous.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
Second 100 Greatest: Ranked since 2019.
Highest ranking: 192nd, 2019-2020.
Best in State: Ranked in Top 10 in New Jersey from 2011-2018, 2023-'26; Top 15 from 2009-'10, 2019-'22.
2025-'26 ranking (and previous): 10th.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“The second you pull into the driveway at Liberty National, it feels like you're in the future with an ultramodern, ultra-high tek clubhouse sitting on the Hudson River. The course is likewise very modern-feeling, with a generally flat layout featuring plenty of fescue and artificial water hazards. The gorgeous views of the Statue of Liberty and downtown Manhattan are probably the most unique and memorable aspect of the course, but the conditioning is also excellent and the course is a serious challenge, playing windy and long with tight corridors and plenty of danger. It was too tough for PGA pros when they first played it, but is still a formidable challenge even after softening. One thing I did not expect but was pleasantly surprised by were the shot options, as almost every hole had some risk/reward nature attached. This was especially true on the par fives and short par fours. Liberty National is somewhat of a polarizing course and there are many detractors who say it is overly manicured and artificial. While I do prefer some of the classic designs in northern NJ, Liberty National is a very unique and memorable experience and definitely worth seeing if you get the chance."
Read More2026
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“A fun course to play, especially with all the views of New York City. Terrific set of par 4 holes. From quite long, to drivable. Strategic bunkering off site lines off tees makes you really think with the driver. Sometimes it was a 3 wood, sometimes it was a iron. Terrific condition. Course drains well as we have rain throughout the day. Fairways still ran fast, and greens putted great. Bunkering was perfect, even with the moisture."
Read More2026
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“Liberty National is really a unique experience to the world of golf. The views aren't something you get elsewhere. The course itself is very challenging and will test all facets of your game."
Read More2026
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“Liberty National benefits greatly from it's location, with stunning views of the NYC skyline and harbor. Very enjoyable to play, with lots of shot options, but easy to be distracted by the views! Aside from that it's pretty solid all-around though not extraordinary. Certainly worth a visit!"
Read More2024
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“If you have the ability to get on this course, I highly recommend it. The facilities are top notch and the course is excellently kept. Despite a rainier day, the course stayed dry and greens remained quick and true. It’s not the longest course, but elevation changes and well placed hazards keep holes varying throughout. The clubhouse and locker room are amazing, as well. Looks like a spaceship landed in Jersey City! State of the art inside and out, you won’t want to leave!"
Read More2023
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“The best question on this course is which hole has the best view of the Statue of Liberty."
Read More2023
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“You can't go here and not enjoy the experience. Great views, and a variety of holes that are playable for players of all skill levels."
Read More2022
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“A stunning course with amazing views of New York harbor, the Statue of Liberty, the New York City skyline and Jersey City. You can spend all day staring at the views, just amazing. Built on former superfund site the course will visually amaze you at times. Other than some of the best courses in Ireland, the Monterey Peninsula or Scotland, it would be tough to find a more scenic course."
Read More2021
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“Very unique green design features with run-off collection areas and elevation around them. A lot of creativity is required and felt like the course was a second shot course needing to hit the right portion of the greens to have success. Course almost has a Shadow Creek vibe to it. You are amazed that a golf course with that type of vegetation sits on that property overlooking the Manhattan skyline."
Read More2021
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“Perhaps the best conditioned greens you will play—firm and fast on an everyday basis, and the condition of fairways rivals the greens. Green complexes require accuracy on approaches and every short game shot in your bag."
Read More2020
