Knob Hill Golf Club

The rolling hills of central New Jersey provide an unexpectedly dramatic canvas for this Arthur Hills design, where elevation changes of 150 feet create genuine strategic interest on nearly every hole. The par-4 13th plunges downhill through a chute of mature oaks before demanding a precise approach to a severely sloped green, while the finishing stretch climbs steadily upward with cross-winds that can turn a routine 7-iron into a career decision. Public golf rarely offers this caliber of conditioning and shot variety within an hour of Manhattan, making the drive from the city feel like a pilgrimage to proper golf terrain.