Rockleigh Golf Course

Closed for the Winter

Watch for a March Opening

Rockleigh - Bergen County Golf Course

15 Paris Avenue, Rockleigh Borough, New Jersey

Course Design: Alfred H. Tull and Robert Trent Jones 

Current Conditions Message Board: 201-768-6353

Automated Tee-Time Reservation System: 201-343-4441

«« Red:    Par: 36
Black Tees: 3529
White  Tees: 3244
Gold Tees: 3003
Red Tees: 2669

«« White:   Par: 36
Black Tees: 3283
White Tees: 3054
Gold Tees: 2795
Red Tees: 2585

«« Blue:     Par: 36
White Tees: 3156
Red Tees: 2794

Features:  The Rockleigh offers a comfortable and roomy triple course of 264 acres at the base of the Palisades western slope in Bergen County's "Northern Valley".  In 1957 Alfred H. Tull laid out the original 18 hole course (Red and White) over the rolling pastures of 18th Century Dutch farms. This first public golf course in Bergen County opened on April 1st, 1959. Then in 1964, Robert Trent Jones added the additional nine (Blue).  You can count on getting your money's worth from this classic creation of these great master designers. The turn of the 21^st Century has seen a complete renovation of the Red and White courses. Re-designed by Robert McNeil of The Northeast Golf Company, improvements include all new tees with increased yardage, reworked bunkering, as well as new greens at White 5 and Red 4. Improvements also include drainage and an impressive new cart path system.

       The greens are well above-average and comparable to those of many private clubs.  The rolling greensward and meadow against the backdrop of the steeply wooded Palisades western slope contribute to the feeling of openness and add immeasurably to game as each season unfolds.  The stone field-house accommodates a Clubhouse, Locker room, Pro Shop, and spacious Snack-Bar. 

       Delays have been just about eliminated by an automated tee time reservation system. There is a standby list for golfers willing to wait for the first available tee time and a foursome is taken from the standby list every hour. In addition, cancelled reservations are filled from golfers on the list. With tee times spaced at 10 minute intervals, the number of golfers on the course is limited. A round can be completed in a reasonable 4½ hours, often quicker. The course can handle up to 500 golfers a day. 

Layout:  The Sparkill Creek meanders through all three courses and Tull made extensive use of water.  However, a decent shot will usually avoid disaster.  Trent Jones frequently pinches the fairway. Each of the three 9-hole courses has its own characteristics and offers particular challenges. 

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The Red Course, by Alfred Tull is the most challenging, highlighted by the tricky, par-3 Red No. 4 with a new reconstructed green.  Jersey Golfer Magazine voted Red No. 7 "one the nicest fairways in the state" - and it remains that way.   

The White Course, also by Alfred Tull, is not quite up-and-down. White No. 3 is an unusual green shot. White No. 4 green was re-designed in 2003.   

The Blue Course, by Robert Trent Jones, is relatively flat with Blue No. 7 (par 5; 536 yards) the 2^nd longest hole of the three courses.

Dress Code for 2004:  Golf shoes or sneakers, collared shirt, slacks or Bermuda shorts required; no denim. 

Registration fees for 2004:  Both county residents and non-residents must register in order to play on Bergen County golf courses. Adult registration: $25.00. Senior/Junior resident registration: $18.00.

Greens fees for 2004:  

Monday through Friday:
Bergen County adult residents: regular $18, twilight $14.
Bergen County seniors and juniors: regular $12, twilight $9.
NJ, non-county residents: regular $40, twilight $30.
Out-of-state: regular $55, twilight $45.

Weekends and holidays:
Bergen County adult residents: regular $23, twilight $17;
Bergen County seniors and juniors: regular $20, twilight $15.
NJ, non-county residents: regular $48, twilight $35.
Out-of-state: regular $55, twilight $45.

Tee times:  Automated Tee-Time Reservation System:  201-343-4441

Bergen County residents with ID should call seven days in advance at 7 p.m. for $2.

Register ($25 adults, $18 seniors and juniors) either at the administration office in Hackensack, or at any of the four County-run courses. Proof of residency required.

Non-residents with ID call three days ahead at 7 p.m. for $4.

Notification of cancellations must be made, using the same phone number, before 10:00 PM the night before. No Show Fees will be imposed and access to the Automated Tee-Time Reservation System will be blocked until the No Show Fee is paid.

Directions:  

1. Palisades Parkway to Exit 5S (Tappan, NY Rte 303 South). 

2. Pass through 3 traffic lights:

- Past 1st light: Kings Highway
- Past 2nd light: Oak Tree Road
     [In Northvale, NJ, Rte 303
     becomes Livingston Avenue.]
- Past 3rd light: Pegasus Ave

3. Left at the 4th light: Paris Avenue;
   proceed ~0.3 Mile into Rockleigh, NJ. Course is immediately on right.

Phone: (201) 768-6354

For more information, visit:
Bergen County Golf
A division of the Bergen County Department of Parks
Dennis McNerney, County Executive
Frank Debari, Director of Parks