Montammy Golf Club

Montammy Golf Club, nestled in the quiet hills of Alpine, New Jersey, is the kind of place that doesn’t need to raise its voice. Just a short drive from Manhattan, it offers a graceful retreat from the noise of the world — understated, private, and deeply rooted in tradition. There’s a stillness here, a rhythm, that immediately tells you you’re somewhere special. It’s classic, but never dated. Refined, but never rigid.

The course winds through mature hardwoods and gentle elevation changes with a routing that feels natural, unforced — as if the land had always intended to be a golf course. Tree-lined fairways frame each shot with purpose. Elevated tees offer moments of quiet theater. And the bunkering, understated but strategic, asks all the right questions. It’s golf that rewards thought over muscle, tempo over tempo. The greens are fast and true, the walk is pleasant, and the round ends far too soon.

But Montammy is more than just a golf course. It’s a setting. A feeling. A club where every detail — from the grooming of the practice range to the view from the patio — feels intentional. There’s no need for spectacle here; the beauty is in the restraint. It’s the kind of place that stays with you. The kind of course you remember not just for one hole, but for how it made you feel the entire round. And in the end, isn’t that what the game is all about?

It’s a course that challenges the low handicapper while remaining playable for the everyday member—no small feat, and precisely what Jones does best. There’s a new energy at Montammy. It’s elegant. It’s demanding. And most of all—it’s fun.

Oakland Hills Country Club

Donald Ross felt his 1918 design was out-of-date for the 1951 U.S. Open and was prepared to remodel it. Sadly, he died in 1948, so Robert Trent Jones got the job. His rebunkering was overshadowed by ankle-deep rough, and after Ben Hogan closed with a 67, one of only two rounds under par 70 all week, to win his second consecutive Open, he complained that Jones had created a Frankenstein.

Frustrated with not being selected for any major championships for at least two decade period, Oakland Hills decided to undergo a complete renovation of the South Course in 2019. Led by Gil Hanse, the renovation removed trees, increased the size of greens and removed bunkers while increasing the size of the remaining ones.

The main goals of the renovation was to make play easier for the membership, while making the course formidable for potential major championships.

With six US Opens Oakland Hills is behind only Oakmont and Baltusrol for hosting the most national championships. The club has hosted the PGA Championship three times as well as the 2004 Ryder Cup. The next open date for the national championship is 2028.