Designed in 1966 by prolific golf architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Rancocas Golf Club was named after a local Native American tribe. The 6,602-yard course is strategically incorporated within the landscape to preserve the area’s natural beauty throughout the course design. The front and back nines feature distinctly different characteristics—the front nine is thoroughly-bunkered, while the back nine is settled amid tree-lined fairways and rolling hills. The signature thirteenth hole at Rancocas Golf Club is a 568-yard par 5 with a double dogleg uphill to a green guarded by bunkers on all sides. With over 90 bunkers and a mix of Bent and Poa greens, this course offers unforgettable rounds and an exceptional golf experience.
Par 5 – 568 yards
On the signature thirteenth hole, you’ll encounter a double dogleg right that plays uphill on the second and third shots. The tee shot has O.B. right and bunkers left. The second and third shots are up a tight fairway with trees lining both sides. The long, narrow green is well-protected by bunkers on three sides and has a huge uphill swing in the middle.
On the signature thirteenth hole, you’ll encounter a double dogleg right that plays uphill on the second and third shots. The tee shot has O.B. right and bunkers left. The second and third shots are up a tight fairway with trees lining both sides. The long, narrow green is well-protected by bunkers on three sides and has a huge uphill swing in the middle.
Par 3 – 165 yards
This short par 3 is all carry over the Rancocas creek that loops around the left side of the green, which is sloped, undulated, and guarded by bunkers on the right. A three-putt is a very common occurrence on this hole.
This short par 3 is all carry over the Rancocas creek that loops around the left side of the green, which is sloped, undulated, and guarded by bunkers on the right. A three-putt is a very common occurrence on this hole.
Par 3 – 162 yards
A short par 3, this hole slopes deceivingly uphill and is guarded by bunkers in the front and on the left. The green is on the small side and slopes in multiple directions with several ridges throughout.
A short par 3, this hole slopes deceivingly uphill and is guarded by bunkers in the front and on the left. The green is on the small side and slopes in multiple directions with several ridges throughout.
Par 4 – 406 yards
This long par 4 has bunkers left and right guarding the fairway. The green is elevated with bunkers on the left and right as well, with a pond defending the front. Take pride in a par on this one.
This long par 4 has bunkers left and right guarding the fairway. The green is elevated with bunkers on the left and right as well, with a pond defending the front. Take pride in a par on this one.
Par 5 – 523 yards
On this risk/reward par 5, big hitters can reach the green in two, but it takes a good second shot to a long, narrow green over water. Watch out for O.B. all the way down the right side and fairway bunkers that alter your tee strategy. There’s also a hazard on the left that comes into play when laying up on your second shot. Don’t think about hitting it long over the green; unless you hit it in one of the three bunkers, you’ll find yourself O.B.
On this risk/reward par 5, big hitters can reach the green in two, but it takes a good second shot to a long, narrow green over water. Watch out for O.B. all the way down the right side and fairway bunkers that alter your tee strategy. There’s also a hazard on the left that comes into play when laying up on your second shot. Don’t think about hitting it long over the green; unless you hit it in one of the three bunkers, you’ll find yourself O.B.
Par 4 – 400 yards
On this tight dogleg left, the tee shot is everything. If you don’t find the fairway, you will most likely be punching down and hitting a wedge over a pond to a green with bunkers left, right, and long. The green has a huge slope in the middle.
On this tight dogleg left, the tee shot is everything. If you don’t find the fairway, you will most likely be punching down and hitting a wedge over a pond to a green with bunkers left, right, and long. The green has a huge slope in the middle.
