Two County Golf Courses Featured in New Book

TWO SOMERSET COUNTY GOLF COURSES FEATURED IN
THE SEARCH FOR THE 50 MOST BEAUTIFUL GOLF HOLES
IN NEW JERSEY

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Somerset County Park Commission is honored to announce that two county-run golf courses have been featured in “The Search for the 50 Most Beautiful Golf Holes in New Jersey,” a recently published book by Dr. John T. Whiting.

The book includes photographs of the what Dr. Whiting has determined are the  fifty most beautiful golf holes in the state. Dr. Whiting explains his personal criteria for defining a “beautiful golf hole” is a golfer’s “wow” experience when reaching a tee box. He further documents his photojournalistic search for his top fifty, research that took years of visits to many of New Jersey’s most prestigious golf facilities. Categorized in par 3’s, par 4’s and par 5’s, the book features photographs of all selected holes.

Among the par 3 holes is Neshanic Valley Golf Course Lake number 8, measuring 117 to 204 yards from the five tee locations. The slightly uphill fairway features an intimidating pond on the right hand side. Neshanic Valley is located at 2301 South Branch Road in Neshanic Station, New Jersey

Among the par 4’s is the 17th hole at Warrenbrook Golf Course located at 500 Warrenville Road in Warren Township, New Jersey. This challenging short par 4 measures from 304 to 386 from three tee locations. The dogleg right opens up to a large pond protecting the large green.

Also selected in the par 4 category is Lake 7 hole at Neshanic Valley. The hole measures 259 to 382 yards from five tee positions. The dogleg left is guarded by a pond on the right and three sand traps to the left. The green is surrounded on the right and rear by water.

Among the par 5’s is number 9 on the Neshanic Valley Meadow Course, measuring 467 to 577 years from five tee positions. Two sand traps protect the landing area and the green is well protected by a pond on the left and a trap on the right.

Featured as the 11th hole on the authors “Fantasy 18” is the 17th at Warrenbrook. Among the other courses in the “Fantasy 18” are Hamilton Farm, TPC Jasna Polana, Seaview Resort and Spa, Trump National Colts Neck, and Bayonne Golf Club.

The book concludes with a history of golf in the Garden State.

“This is another well earned honor for Somerset County golf courses,” commented Bob Ransone, Deputy Director, Golf Operations. “Neshanic Valley has a deserved reputation as one of the top courses in the state. Having Warrenbrook included on the top 50 is a credit to the dedication of the people who maintain all five of our courses in championship condition.”

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Advice from the Park Commission on Dogs Runing Free

ADVICE FROM THE SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION:
Dogs Running Free Are a Nuisance to Canines & Humans

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Ranger Division of the Somerset County Park Commission would like all dog owners to be aware that it is illegal in all Somerset County municipalities to allow dogs to run free unless confined to a designated “Leash-Free” area.

Somerset County Parks, specifically the highly populated general-use parks including North Branch Park, Colonial Park, and Duke Island Park, prohibit dogs running free for the safety of both park visitors and pets. It is against Park Commission rules and regulations, in addition to municipal ordinances, to not maintain physical control over pets.

The Ranger Division concern is for the safety of pets including the possibility that they may be attacked by natural wildlife living in the parks. Additionally, the proximity of roads and vehicles to the fields and playgrounds poses a threat to the safety of dogs running free. On a personal level, fear of dogs by both children and adult visitors to the parks can cause unnecessarily uncomfortable situations.

The Somerset County Park Commission offers a Leash-Free Dog Area at Colonial Park. Details may be on the Park Commission web site at www.somersetcountyparks.org. Certain municipalities also offer leash-free areas. The Rangers suggest checking municipal web sites or going to www.bringfido.com.

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