near Kenilworth, New Jersey · Northern & Central New Jersey

Galloping Hill Golf Course

Willard Wilkinson's 1928 layout, called The Hill for its slopes, restored by Rees Jones in 2014 and the first county course to host the NJ State Open.

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About Galloping Hill Golf Course

Locals call it The Hill, and the name fits: 271 acres of rolling hills and valleys across Kenilworth and Union, with a reputation as one of the tougher courses around. It's a par 71 at 6,845 yards from the back tees.

Willard Wilkinson, who had worked with A.W. Tillinghast and Donald Ross before starting his own firm in 1924, designed it, and it opened in 1928. Union County owns it, and KemperSports has managed it since 2010. The county's plan to bring the New Jersey State Open here led to a Rees Jones renovation, finished in spring 2014, that went back to Wilkinson's original shot values, fixed the drainage, cleared trees and rebuilt every bunker.

In 2016 it became the first county-owned course to host the State Open, and only the second public one in 86 years. The New Jersey State Golf Association's headquarters sits in the clubhouse, overlooking the first tee. Next door, the Learning Center has 52 range stalls, 20 of them covered and heated, plus a 9-hole practice course (2,348 yards, par 33).

It's one of 75 courses Yoink watches in the Northern & Central New Jersey area, and The Learning Center at Galloping Hill is practically next door — handy when your first choice is booked solid.

Booking a tee time at Galloping Hill Golf Course

Book online or through the pro shop (908-241-8700). The way to get good times is a Players Card: the 7-day card ($45 for Union County residents, $35 for resident seniors 62 and over, $200 for non-residents) opens tee times 7 days and 12 hours ahead, at noon, and gets the card-holder green fee. The 14-day card (2 weeks and 12 hours) sold out for 2026.

Booking window and green fees at Galloping Hill Golf Course

Green fees. For 18 holes, most tee times on the booking page were listed at $68 to $81, and the middle price was $70. That's from 63 tee times dated Sep 26 to Oct 1, 2026. Prices change with the season, the day and the time, and can differ for residents. Whether a cart is included depends on the course.

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Galloping Hill Golf Course FAQ

Where is Galloping Hill Golf Course?

Galloping Hill Golf Course is near Kenilworth, New Jersey, in the Northern & Central New Jersey area.

Who designed Galloping Hill Golf Course, and when did it open?

Galloping Hill Golf Course was designed by Willard G. Wilkinson and opened in 1928.

Is Galloping Hill Golf Course open to the public?

Galloping Hill Golf Course is county (Union County), public, run by Union County; managed by KemperSports since January 2010.

How much does it cost to play Galloping Hill Golf Course?

For 18 holes, most tee times Yoink saw on the booking page were listed at $68 to $81 (middle price $70), from 63 tee times dated Sep 26 to Oct 1, 2026. Prices vary by day, time, season and residency.

How many holes is Galloping Hill Golf Course, and what's par?

Galloping Hill Golf Course is an 18-hole regulation course: 18 holes, par 71, 6,855 yards.

How do I get a tee time at Galloping Hill Golf Course when it's booked up?

Set a watch for Galloping Hill Golf Course in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.

What golf courses are near Galloping Hill Golf Course?

Nearby options include The Learning Center at Galloping Hill, Hyatt Hills Golf Complex and Shady Rest Country Club. Yoink watches 75 courses in the Northern & Central New Jersey area.

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Facts on this page come from these pages, checked 2026-09-28. Rates and booking rules change, so confirm with the course.

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