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Bernardsville, NJ
Somerset Hills Country Club
Somerset Hills Country Club was organized in 1899 for recreation and social life. Its founders were largely New York City residents, a background reflected in the word “country” in the Club’s name.1
- Location
- Bernardsville, NJ
- Course
- 18 holes · par 71
- Club website
- Visit website
A country retreat moves to Bernardsville
The first property lay along the Raritan River, straddling Bernards and Bedminster townships. In 1918 the Club moved to its present home in Bernardsville, where golf and grass-court tennis became enduring parts of its life.1
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Sources and editorial notes2 references
Sources for this story
- About Us Somerset Hills Country Club
Formation, relocation and Tillinghast design
Consulted 2026-09-17