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Francis Byrne Golf Course

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Francis A. Byrne is an Essex County course in West Orange, built in 1928 by Seth Raynor and Charles Banks as a private club and now open to the public. It is known for template holes including a Road Hole, Biarritz, Short, Redan and Eden, and was restored by Stephen Kay. The par 70 course plays 6,971 yards from the Black tees (74.1/140).

  • Public
  • 18 holes
  • Par 70
  • Designed by Seth Raynor and Charles Banks
  • Opened 1928

Course strategy

Read the card before you play it

Par704 par 3s · 12 par 4s · 2 par 5s
Yardage · Gold5,3152,511 out · 2,804 in

Walk the course

Francis Byrne Golf Course hole by hole

Out
In

Hole 1

Par 4Hcp 5

346

yds ·Gold

Road. A 418-yard par 4 modeled on the Road Hole at St. Andrews, with a deep pot bunker guarding a green that has two false fronts.

ScorecardView the full scorecard

Distances in yards

Scorecard (distances in yards)
HoleParHcpBlueWhiteGoldRed
145395385346306
2311216209160105
347405398346268
4413341334229211
5317171144120104
641424407357347
7415347337268250
849387380316275
943440421369359
Out343,1263,0152,5112,225
10410392382325306
1148402395358328
1242437356346326
1346392378326303
14318163137126115
15516470460384344
1644425326313295
17312203193155133
18514539531471454
In363,4233,1582,8042,604
Total706,5496,1735,3154,829
Rating / Slope73.0 / 12670.8 / 12566.6 / 119—
Women's rating / slope—77.0 / 138—71.3 / 124

Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Before you go

Everything to know on arrival

Know before you go

  • Book a tee time online or call the course
  • Wear a collared shirt and soft spikes
  • Bring your own set of clubs
  • Keep carts on the paths around tees and greens
  • Keep pace with the group in front of you

Dress code

Shirts must be collared and worn at all times. Soft spikes only.

Carts & walking

Carts are available to rent for 18 holes. The scorecard asks players to observe the 90-degree cart rule and keep carts on the paths around tees and greens.

Policies

County cardholders and non-cardholders can both play, with different rates, and weekday, weekend, twilight, senior and junior rates apply. Each player must have their own set of clubs. Out of bounds runs along the fence to the right of holes 1, 2 and 3, and on hole 9 it is marked to the right with white stakes. The county publishes a golf policies manual on the course page.

Quick answers

Francis Byrne Golf Course at a glance

Is Francis Byrne Golf Course open to the public?

Yes. Francis Byrne Golf Course is a public course.

How many holes does Francis Byrne Golf Course have, and what's the par?

Francis Byrne Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 70, from 4,829 to 6,549 yards depending on the tees.

Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Francis Byrne Golf Course?

Yes. This guide covers Francis Byrne Golf Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.

Who designed Francis Byrne Golf Course?

Francis Byrne Golf Course was designed by Seth Raynor and Charles Banks and opened in 1928.

What's the dress code at Francis Byrne Golf Course?

Shirts must be collared and worn at all times. Soft spikes only.

What are the cart and walking rules at Francis Byrne Golf Course?

Carts are available to rent for 18 holes. The scorecard asks players to observe the 90-degree cart rule and keep carts on the paths around tees and greens.

How do you book a tee time at Francis Byrne Golf Course?

Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (973) 736-2306.

Where is Francis Byrne Golf Course?

Francis Byrne Golf Course is at 1100 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052.

Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.

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