Trump National Bedminster
A modern Tom Fazio championship parkland in the New Jersey countryside, the Old Course at Bedminster hosted the 2017 U.S. Women's Open. A par 72 of about 7,565 yards, opened in 2004 and built for big events.
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The verdict
Trump National Golf Club Bedminster is a 36-hole private club in the rolling hunt country of Somerset County, New Jersey, about an hour west of New York City. Its showpiece is the Old Course, a Tom Fazio design that opened in 2004 and plays as a par 72 of about 7,565 yards from the championship tees. A second eighteen, the New Course, completes the facility.
The Old Course was built with championship play in mind and has staged significant events, including the 2017 U.S. Women's Open and the 2009 U.S. Junior Amateur. It is a polished, generously scaled Fazio layout with manicured conditioning, water in play on several holes and large, well bunkered greens. For a traveling golfer it is a high end modern private club within reach of Manhattan, reached through a member.
Bedminster Old at a glance
- Opened
- 2004
- Designer
- Tom Fazio
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,565 yds
- Green fee
- Members and guests
Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026 from the USGA and leading databases. Tom Fazio designed the Old Course, which opened in 2004; it plays as a par 72 of about 7,565 yards in Bedminster, New Jersey, and hosted the 2017 U.S. Women's Open. It is a private club; access is generally only through a member, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Old Course is classic modern Fazio: broad, beautifully presented fairways that flow with the natural roll of the land, framed by mounding, mature trees and reflective ponds. The course gives confident players room from the tee, then defends with strong, well guarded green complexes and water hazards that come into play on the second shot, a balance that made it a fair but demanding test for the world's best at the U.S. Women's Open.
Several holes route around and across water, and the closing stretch was set up to create finishing drama under tournament conditions. Conditioning is a hallmark, with bent grass surfaces kept fast and firm in season, and the scale of the property allows for a championship setup without feeling cramped.
What stays with players is the sheer polish of the place: a tournament ready Fazio course in the quiet New Jersey countryside, built and maintained to host the biggest events in the women's game.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; not generally open to public play, with access usually through a member |
| Green fee | No published public fee; any guest play is hosted by a member (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | An introduction through a member, arranged well in advance, is essential |
| On the day | Caddies and carts available; a collared shirt and traditional dress code expected |
| Getting there | Bedminster, in Somerset County about an hour west of Manhattan; Newark Liberty International Airport is roughly 45 minutes away |
| Best months | May through June and September through October, when the parkland is firm and fast |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; Bedminster is a private club and policies change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit with the club or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
The countryside around Bedminster and nearby Morristown offers a range of hotels close to the club, while Manhattan, about an hour east, provides the fullest choice of luxury lodging and dining for travelers building a wider trip. Newark Liberty International Airport is the nearest major gateway.
Bedminster anchors a strong central New Jersey golf itinerary and pairs naturally with the great Tillinghast and Ross courses of the region. We can arrange the introductions where possible and handle the lodging and transfers around your round.
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Trump National Bedminster questions
Who designed Trump National Bedminster and when did it open?
The Old Course at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster was designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 2004 in Bedminster, New Jersey. The club also has a second eighteen, the New Course.
What is the par and length of Trump National Bedminster?
The Old Course plays as a par 72 of about 7,565 yards from the championship tees, a Fazio parkland set across rolling New Jersey countryside.
What championships has Trump National Bedminster hosted?
Bedminster hosted the 2017 U.S. Women's Open and the 2009 U.S. Junior Amateur, among other events, and has been associated with several professional tournaments.
Can visitors play Trump National Bedminster?
Trump National Bedminster is a private members club and is not generally open to public play. Access is usually only through a member, so arranging a visit well in advance is essential.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; the 2017 U.S. Women's Open verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.