Baltusrol Golf Club
National Historic Landmark

Baltusrol Golf Club

Springfield, Union County, New Jersey
Listed
May 5, 2005
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05000374

About this property

The Baltusrol Golf Club is a private 36-hole golf club in Springfield, New Jersey, United States, about twenty miles (30 km) west of New York City. It was founded 131 years ago in 1895 by Louis Keller. In 1985, Baltusrol became the first club to have hosted both the U.S. Open and Women's U.S. Open on two different courses. Both courses were originally designed by A. W. Tillinghast in 1918. The club has been the site of seven U.S. Opens and two PGA Championships. In 2005, the club was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2014, it was further designated a National Historic Landmark in recognition of its importance to Tillinghast's career as a course designer.

Location

201 Shunpike rd.
Springfield, Union County, New Jersey
40.69932, -74.33558

Categories

ARCHITECTUREENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Connecticut Farms (New Jersey)
1780Revolutionary War
0.1 mi
Battle of Springfield New Jersey
1780Revolutionary War
0.1 mi
Battle of Connecticut Farms Jun 7 1780
1780Revolutionary War
0.6 mi
Battle of Springfield Jun 23 1780 – Additional detail
1780Revolutionary War
0.8 mi

Questions about this property

When was Baltusrol Golf Club listed on the National Register?

Baltusrol Golf Club was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Baltusrol Golf Club?

Baltusrol Golf Club is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Baltusrol Golf Club a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Baltusrol Golf Club has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Baltusrol Golf Club?

The period of significance for Baltusrol Golf Club is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1895.

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