71% match
For Green tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hackensack Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Hackensack Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hackensack Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 24%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.4
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
30.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hackensack Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hackensack Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
nforsyth@hgc.org
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
880 Soldier Hill Rd, Emerson, NJ 07630, USA
Course Description
Hackensack Golf Club is a historic private members club founded in 1899, located in Emerson, New Jersey. The club operates a highly regarded Charles Banks-designed golf course, along with racquet sports facilities, a pool, fine dining, and an active platform tennis program, reflecting a traditional metro New York golfing and social experience. It emphasizes heritage while looking forward to the next 125 years, offering amenities for golf, racquets, dining, and social events. The club serves the New York metropolitan area and surrounding communities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Charles Banks
Opened
1899
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⭐4.6(129 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Hackensack Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of iron placement on packed par fours mixed with reachable par fives that tempt risks amid uniform nine difficulty. Repeated choices between aggression and safety build score pressure without easy breathers.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746554 yards5993 metersCR 78.7Bogey 113.6Slope 148
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.6 · BR 57.1 · Slope 148
Back Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 56.5 · Slope 148
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 471 | 204 | 392 | 362 | 142 | 366 | 534 | 415 | 3308 | 515 | 417 | 184 | 337 | 336 | 512 | 405 | 160 | 380 | 3246 | 6554 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745652 yards5168 metersCR 73.1Bogey 104.6Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.5 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 52.1 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 416 | 416 | 150 | 373 | 296 | 122 | 267 | 474 | 346 | 2860 | 468 | 329 | 139 | 278 | 290 | 439 | 384 | 133 | 332 | 2792 | 5652 |
H
Hawthorn Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745932 yards5424 metersCR 74.7Bogey 106.4Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.3 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.1 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 440 | 406 | 197 | 373 | 296 | 132 | 355 | 474 | 346 | 3019 | 468 | 404 | 177 | 278 | 290 | 439 | 384 | 148 | 325 | 2913 | 5932 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746266 yards5730 metersCR 77.4Bogey 110.3Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 55.0 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 55.3 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 430 | 197 | 383 | 357 | 132 | 355 | 501 | 401 | 3134 | 508 | 404 | 177 | 298 | 325 | 502 | 392 | 148 | 378 | 3132 | 6266 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hackensack Golf Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For Green tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Precision22%
Dispersion14%
54% match
For Green tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
38% match
For Green tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
14 Week Flagship Program for Hackensack Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hackensack Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Trajectory Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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62% match
For Green tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Aim27%
Alignment20%
58% match
For Green tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Precision27%
Trajectory11%
79% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim23%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
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Get Started66% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
73% match
For Green tees
Make par, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Precision15%
62% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
58% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment25%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control27%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
Precision15%
64% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
55% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Aim13%
62% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Aim38%
Dispersion12%
Accuracy12%
56% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
51% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy28%
Alignment25%
61% match
For White tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
61% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
Scoring15%
59% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
71% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
77% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
66% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
49% match
For Hawthorn tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
41% match
For Hawthorn tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For Hawthorn tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Hawthorn tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
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Get Started75% match
For Hawthorn tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Dispersion17%
Scoring16%
59% match
For Hawthorn tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
48% match
For Hawthorn tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
61% match
For Hawthorn tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Precision22%
Aim12%
42% match
For Hawthorn tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Hawthorn tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
Aim15%
71% match
For Hawthorn tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy14%
70% match
For Hawthorn tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Hawthorn tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Scoring11%
67% match
For Hawthorn tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Distance Control13%
81% match
For Hawthorn tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy14%
82% match
For Hawthorn tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
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Get Started75% match
For Hawthorn tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy16%
Alignment14%
51% match
For Blue tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
68% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim19%
Accuracy11%
63% match
For Blue tees
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Hackensack Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hackensack Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hackensack Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hackensack Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Hackensack Golf Club technically exacting. The slope of 148.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 78.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hackensack Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6103 yards. The back tees extend to 6554.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hackensack Golf Club?
With a course rating of 78.7 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hackensack Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6554.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Hackensack Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Hackensack Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 148.0 and yardage reaching 6554.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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