Trenton Country Club – Stark and Stark Golf Outing

Trenton Country Club
201 Sullivan Way, West Trenton, New Jersey 08628
Yards: 6127, Par 71 (White Tees)
Course Architect:
Built/Open: 1897
Website: www.trentoncc.com
Score: Golf Outing (Team -1)
Date: September 22, 2008

I participated in the Stark and Stark golf outing at Trenton Country Club this past Monday. On a warm, sunny day, our foursome shot a 1 under, we missed a lot of birdie putts. Our foursome birdied the first hole, bogeyed the second hole, birdied the third hole and pared out the rest of the holes. It was a great day out on the links, was introduced to three nice guys and good golfers, and got the opportunity to play an old historic private course.

The course was fairly tight, tree lined fairways with well protected greens. One of our players was a member at the club which was a huge help and we should have taken advantage of his knowledge of the course. Jeff has been playing TCC since he was 7, so he gave us all the reads on the greens and course management suggestions. With all his knowledge of ‘his’ course, we should have performed better.

FROM THE WEB SITE: Trenton Country Club's golf course, distinguished by its challenging fairways, fast greens and scenic locations, was designed in the late 19th century. We recently completed an extensive restoration project to retain its unique character and style. The configuration of our eighteen-hole course continues to challenge even the lowest handicap golfer, yet affords the intermediate or novice player with opportunities to succeed.

COURSE CONDITION: The course was in great shape, the tee boxes and fairways were void of any club marks and the greens were lighting fast. The rough was cut a little high, a few of our wayward shots were a little hard to find. Through 18 holes, we missed the fairway or first cut only once and didn’t have to hit out of any of the sand bunkers, and there was enough of them.

FACILITIES: Arriving just before tee time, I didn’t get to see the main club house. I did make it to the fully stocked pro shop which sits adjacent to the practice area and across the parking lot from the main club house. The club offers the following additional facilities: tennis courts, fitness center, and three spectacular swimming pools.

SHOT OF THE DAY: Hole No. 10, 160 yards, Par 3, Closest to the Pin Hole: Hit my 26 degree rescue wood, nice super high fade from left to right landing on the green which was protected by bunkers in the front, right and left sides. The ball landed about two feet left of the flag and rolled to a stop 21’-6” right of the hole. Checking the list, the closest was 22’-6”, I was not going to measure the distance but the member said we should check it anyway, beat it by a foot. I was thinking in my head, three quarters of the golfers have already come through and 21’-6” is the best, that would indicate a really tough hole or really bad golfers. Anyway, we finished the round and I had to leave, skipping the after party. I got an e-mail the following day from Jeff, the member, my 21’-6” held up, my first closest to the pin! Brad, another one of our playing partners won closest to the pin on Hole No. 5, 184 Yards, Par 3.

SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS: Great course, I hope to get back there and play a regular round of golf and check out the main club house.

GOLFNERDNESS: We played an elimination scramble format, very odd. Each player tees off, you pick the best drive for your next shot, but the player whose shot you’re playing does not get to hit the next shot. This system is in play until you hole out. It really makes you think about everyone’s strengths and weaknesses, shot selection, etc…

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