awards, accolades & tournaments
Welcome to The Ridge, where excellence meets prestige on the greens and within our clubhouse walls. Garnering numerous awards and accolades, we proudly stand as one of New Jersey's top private golf courses, offering a distinguished experience for golf enthusiasts seeking unparalleled quality and service. Join us in embracing the legacy of excellence that defines The Ridge.
2022
Named one of the Top Ranked Clubhouses in the United States
FALL 2016
The Editors of GolfStyles Magazine named The Ridge at Back Brook the Best Private Course in New Jersey for 2016.
Each year in which this magazine has had a Reader’s Poll (2004, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014) The Ridge was voted 2nd Best Private Golf Club in the state of New Jersey (2nd only to Pine Valley). In 2014 the GolfStyles Poll (in which 57,000 votes were cast) had a new category in which The Ridge at Back Brook was voted #1: Favorite Private Course.
To quote GolfStyles Magazine: “The Ridge’s dominance in the voting was confirmed by a perfect 10-for-10 showing in private course categories, including firsts in Favorite Golf Pro, Best Superintendent, Best Chef and Friendliest Staff.”
2010
Readers Choice Awards in the Private Club Category ranked The Ridge the 8th Best Private Course in the USA. In addition, The Ridge at Back Brook was voted the 2nd best practice facility and 3rd best clubhouse/ locker room in the USA.
2014
New Jersey Course of the Year
2006
New Jersey Course of the Year
2007-2008
Architecture Award in recognition of outstanding design
2003
#6 overall in the nation America’s Best New Private Courses
2005
Readers’ Choice Poll named The Ridge a Favorite New Private Course and a Top Pick for “Most Coveted Invitation”
2003
Best New Private Golf Course in New Jersey
2003
3rd Best New Golf Course Development in the U.S. 2003
Tournaments Hosted At The Ridge
Coming up in 2024
Philly Junior Open
2023
The Grint Tour
2022
New Jersey Open
Women’s Ivy League Championship
2020
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour
2019
Women’s Ivy League Championship
2018
NJPGA Fall Finale
International Junior Golf Tour
2017
American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Polo Junior Golf Classic
2016
Philadelphia Open Golf Championship
International Junior Golf Tour Major Championship
2015
New Jersey Professional Golf Association Section Championship
2014
International Junior Golf Tour
2013
Golf Association of Philadelphia Junior Boys Championship
2009
US Amateur Qualifier
2007
US Open Qualifier
Join us as a member at one the nation’s premier private golf clubs and experience the epitome of excellence on the green.