Francis Byrne, Weequahic and Great Gorge: What New Jersey Golf Can Offer

Francis Byrne, Weequahic and Great Gorge show three distinctly different ways to experience golf in New Jersey. Mike makes the case for Francis Byrne as the state’s No. 1 public course, weighing its Raynor and Banks architecture, Stephen Kay restoration, conditioning, strategic challenge, accessibility and value.

At Weequahic, the focus shifts to the course’s continued transformation and the Western Golf Association’s Community Caddie Program, which creates paid employment, mentorship and a potential pathway toward the Evans Scholarship. 

Mike and Chris then examine Great Gorge’s 1Club park-golf experience, why it works for golfers and non-golfers, and Mike’s course-record round before previewing Chris Gotterup, Max Greyserman and James Nicholas at The Open Championship. Follow The DROP for your weekly fix of Golfing in the Garden State.