Golf in New Jersey
Overview
Golf in New Jersey
What golf looks like for retirement in New Jersey: where to do it, what the state costs, and the towns that fit.
Golf in New Jersey
Essex County operates three public courses including the recently renovated Weequahic Golf Course, with a senior weekday green fee of $35. The New Jersey State Golf Association lists over 100 public-access courses, and many county park systems offer resident discount passes for golfers 62 and older.
Published local price
Hendricks Field Golf Course (Belleville, Essex County public), adult weekday with Golf ID card $40; non-card $55
Published range: $40 to $65.
Essex County Parks Hendricks Field Golf Course Fees · as of 2026Where to go
What New Jersey costs
Cost of living
109
BEA index, U.S. = 100
State income tax
~5.5% state income-tax planning rate
Social Security
Not taxed
How people start
- 1
Map the public and municipal courses nearby
Most metros list city-run courses with published fee schedules. Those set the affordable floor before any private club enters the picture.
- 2
Ask about senior and resident rates
Many courses post a reduced weekday senior rate and a season pass. The difference between pay-per-round and a pass is the number that usually drives the yearly cost.
- 3
Price the season, not the round
In warm states the season runs most of the year; in cold ones it is a few months. The yearly cost is rounds-per-year times rate, plus cart and equipment.
Common questions
Is New Jersey a good place to retire for golf?
Essex County operates three public courses including the recently renovated Weequahic Golf Course, with a senior weekday green fee of $35. The New Jersey State Golf Association lists over 100 public-access courses, and many county park systems offer resident discount passes for golfers 62 and older.
What does it cost to retire in New Jersey?
New Jersey has a cost-of-living index near 109 (U.S. = 100), about a 5.5% state income-tax planning rate, and does not tax Social Security. The full state guide breaks down property tax, sales tax, and long-term-care costs, each sourced.
Sources
The life your money is for