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Hidden Acres Golf Course

A USGA-rated 9-hole course in the rolling hills of northern Sussex County, no tee times required

Hidden Acres Golf Course — Sandyston, NJ

At a glance

  • USGA-rated 9-hole, par 35, 2,720-yard layout with fast greens and real elevation change
  • No tee times to book: walk on, pay at the pro shop, and play when the first tee is clear
  • Walk the course for $20, or $38 with a cart for 18, among the best golf values in Sussex County

Nine Holes at Hidden Acres Golf Course, Sandyston NJ

Par 35, 2,720 yards, USGA rated, and no tee sheet at all. Hidden Acres Golf Course sits on Ayers Road in Sandyston Township, up where Sussex County stops being farmland and starts being ridgeline. You pull in, you pay at the shop, you go. That is the entire system. Play the nine twice and you have a par 70 round, which is how most regulars handle it.

The course is set among lush rolling hills, and several tees open onto views of the surrounding mountains and the rural valley below. It is a short scorecard but not a pushover. The greens run fast, the elevation change is real enough that walkers earn their round, and locals will warn you about the fourth hole before you think to ask.

What a Round Costs

Value is the other reason this place holds its regulars. Walking is $20 per person, and a pull cart adds $2. If you want to ride, it is $29 per person for nine holes and $38 for eighteen. Club rentals run $4, a sleeve of balls is $5, and the small concession sells soda, water, and snacks for $2 apiece. Season passes and gift certificates are available at the pro shop, and outings are hosted on a limited basis, so call ahead if you are organizing a group.

One scheduling note worth knowing: a men’s league has traditionally run on Wednesdays, which moves up the last cart times and closes the course to public play in the late afternoon that day. Worth a phone call before making the drive midweek.

Getting There and What Is Nearby

Ayers Road runs a few minutes off Route 206 in the Layton and Hainesville corner of Sandyston Township, which puts the course a short drive from Stokes State Forest and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Peters Valley School of Craft is just down the road in Layton, which makes for an easy pairing: nine holes in the morning, studios and gallery in the afternoon. Hikers and anglers already know this stretch of northwestern New Jersey well, and the golf course fits the same unhurried pattern. If you are building out a full day up here, there is more to see and do in Sandyston and across outdoor recreation in northern Sussex County.

FAQ

Do you need a tee time at Hidden Acres Golf Course?

No, Hidden Acres Golf Course does not schedule tee times. You walk in, pay at the pro shop, and head out when the first tee is clear. Weekend mornings are the busiest stretch, so arrive early if you want a clean start.

How many holes is Hidden Acres Golf Course?

Hidden Acres is a 9-hole, par 35 course measuring 2,720 yards from the blue tees. Most golfers play the nine twice for a full par 70 round of 18. The course is USGA rated.

How much does it cost to play Hidden Acres Golf Course in Sandyston NJ?

Walking Hidden Acres Golf Course costs $20 per person, with a pull cart for $2 more. Riding is $29 per person for nine holes or $38 for eighteen. Club rentals are $4 and season passes are sold at the pro shop.

Where is Hidden Acres Golf Course located?

Hidden Acres Golf Course is at 14 Ayers Road in Sandyston Township, in the northwestern corner of Sussex County near Layton. It sits a short drive from Stokes State Forest and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Is Hidden Acres Golf Course good for walking?

Yes, and plenty of golfers walk it. The nine runs through rolling hills with noticeable elevation change, so expect a workout on the climbs. Pull carts are available for rent, and electric carts can be rented if you would rather ride.

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