Golf Course Information

Description

Raritan Valley Country Club was organized in November of 1911 at "The Hill," the estate of the late Senator Joseph S. Frelinghuysen. His fine home overlooked two large farms of about 150 acres across Easton Turnpike Road, now Route 28. Senator Frelinghuysen and five other prominent citizens of Somerville (Messrs. Canfield, Jeffcott, Vander Veer, Davenport and Gaston) formed the Bridgewater Land Association with the purpose of acquiring the adjoining farm land. The Association was capitalized for $50,000, and 100 shares of authorized capital stock were issued. At the time of incorporation, the Senator owned 45 shares and the remaining shares were acquired by a variety of interested members.

The best golf course architect of the day, Herbert H. Barker from England and the Garden City Golf Club, Long Island, was hired to design the layout. He gave us what is known today as an old-fashioned English golf course. Construction began immediately and an official opening was held in September 1912 only 10 months later, when a few of the holes were ready. Our Club was originally called the Somerville Country Club. However, the name was formally changed in June 1917 to reflect a broader membership and the beautiful countryside.

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