Excellent exhibits and videos on the great players, events, and history of the game. We learned so much. As with many places there wasn't time to see everything. We would like to visit again and next time we'll participate in the Pynes Putting Course where visitors putt on a large green behind the museum with replica antique clubs and balls.The addresses in the area were renumbered. Some GPS databases (portable and online) will show their location about 5000' north of I-287 on Rt 512/Liberty Corner Rd but the correct location is about 3000' south of I-287. Google Maps shows the correct location.
We stopped by the Golf House Museum on our way to New York after we noticed an advertising sign on the Interstate. My husband is a golfer, so the kids and I went along but enjoyed it as well. The grounds of the museum are lovely, with huge trees and a fountain. The museum is made up of several rooms and a chronological display. The first thing we say was the Aaron Palmer portrait called "Gratitude" which took 14 years to make and is made up entirely of words. It's amazing! There is also a room designed for Ben Hogan memorabilia. My teenagers particularly enjoyed seeing the Moon Club that hit the golf ball on the Moon. There is also an executive putting green that was fun. Overall, I would highly recommend a few hours at this museum. (The test center is only open on the weekdays, so we were unable to see that but heard it was also quite good). Also, just an FYI: this museum is free for active duty military and families.
My husband and I enjoyed our afternoon at the USGA museum. He is an avid golfer and I recently took up the game. There are rooms honoring the greats - Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Mickey Wright and in 2015, Jack Nickalaus. My husband's favorite was the trophy room. There are several rooms that tell the history of golf in the US and have plenty of old equipment. Be sure to visit the putting green outside. We were given replica balls and clubs from the early 1900s and sent out to play 9 holes on a well manicured, hilly green. It is much harder than one would expect. Even non-golfers will enjoy this museum.
Worth a stop over - it's off the beaten path but if you're a die-hard fan of the game it's a great view of history.
This museum is located in a beautiful house and it contains every bit of golf history you could ever want and we are not eve golfers! The history, the artifacts, the trophies....they tell the history of golf from its inception until now. If you are golf fan, you will just be in heaven I'm sure. When you are finished inside, take the outside tour and see how they test and rate golf balls with their special testing "robot." This piece of the tour is a must.This is one of those hidden treasures that when you do find, you wonder why you didn't go sooner!
I want to return when I have more time. I particularly want to see the equipment testing facility. The trophies on display, the interactive videos, and the old equipment are all interesting.
Spent an afternoon here with the family when visitors came for a week. Dad and Sis are avid golfers, but all the rest of us enjoyed the museum as well. The guided tour of the test center was interesting. Make sure to use the replica putters and play the little putting course! A nice afternoon out.
Visit was too short and didn't allow me to read the exhibits as closely as I'd like. A must feet.
This was actually pretty interesting. We were in the area, & the golf enthusiast wanted to check it out. He found it to be well worth the trip, even in the ice storm. And even though golf isn't my thing, it did hold my interest. The place isn't large, but the exhibits are interesting. Worth it.
A diamond in the rough........(get it?) But really, once you find this place, you are delighted to be here. The Museum is done very well with exhibits, videos and lots of information that will allow you to impress your buddies as you chase the little mottled white ball. Very worthwhile to visit even if you are not a golf enthusiast. (But why aren't you?) Fantastic trophy room and the surrounding grounds are nothing short of spectacular.