Can You Play Baltusrol on GSPro? Here's How

Baltusrol’s Lower Course is AW Tillinghast’s masterpiece in New Jersey, a course that has hosted 17 major championships and produced some of the most iconic moments in golf history. Jack Nicklaus won two US Opens here. Phil Mickelson won the 2005 PGA. The course is a cathedral of American golf.

On GSPro, Baltusrol Lower is available as a LIDAR community build. It is one of the best private club conversions on the platform because the course is so well documented and the architecture is so strong.

Finding Baltusrol on GSPro

Search for “Baltusrol Lower” in the GSPro course database. The LIDAR version is available in the community section.

The LIDAR Quality

Baltusrol sits on the rolling terrain of the Watchung Mountains, and the elevation changes are significant. The LIDAR captures the hills, the valleys, and the raised green sites that define the Tillinghast design.

The bunkering at Baltusrol is classic Tillinghast – bold, geometric, and strategically placed. The LIDAR places the bunkers correctly, and they serve their purpose of defining the line of play.

How It Plays

Baltusrol Lower is a long course that requires both power and precision. The par-5s are the standout features. The 17th hole, a 650-yard par-5 that played as the longest hole in US Open history, is a three-shot hole even for the longest hitters.

The par-3s are exceptional. The 4th hole plays over a pond to a green that slopes severely. The 12th hole is a long one-shotter into the prevailing wind. Both require precise distance control.

Verdict

Baltusrol Lower on GSPro is a must-play for anyone who loves major championship golf. The course is long, the greens are severe, and the architecture is world-class.

For a full guide on everything GSPro offers, read the best courses on GSPro guide.