FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 20, 2026

MEDIA CONTACT:
Derek Sands
DSands@BergenCountyNJ.gov


FREE GOLF FOR BERGEN VETERANS & SERVICE MEMBERS IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY

Bergen County veterans and active-duty service members can receive one free round of golf, with cart fees waived, at any county-operated golf course

HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, the County Parks Department, and the County’s Division of Veteran Services announce that all Bergen County veterans and active-duty service members can enjoy a free round of golf at any of the County’s six golf courses from Monday, November 9th to Friday, November 13th.

“Honoring our veterans and service members isn’t something we should do just one day a year, it’s a commitment we should keep every day,” said County Executive Jim Tedesco. “Offering a free round of golf is a simple but heartfelt way to say thank you for the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of the men and women who have served our nation. We hope this small gesture provides a chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy one of Bergen County’s beautiful courses among friends.”

“Veterans Day is an opportunity to pause and recognize the men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day,” said Park Liaison and Commissioner Chair Steve Tanelli. “Offering free golf is one small way Bergen County can show our appreciation by giving our veterans and service members an opportunity to enjoy a day on the course. We are grateful for their service and we’re proud to recognize them throughout the year but especially on Veterans Day.”

To enjoy this opportunity, veterans and active-duty service members must be residents of Bergen County. Veterans and active-duty service members can reserve a tee-time for up to four golfers but golfers accompanying the reservation who are not active-duty or a veteran must pay full price.

To guarantee a tee-time, Bergen County veterans and active-duty military can make an “early-access” reservation by calling the County’s Division of Golf in advance at 201-336-7259 from Monday, October 26th through Friday, October 30th, during normal business hours (8am – 3pm). The purpose of the “early-access” reservation is to allow veterans and active-duty service members to book a tee-time before the online registration portal opens to all golfers for the week of November 9th. Please note, reservation availability may be limited after Friday, October 30th.

When making an “early-access” reservation, Bergen County veterans and active-duty military members will be asked for the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Town
  • Date of Birth
  • Military Branch and years of service
  • Email and Phone
  • Number of golfers (4 golfer maximum)

THIS OFFER ALSO INCLUDES THE WAIVING OF GOLF CART FEE. 

Bergen County has six golf courses which include Darlington Golf Course in Mahwah, Orchard Hills Golf Course in Paramus, Overpeck Golf Course in Teaneck, Rockleigh Golf Course in Rockleigh, Soldier Hill Golf Course in Emerson, and Valley Brook Golf Course in River Vale.

For more information about Bergen County Golf, visit www.GolfBergenCounty.com.

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