About
Eric Bergstol converted an old New Jersey landfill into Bayonne Golf Club, one of the most ambitious and technically challenging golf engineering projects of its kind.
Eric Bergstol is a renowned American golf course architect and developer whose innovative work has left a lasting impact on the golf landscape, especially along the U.S. East Coast. He entered the golf industry in 1989 by acquiring property for Minisceongo Golf Club, marking the start of a distinguished career. Bergstol is the visionary behind the acclaimed Bayonne Golf Club, a transformation of a New Jersey landfill into an Irish-style links course celebrated as an engineering marvel. With over a dozen courses credited to his name and direct involvement in the design and development of at least six, he is known for his hands-on approach—often personally overseeing construction and permitting through challenging projects. Bergstol’s portfolio includes other notable clubs such as Pine Barrens, Branton Woods, and the management of Empire Golf, which oversees nine world-class clubs. His designs are admired for creativity and resilience, frequently turning difficult sites into celebrated golfing destinations.
