Standing before America as golf's iconic showcase, Liberty National Golf Club is situated along the Hudson River in Jersey City, N.J., with striking views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Manhattan skyline. Since opening in 2006, the golf club continues to be guided by the vision and leadership of former Reebok Founder/Chairman & CEO Paul Fireman and his son Dan Fireman. Only a fifteen-minute boat ride from lower Manhattan and located within the cultural and financial epicenter of the world, Liberty National and its membership reflect this inimitable environment.
Our 18-hole Championship Golf Course reflects the detailed expertise of 1992 U.S. Open Champion Tom Kite and renowned golf course architect Bob Cupp, who collaborated on the design. Kite & Cupp's parkland links style layout of Liberty National is dramatic and yet traditional, taking into account the site's cultural heritage, aesthetic principles, and elements of light and shadow. Golfers enjoy magnificent views of the Statue of Liberty, the New York Harbor, Manhattan Skyline, and the Verrazano Narrows Bridge.
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Caven Point was primarily an industrial zone, featuring facilities such as oil refineries and warehouses that contributed to Jersey City's economic growth.
The Caven Point are continued to reflect the city's post-war economic growth. The area, once home to oil refineries like Eagle Oil Co., had evolved into a mix of warehouses, manufacturing plants, and military installations. As Jersey City modernized, the road continued to be a vital corridor for industry and commerce, shaping the city's development in the mid-20th century.
The site remained a vital military and industrial hub in Jersey City. Caven Point played a crucial role in supporting military operations during World War II and the early Cold War era, handling the storage and distribution of supplies, munitions, and equipment. Meanwhile, the surrounding area was still dominated by warehouses, rail yards, and remnants of its earlier industrial use, maintaining its significance as a strategic point along the New York Harbor.
The future of Liberty National Golf Club began to take shape when Tom Kite, the reigning U.S. Open champion and World Golf Hall of Famer, first set eyes on the land. Despite its industrial past and various uses over the years, the site's destiny was sealed when Kite was presented with an aerial view of its potential—situated directly across from the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Manhattan skyline. The vision for a world-class golf course in this iconic location was immediate, setting the stage for its transformation in the years to come.
When the site was excavated and the earth was moved and the lush soil began to take shape, the possibilities of the club were impossible to overlook. Eighteen unique golf holes, stretching over 7,400 yards, were grown. Belgian cart-path stones were laid down. Helipad and ferry service were included. A sparkling clubhouse rose above the 18th green, shimmering in the style of Manhattan across the water.
Liberty National GC opened its doors on July 4th, 2006 after nearly 14 years of conceptualizing, construction, and pristine design by Tom Kite & Bob Cupp