This week on The DROP Podcast, we’re building a true New Jersey Composite 9 - using only real holes from private courses played in 2025. No rankings. No reputation bias. No nostalgia. Just nine individual holes - three par 3s, three par 4s, and three par 5s - evaluated purely on architecture, strategy, and execution. Each selection is broken down by the design challenge it presents, why it earned its place, and which elite holes were left out, with room for disagreement where it belongs.

Joining Mike Puorro as guest co-host is Chris Dymek, Head Golf Professional at Manasquan River Golf Club, bringing first-hand perspective and credibility to one of the most detailed course conversations the show has produced. From classic Tillinghast designs to modern championship tests, this episode is built for golfers who care about why holes work - and what separates great design from great reputation - all through the lens of Golfing in the Garden State.

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