Baltusrol Golf Club

When History Defines the Future


New Media Brings History to Life in Storied Golf Club

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Challenge
Accepted.

Home to 17 major and amateur championships, the story of American championship golf has run through Baltusrol Golf Club since 1901. Club management challenged ZEBRADOG to bring this rich history to life. No detail was overlooked to set the stage for an unforgettable day at this special place.

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The vision and character that ZEBRADOG brings to us are extraordinary.

Once [ZEBRADOG] started working with us and showing us what we could be we couldn’t wait for the final product. And the final product was just spectacular.
Kevin Vitale
General Manager, Baltusrol Golf Club

THE DETAILS


EXPERTISE

Member Experience
Historical Storytelling
Interactive Media
Wayfinding / Signage

MARKET

Sports / Recreation

Baltusrol Golf Club is one of only four golf course properties in the country to be named a National Historic Landmark so when its lower course was restored by renowned American architect Gil Hanse, the 100-year-old clubhouse evolved its use program and storytelling by working with ZEBRADOG.

ZEBRADOG experiential designers honored the championship heritage of the club by creating a comprehensive approach to placemaking. Two standout experiences include the transformed caddy master room into the must-visit Scoring Room and a one-of-a-kind interactive media installation in the new Media Lounge featuring Baltusrol’s founders, champions, history, and in-depth course exploration. No detail was overlooked to set the stage for an unforgettable day.

Everything from the 1920s-inspired typography to newly-fabricated wayfinding elements incorporating bronze, stone, and stained glass accents was considered to deliver a more intuitive, brand experience throughout the club and grounds. No visit to Baltusrol is complete without selecting a scorecard to tally and commemorate the day’s round of golf. ZEBRADOG redesigned the presentation and club scorecard to reflect the restored course that’s sure to challenge and delight.

Club managers remark that the environments and experiences feel like they have been around since the clubhouse was built and immediately make visitors understand why this place is special.

Areas of Impact


A once-overlooked caddy master space is now a destination that honors Baltusrol’s storied championship legacy. Thoughtful storytelling, tactile materials, and refined craftsmanship bring the Club’s brand to life.

A hand-painted golf-leaf ledger of every club champion wraps the upper millwork. Rich wood displays feature illustrated portraits and signed scorecards. At the center, an original map of A.W. Tillinghast’s iconic 36-hole design is framed between the P.G.A. and U.S. Open trophies, anchoring the space in tradition and pride.

Golf Historian David Normoyle believes the primary design direction from club members at any classic golf club is to “make it timeless” but in order to get to timeless you have to make a pit stop at timely. ZEBRADOG’s interactive media design and development do exactly that by introducing an immersive interactive media experience to the men’s locker room that members and guests can’t resist.

The custom-designed digital platform invites members and guests to explore the Baltusrol’s rich history through stunning aerial fly-throughs, hole-by-hole course overviews, and immersive storytelling experiences that bring the Club’s legendary moments to life.

HUZZAH!

Awarded #1 Top Ranked Locker Rooms 2021

“I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a private club that is so steeped in tradition, take so many bold steps to move every aspect of their club into the future.”