"Top 100," "4 Stars," "Top Courses in the State," home of the 78th U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship . All reasons why Blue Heron Pines' 36 holes of championship golf are a must-play. A trend-setting golf club since opening in 1993, the original West Course established and maintains the tone for upscale daily-fee golf at the Jersey Shore. The Stephen Kay design features over 6,800 yards of exquisite fairways, manicured greens, blue water and strategically placed bunkers.
The closest course to Atlantic City's legendary Boardwalk and casinos is The Links at Brigantine Beach, an authentic Scottish links golf course on the barrier island of Brigantine - a true taste of Scotland at the Jersey Shore! Built in 1927, this seaside layout was designed by legendary architects Wayne Stiles & John Van Kleek. true to its Scottish roots, the course includes breathtaking bay views, native marshes, gently rolling terrain with few trees, berms & moundings, tidal water hazards, newly renovated bunkers and prevailing sea breezes. The course boasts impeccable conditions with a fair but challenging layout.
Golf Magazine says "In South Jersey the diamond tiara belongs to Harbor Pines." Golf For Women Magazine rated it one of the "Top 100 women-friendly courses in the U.S." The rave reviews keep coming! "This is as pure a design as you're likely to find - no copied holes, no artificial bulldozer mounds, no gimmicks," says New Jersey Monthly. For its commitment to environmentally-friendly facilities management, Harbor Pines is one of only 16 golf clubs in New Jersey to earn status as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" from Audubon International.
Dedicated to providing an exceptional golf experience, Mays Landing Golf & Country Club offers the "Best Birdie for the Buck" in the Atlantic City area. "Our philosophy is to provide every golfer with an affordable, well-designed course that is fun, challenging to play and in great condition," says Jim Fraser, club president. The course was designed by Fraser's father, the late Leo Fraser, an Atlantic City golf pioneer and past president of the PGA. He designed the course to reflect his vision ... that enjoyment is at the heart of the game and that great golf should be accessible to everyone.
After a game at the 27-hole Sand Barrens Golf Club, golfers tend to speak of the experience with superlatives. A player favorite at the southern New Jersey shore since opening, the most scrupulous golf writers have also been heaping praise on the club. Golf Digest's "Places to Play" has awarded "4 Stars" and Turnstile's Golf and travel Magazine named Sand Barrens "One of the Top 40 Daily Fee Courses in the Nation." Others include "Best Golf Courses in the State" by Golf Digest, "Top Ten You Can Play" by Golf Magazine and one of "America's Best Modern Courses" by GolfWeek
Golf Digest's "Places to Play" Since 1912, Seaview Marriott Resort & Spa has been setting the standard for excellence in golf. This world-class resort features superior accommodations and unmatched recreational facilities amidst 670 acres of pristine woodlands. It continues to receive recognition for outstanding service and unforgettable golf. The resort serves up two 18-hole, par 71 championship courses - each a modern-day treat with a colorful history.
Shore Gate offers a golf experience like no other in the area. Carved from over 245 acres of pristine forest, only a few miles from the Atlantic Ocean, Shore Gate is a unique combination of parkland and Scottish links-style design with a dramatic sculptured and undulating feeling. Shore Gate offers an enjoyable and formidable challenge to golfers of every level in a strikingly picturesque setting. Shore Gate was designed by Ron Fream and David Dale of the internationally renowned Golfplan - Fream & Dale Golf Course Architects of Santa Rosa, California. Golfplan has built golf courses in more than 60 countries around the world, including Disneyland Paris, Royal Brunei and Nine Bridges in Korea, Asia's most exclusive golf course.
Twisted Dune is like no other golf course in southern New Jersey. true to its name, Twisted Dune is a links-style course of twisting landscapes, dramatic elevations and rolling fairways that offer a challenging yet supremely playable 18 holes carved on 200 acres in Egg Harbor Township. Designer Archie Struthers moved 2 million cubic yards of earth to bring his remarkable design to fruition, creating a true taste of the Scottish Coast at the Jersey Shore. Deep ravines, towering grass-covered sand hills and well over 100 bunkers make Twisted Dune's 7,200 yards among the most memorable in the region. In 2002, Golfweek named Twisted Dune "3rd Best Daily Fee Golf Course in New Jersey." And in 2003, The New Jersey Golf Course Owners Association honored Twisted Dune with the "Best New Public Golf Course" award.
