While Knoll West could benefit from some tree removal and a renovation, this charming Charles Banks design is a rare opportunity for the public to experience classic Raynor architecture with numerous template holes and wonderful green complexes and bunkering. This is a worthwhile play to all those in the New York City area. … More Review: Knoll Golf Club (West Course)
While I feel Ballyowen is overrated and falsely advertised as a links course, there’s no denying it’s a very good upscale public course. With strong conditioning, tremendous views, and several very good holes, this is clearly one of the best public courses in New Jersey and a viable option for those in the New York City area. … More Review: Ballyowen Golf Club
Course Name: Twisted Dune Golf Club Designer: Archie Struthers (2001) Location: Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey History: Originally supposed to be a Rees Jones design, plans fell through (thankfully, as Rees and I don’t always see eye to eye) and former Assistant Pro at Pine Valley Archie Struthers took over the project as his first design. Highly regarded, … More Review: Twisted Dune Golf Club
Course Name: Seaview Resort & Spa – The Bay Course Designer: Hugh Wilson (1914), Donald Ross (1916, added bunkers), Bob Cupp Jr. (Redesign, 1998) Location: Galloway, New Jersey History: Like Atlantic City Country Club, The Bay Course at Seaview has a rich golfing history. Designed by Hugh Wilson (Merion’s architect) and Donald Ross (Seminole) in 1916, numerous Presidents … More Review: Seaview Resort & Spa – The Bay Course
This course is essentially a pitch-and-putt. A good place for beginners, I cannot recommend this course for serious golfers, especially given the abundance of fantastic public courses nearby. … More Review: Ocean City Municipal Golf Course
The design and idea behind McCullough’s are fantastic but it’s a shame that it isn’t kept in better shape. Given the fact that there are several superb public courses in the Atlantic City area (including Twisted Dune down the street), this course should remain an option but is by no means a must play. … More Review: McCullough’s Emerald Golf Links
Course Name: Atlantic City Country Club Designer: John Reid (1897), Willie Park Jr. (1915, Redesign), Howard Toomey/William Flynn (1925, Redesign), Tom Doak (1999, Renovation) Location: Northfield, New Jersey History: Atlantic City Country Club undoubtedly has one of the richest histories of any American golf course. Most notably, the term “birdie” was created here in 1903, after Abner Smith hit a … More Review: Atlantic City Country Club
