Category: New Jersey

Review: Galloway National Golf Club

December 9, 2019

Beautiful, difficult, and in immaculate condition, the underrated Galloway National is an example of Tom Fazio at his absolute best. Fazio marries sandy wastebunkers, tall pines, and the Atlantic City skyline to create numerous fantastic holes and the look and feel of places like Pine Valley and Pinehurst. This is the best course in the loaded Atlantic City area and one of the best in the golf-rich state of New Jersey. … More Review: Galloway National Golf Club

Review: Skyway Golf Course at Lincoln Park West

October 29, 2019

The urban Skyway Golf Course offers excellent conditioning, strong value, and beautiful views in a very unique setting just outside New York City. While the architects were somewhat hindered by a lack of space, this is still a memorable 9-hole course that serves as a nice alternative to Ferry Point at a fraction of the price. … More Review: Skyway Golf Course at Lincoln Park West

Review: Twisted Dune Golf Club

August 19, 2016

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) and former Assistant Pro at Pine Valley Archie Struthers took over the project as amateur architect. Highly regarded, Twisted Dune is one of the top public courses in New … More Review: Twisted Dune Golf Club

Review: Seaview Resort & Spa – The Bay Course

August 17, 2016

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 in 1916, numerous Presidents have … More Review: Seaview Resort & Spa – The Bay Course

Review: Atlantic City Country Club

August 14, 2016

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