In an area relatively devoid of good public options, Orchards Hills is a solid yet short 9 hole course in good condition but often too busy and expensive for repeat visits. … More Review: Orchard Hills Golf Course
While I think Rock Spring is more Banks than Raynor, the bottom line is that the general public won’t get a much better opportunity to experience templates and MacRaynor architecture than this. At under $50, I implore all those interested in architecture to check out Rock Spring as soon as possible, especially considering the property value may cause this course to be lost forever soon… … More Review: Rock Spring Golf Club at West Orange
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
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
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) 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
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
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
