There are few absolutes on my blog, but here is one: If a course is featured in the New York Times for how bad it is, then it will be at the basement of my rankings. Bristol GC is only worth a play if you enjoy sarcasm or want to truly appreciate the good courses. … More Review: Bristol Golf Club
Quirky and short, Beaver River is a decent course very similar to Richmond Country Club, but not quite on the same level of Meadow Brook down the street. The best part about Beaver River is the conditioning, which is above average for public courses in the state. I highly recommend Beaver River for shorter, accurate golfers who will enjoy these short, tight holes. For longer and more advanced players, Beaver River’s cramped design might leave you underwhelmed. … More Review: Beaver River Golf Club
Alpine CC is a nice, well-conditioned course I consider one of Geoff Cornish’s better designs. The amenities here are fantastic and you get the sense that the Club is thriving and always packed. While the course itself isn’t one I’d go out of my way to play, I’d gladly play here when given the opportunity. … More Review: Alpine Country Club
Agawam is the prime example of how too much change is a bad thing when it comes to golf course design. Once one of the most exclusive and best Donald Ross designs in Rhode Island, Agawam has had more plastic surgery than any other course in the state and feels disjointed for this reason. Despite several good holes, don’t be surprised if you leave here feeling underwhelmed. … More Review: Agawam Hunt
A decent little track, pace of play issues and strange hole design make it unlikely I’d recommend Woodbrier to a friend. … More Review: Woodbrier Golf Course
With sweeping elevation changes, an engaging layout, and a price that won’t break the bank, the Links at Greystone is always a fun time and undoubtedly one of the best public courses in the region. … More Review: The Links at Greystone
Every serious golfer should try their hand at Bethpage Black, but given the difficulty getting on, Bethpage Red should not be seen as a consolation prize. This is another pure Tillinghast design and a better option for mid-to-high handicappers. … More Review: Bethpage State Park (Red Course)
The faux-links and modern Twisted Dune is a penal and very memorable public layout near Atlantic City. While not everybody’s cup of tea, this is one of the best public courses in New Jersey and a course I look forward to getting back to. … More Review: Twisted Dune Golf Club
Designer: Hugh Wilson (1914), Donald Ross (1916, added bunkers), Bob Cupp (1998, Redesign) 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 stayed at this resort. Most notably, this course hosted the … More Review: Seaview Resort & Spa (Bay)
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
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