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
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
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 “bird of a shot” on … More Review: Atlantic City Country Club
While conditioning leaves a lot to be desired, the views, history, and classic Donald Ross design at Mount Washington are top notch and similar to what I imagine the Greenbrier feels like. I highly recommend a summer weekend at this gorgeous mountain retreat. … More Review: Mount Washington Course
The Oaks is one of the better public courses in Mississippi and offers conditioning and prices that can’t be beat. Anybody visiting the Biloxi-Gulport-Slidell area should keep an eye out for this course. … More Review: The Oaks Golf Club
Designer: P.B. Dye (2005) Location: Riviera Maya, Mexico History: Designed in 2005 by P.B. Dye, this resort course has since hosted the Canadian Tour, a PGA Tour Monday Qualifier, and famously Big Break Mexico. Considered one of the finest courses in Mexico, Playa Paraiso has earned the following awards: #41 Best Course in the Caribbean – Golfweek (2026) … More Review: Playa Paraíso Golf Club
Wentworth Hills is a beautiful, well-conditioned course that flies under the radar. It is certainly one of the best public tracks in the area and one I recommend. … More Review: Wentworth Hills Country Club
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