Atlantic City Country Club Goes Public

Atlantic City Country Club is situated on the bay overlooking Atlantic City in Northfield, NJ. The location is certainly pristine, and is in part, the reason it has earned its prestigious reputation. Of special note, Atlantic City Country Club, "proudly carries the distinctions of "The Birthplace of the Birdie," as well as being the site where the term '"Eagle' was coined." A bold admission to say the least.

As long as I can remember, Atlantic City Country Club has been private. Recently, with little or no fan fair, it went public and can now be played by anyone with a bankroll on their hip. Established in 1897, the course has been the location of six USGA Major Championship events. For the last several years, the course has been privately owned by Harrah's Hotel & Casino and was only available to high-rollers and the hotel/casino patrons staying at Harrah's, Caesars, Bally's or Showboat.

To date, the ACGolfer has not played Atlantic City Golf's most famous course, and at these rates, it might still be some time.

Atlantic City Country Club Rates

• May - September
• Monday thru Thursday - $176.20
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holiday's - $201.20
• Rates include green fees, cart, taxes and are subject to change without notice.

While the course has gone public, these prices will certainly limit the number of rounds played at the course by the general public. High prices are not unusual for famous golf courses around the world, but in this case, they make Atlantic City Country Club the most expensive public course in the area, by quite a margin.