Full Sun Ahead
Southern New Jersey has escaped from the windy conditions that have plagued us for the last several weeks (at least temporarily). With an expected 70 degrees and considerably less wind, playing conditions for Atlantic City Golf are at its finest. The only question is, "where to play today?" As is so often the case, it will be tough to escape the pressures of the office, but where there is a will, there is a way.
My initial thought for this fine afternoon in Atlantic City is to try Seaview Marriott Resort & Spa. The only problem with Seaview is that they too know how beautiful a day it is and price their rounds accordingly. $99 before 3:00pm is too steep for me. The always affordable, challenging and poorly maintained Frog Rock Golf Course in Hammonton, NJ is an option, but it is not the greatest course for a single to pair up. The most affordable option would have to be Green Tree, an Atlantic County Public Course. This course simply isn't a challenge and a committed golfer will quickly grow out of this short course.
An old favorite some 40 minutes from Atlantic City is Pinelands Golf Course which is a nice old course at an unbelievable rate ($25 after noon). This is a good price for a decent course. Their address claims to be in Mays Landing, but that is a stretch. From the heart of Mays Landing it is at least a 15 minute drive.
Even further west towards Philadelphia is White Oaks. After a quick call, this is clearly the best golf at the most affordable price. This course can be wet at times, but with little rain, it should be in great shape. The 17th is their signature hole. This 200+ yard par-3 is a beauty. From the tips, it will play over 230 yards. It is a great way to close out a nice course. Notoriously slow, but where else would you want to be?
My initial thought for this fine afternoon in Atlantic City is to try Seaview Marriott Resort & Spa. The only problem with Seaview is that they too know how beautiful a day it is and price their rounds accordingly. $99 before 3:00pm is too steep for me. The always affordable, challenging and poorly maintained Frog Rock Golf Course in Hammonton, NJ is an option, but it is not the greatest course for a single to pair up. The most affordable option would have to be Green Tree, an Atlantic County Public Course. This course simply isn't a challenge and a committed golfer will quickly grow out of this short course.
An old favorite some 40 minutes from Atlantic City is Pinelands Golf Course which is a nice old course at an unbelievable rate ($25 after noon). This is a good price for a decent course. Their address claims to be in Mays Landing, but that is a stretch. From the heart of Mays Landing it is at least a 15 minute drive.
Even further west towards Philadelphia is White Oaks. After a quick call, this is clearly the best golf at the most affordable price. This course can be wet at times, but with little rain, it should be in great shape. The 17th is their signature hole. This 200+ yard par-3 is a beauty. From the tips, it will play over 230 yards. It is a great way to close out a nice course. Notoriously slow, but where else would you want to be?
Full Sun Ahead
posted by JB at 8:29 AM 
