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Pine Valley Golf Club - Pine Valley Course
E Atlantic AvePine Valley, NJ 08021
Phone: (856)309-3203Fax: (856)783-3137
This world-renowned course was rated by "Golf Digest" as the best among "America's 100 Greatest Courses" for the years 1995 through 1998. The design features wide fairways and large, fast greens. There are several sand and grass bunkers located throughout the course, and water hazards come into play on four holes. This club has the highest slope and course ratings for men in the continental U.S. A redesign of two holes was completed in 1989 by Tom Fazio and Andy Banfield. Other categories this course led include "America's 100 Best Classical Courses" by "GOLFWEEK" for the years 1997, 1998 and 1999, and the "Top 100 Courses in the U.S." by "GOLF Magazine" for the years 1995, 1997 and 1999. The club was also chosen "Best in State" by "Golf Digest" for the years 1995 through 1998. This golf facility also offers a ten hole Short Course designed by Tom Fazio. Due to the private nature of the club, green fees are not available for publication.
| Holes: 18 | Greens: Bent Grass | Fairways: Bent Grass |
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| Greens Fees: | (subject to change) |
| Course Type: | private |
| Dress Code: | No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required |
| Season: | Open all year |
| Guest Policy: | Closed |
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Course reviews for Pine Valley Golf Club - Pine Valley Course
Average Golfer Review (4.8 Stars):
Number of Reviews: 11
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| 7 of 13 people found the following review helpful: |
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44 years ago, Jul 27, 2005 |
| reviewer: Jim McGrath
from Clayton, North Carolina (USA) |
| In 1961 I worked as a salesman for a company owned by a Pine Vally member, Mr. Robert Driver. Through Mr. Driver's membership I was allowed to entertain clients. With 3 guests I managed to score a 40 on the first nine, boggied #10 and parred every hole up to #18. I kind of skyed my tee ball on 18 but it was down the center. Upon approaching my ball I said to my caddie, "can I get home with a 5 wood"? He answered, "I don't think you have anything in the bag to get you home". I said I was playing so well I had to try it and took out my 3 wood. I had played "The Valley" a few times with Mr. Driver so I knew my caddie's advice to hit it over the pond and over the left hand sand bunker as the green kicks everything to the right. The shot came off the club like it was shot from a bazooka. The caddie turned to me and said, "you might just have a gimmie". I did, the ball wound up 4 inches from the cup. I birddied 18 and parred the back side for the most memorable golf experience of my life. I am now 73 years old, hold a 21 handicap, play 3 times a week and still expound this story to my friends at least once a month. Forty-four years ago I was an 8 handicap at Burlington Country Club in Mount Holly, New Jersey. |
| 2 of 4 people found the following review helpful: |
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Lives up to its #1 Ranking, May 23, 2005 |
| reviewer: Matt Murphy
from Augusta, GA |
| I have had the priviledge of playing such U.S. Top 100 courses as Pine Valley, Augusta National, Merion, The Honors Course, Shoal Creek, and Valhalla to name a few and Pine Valley is hands-down the best course in the world because of its challenging layout, outstanding condition, and its exclusivity. If you can swing your way into one day playing there you will not regret a minute of your experience. |
| 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful: |
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Should be rated 10 stars, Nov 05, 2004 |
| reviewer: John S.
from Jamison, PA |
| If you every have the opportunity to play Pine Valley, cancel all other appointments and do it. It will be the greatest golfing experience of your life. Anyone who says differently has either never had the opportunity or was not worthy of the experience. |
| 1 of 3 people found the following review helpful: |
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What gold is all about, Sep 21, 2004 |
| reviewer: Sal
from Ewing, NJ |
| I've played golf all over the world, and this is the best course from start to finish I have ever played. |
| 0 of 1 people found the following review helpful: |
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Number 1, Sep 07, 2004 |
| reviewer: ed bennect
from phila pa |
| best of the best! |
| 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful: |
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Fablous Lads!, Jun 20, 2004 |
| reviewer: Albert Washington
from Rickmansworth UK |
| A nice pint of Bass and a couple cans of Boddy's went down shall I say very nicely after my stellar round. This couse was in impecable shape and the 81 I shot proved it. Everyone should play here if they can. |
| 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful: |
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Nirvana, May 28, 2004 |
| reviewer: A. I. Jones
from Seattle, WA |
| Best golf venue I have had the pleasure to experience. History, tradition, immaculate in every aspect. Each hole is a new adventure requiring thought and execution. If you have the opportunity, do not pass it up!! |
| 0 of 1 people found the following review helpful: |
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Guy from Philadelphia doesn't know what he's talking about, Apr 26, 2004 |
| reviewer: KAP knows
from Naples, FL and Princeton, NJ, USA |
| I just read a review from a guy who obviously understands very, very little about Pine Valley. His remarks that Pine Valley is all about the money and the power are quite laughable. I'm sure that if he actually knew anything about golf and golf courses he would realize that it is a breath taking work of art. It's greens, which are always in the most pristine conditions, as they continuously provide an exceptional challenge. And lets not forget the incredible veiws. I do agree that Pine Hill is a nice course and it is very close as far as driving distance to Pine Valley, however it is far from the standards, quality of golf, traditions and meaning that Pine Valley holds. In the final thought I wish to add, I add this, Money and Power don't keep Pine Valley at #1, it is Pine Valley that keeps Pine Valley at #1. |
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