Ballamor GC
Egg Harbor Township, NJ (just outside A.C.)
'12 Fees: $105 prime time, $89 after noon, $95 Weekdays, $89 shoulder season, $58-$78 off-season
Named the #4 course in NJ by Golf Magazine, 2010
From the website: "Carefully carved out of gently rolling land and dense woods, Ballamor was named one of New Jersey's Best Private Courses by NJ Golf Magazine. Designed by nationally renowned architects Ault, Clark & Associates the course uniquely blends traditional architecture with subtle modern-day nuances succinctly capturing the distinct beauty of the property. As such, each hole possesses its own individual character with a total package that presents a strong composition, testing every type of golf shot.
This once private course is now open to the public."
Fat Guy Note: This course is under the same ownership group as my favorite Jersey course, Scotland Run.
Where To Booze & Grub: The on-site pub & grill serves domestic drafts for $2.50 and specialty martinis for $5 during Happy Hour, a mean $5 apps menu, and good burgers and club sandwiches.
See Also: Fat Guy's A.C. NJ Golf Weekend