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Hardest Golf Courses in Atlantic County, New Jersey

The 15 most challenging golf courses in Atlantic County, New Jersey, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Atlantic County

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1
Shore Gate Golf Club
White -Women tees · 6,391 yds · Rating 77.3 · Par 72Ocean View
146
2
Galloway National Golf Club
Gold tees · 7,104 yds · Rating 74.1 · Par 71Galloway Township
144
3
Ballamor Golf Club
White tees · 6,023 yds · Rating 75.6 · Par 72Egg Harbor Township
142
4
McCullough's Emerald Golf Links
White tees · 6,026 yds · Rating 75.3 · Par 71Egg Harbor Township
141
5
Hidden Creek Golf Club
Black tees · 7,003 yds · Rating 73.6 · Par 71 · PrivateEgg Harbor Township
138
6
The Links at Brigantine
Middle-White tees · 6,152 yds · Rating 77.7 · Par 73Brigantine
136
7
Buena Vista Golf Club
Black tees · 7,111 yds · Rating 74.6 · Par 72Buena Vista Township
135
8
Atlantic City Golf Club
White tees · 6,175 yds · Rating 75.7 · Par 70Northfield
135
9
Harbor Pines Golf Club
Black tees · 6,827 yds · Rating 72.9 · Par 72Egg Harbor Township
133
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Blue Heron Pines Golf Club
Black tees · 6,810 yds · Rating 72.2 · Par 72Galloway Township
133
11
Twisted Dune Golf Club
White-Middle tees · 6,310 yds · Rating 75.9 · Par 72Egg Harbor Township
132
12
Mays Landing Golf Club
White-Middle tees · 6,017 yds · Rating 74.3 · Par 71Hamilton Township
128
13
Linwood Country Club
White tees · 5,822 yds · Rating 72.8 · Par 70Linwood
127
14
Hamilton Trails Golf Club
Regular- White tees · 5,996 yds · Rating 73.6 · Par 72Mays Landing
126
15
Green Tree Golf Course
Middle-White tees · 4,943 yds · Rating 69.1 · Par 72Egg Harbor Township
119

Atlantic County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Atlantic County, New Jersey?

Shore Gate Golf Club in Ocean View is currently the hardest golf course in Atlantic County based on slope (slope rating 146).

How many ranked golf courses are in Atlantic County, New Jersey?

26 golf courses in Atlantic County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 15 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Atlantic County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.