hi guys staying at Hotel In the Meadowland, have clubs in trunk (Wink) and now I'm free tomorrow wed, looking for some suggestions of where to play do not mind some travel say maybe 50 miles or so and nothing thats going to break the bank maybe up to $80 to 90 is there any places that I must try

Thanks

ps if anyone wants to hook up and play thats fine to

Dave

http://www.crystalgolfresort.com/

i like the ballyowen course but theres a few nice tracks there

Hominy Hill http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.as...129&Id=2582 or Charleston Springs
http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.as...129&ID=2580

Both of these courses are Monmouth County Public Courses. Hominy Hill has the reputation and the buzz - Charleston has 2 nice courses- the North is my favorite - Links Style.

Will fit you budget - will be about 45 min drive.

The Architects Club in Phillipsburg NJ is a nice track. The course has an interesting concept. Each hole is named after a famous course designer (D. Ross, Tillinghast, etc) and tries to mimic that designers style. I take customer's out there for outings. Its close to PA so it may be on the edge of your range for the day though. http://www.thearchitectsclub.com

A more centrally located option would be Royce Brook Golf Club. That course is located in Hillsborough and is closer to you. Also a nice track. Tough course to play if the wind is blowing. http://www.roycebrook.com

I 2nd Ballyoween, its a great links lay out

Crystal Springs, Wild Turkey and Ballyowen are all pretty fun tracks

Royce Brooke

ive played roycebrook hominy hill and architects. all 3 are good. hominy might be better for your budget even at week day rates. its a great rtj course.

which course east or west at Royce Brook?

i would say these three would be good choices... all within your budget and ranked well.

1) Ballyowen: Links-style course that would be about 1 hour from the Meadowlands. One of the better ranked public courses in NJ.

2) Neshanic: Another highly ranked public course (top ten public course in NJ by Golf Digest). Great practice facility. About 1 hour from the Meadowlands.

3) Knoll West: A semi-private course that is only about 20 minutes from the Meadowlands. Was ranked the best "muni" in NJ in this month's issue of Golf Digest.

PM me if you have any questions. I work a stones throw away from the Meadowlands and play a lot of the courses in the area.

thanks guys I will try one depending on the weather, went to Golfsmith today, do not have one up where I live in New england was like a kid in a candy store good job , I left the cards in the car, they sugested Cristal springs as well so may try that

dave

dave -

if you want to go to a good golf store, check out golf galaxy on route 17. its about 15 minutes from the meadowlands. ask for Joe, the store manager. he knows his stuff and always has hooked me up.

thanks ,Im staying just of 17 at the Renaissance, will check that out on my way home on thursday

Thanks

If you are thinking of going to Crystal Springs, do not play the actual Crystal Springs course unless you enjoy tricked up blind shots. I played there once and did not enjoy my round. I must say that Ballyowen has a superb reputation although I have never played there.

Actually, ask for Tim.

And a third vote for Ballyowen...and over Crystal Springs.

Simple formula for Northern NJ Golf:

Ballyowen > Wild Turkey > Crystal Springs > Black Bear = Enjoy Ballyowen

no no def ask for joe when you go to golf galaxy. and ill second architects as well add heron glen... a little bit of a hike but a very nice track that will definetley keep pace.

Thanks to every one who gave me some places to look at, played today at Royce Brook, I have to say it was great , staff were real nice, course was in tip top shape, my game was not as good but managed a 84, with kick in birdy at 18
enjoy your game for the rest of the year
Dave