The Links at Brigantine Beach

September 09, 2010

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1075 North Shore Drive The Links at Brigantine Beach

Brigantine, New Jersey 08203

Phone: 609-266-1388

Fax: 609-266-0665

Website: www.brigantinegolf.com

E-mail:

While every effort has been made to assure accuracy, we advise you to check all information with the pro shop before booking your tee-time or driving to the course. The course information below HAS NOT been reviewed and updated by the club.

Golf Club Information



Year Built:

1927

Course Architect:

John Van Kleek & Stephen Stiles

General Manager:

Steven Brady

Director of Golf:

Steven Brady

Head Golf Professional:

Jason A. Wiegand

Assistant Golf Professional:

Bob Toner

Golf Pro On Site:

Yes

Club Historian:

-

Caddie Master:

-

Course Superintendent:

Tom Dale

Assistant Superintendent::

Harry Strawder

Course Mascot:

Divots the Dog

Classification:

Public

      If private, do you accept reciprocity?

N/A

Guest Policy:

Open

Playing Season:

Year Around

Dress Code:

Proper Golf Attire Required

Metal Spikes:

Not Permitted

Fivesomes:

Not Permitted

Course Record and Year:

-

Course Record Held by:

-

      Posted in Club House or Pro Shop:

-

      Location:

-

The Pro Shop



Fully Stocked Golf Pro Shop:             Yes

Golf Pro Shop Online: No

Pro Shop Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Tee Times Accepted: Accepted

Earliest Tee Time Available: 6:00 AM

Tee Times Taken in Advance: Yes

      Days in Advance: 14 Days in advance

Tee Times Taken Online: Yes, see website

Additional Pro Shop Information: -

The Course (Sets of Tees and Yardage)

18 Hole Regulation Course

Tees

Yardage

Rating (M/W)

Slope (M/W)

Par (M/W)

Championship

6524

70.2 / 76.3

123 / 133

72 / 73

Regulation

6214

69.0 / 75.1

122 / 131

72 / 73

Forward

5198

64.6 / 69.6

112 / 125

72 / 73

Greens Type:                                                   Bent Grass

Greens measured w/ stimpmeter: No

      Stimpmeter posted daily in pro shop: No

      Reading available upon request: No

Fairway Type: Poa Annua Grass

Tee Box Type: Poa Annua Grass

Average width of fairways: - to - +/- yards

Style of course: Scottish links style course

Design style: -

Signature hole: Hole #15, 175 Yards, Par 3

Number of sand hazards in play: 71 to 80 +/-

Number of water hazards in play: Yes

      How many holes: 16

Yardage measurements to center of green: Yes

      Yardage markers (200, 150, 100): -

      Marked in center of fairway: Yes

     Posts: -

      In ground indicator: -

      Marked on edge of fairway: -

      Cart path: -

      Sprinkler heads: -

Flag Definition: -

Number of rounds played annually: - +/- (Estimated)

Greens aerated schedule: May amnd September

Overseeding schedule: No overseeding schedule

Additional course information: -

Greens Fee

($ = 0 - $50, $$ = $51 - $80, $$$ = $81 - $100, $$$$ = $101 - $150, $$$$$ = $151+)
Weekday:	9 Holes	$$
Weekday:	18 Holes	$$
Weekend:	9 Holes	$$
Weekend:	18 Holes	$$

Training Facilities and Services:

Membership Types and included services:	Contact the pro shop
Golf Carts (Gas or Electric):	Electric golf carts
GolfFees Included cart rental Fees	Included in greens fee
Pull cart rentals:	Not available
Walking the course:	Permitted
GPS equipped carts:	Yes
Skycaddie compatible:	-
Caddies available:	No
Fore-caddies available:	No
Yardage books available:	-
Driving Range:	No
Grass practice area:	N/A
Synthetic practice area:	N/A
Putting green:	Yes
Chipping green:	Yes
Sand trap practice area:	-
On-site teaching facilities:	No
Club fitting:	-
Club repair:	-
Rental clubs available:
Right handed clubs:	Yes
Left handed clubs:	-
Locker room for members:
Men's locker room:	Yes
Women's locker room:	Yes
Locker room for guests:	-
Fee:	-

Brief Description of the Golf Course and/or Club

Links, this links-style course was built alongside the Atlantic Ocean, so the wind can sometimes be a major factor. Built in 1927, 'The Links' is unique to the Northeast with its authentic Scottish links design by Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek. Garrett Gill and George B. Williams redesigned this course in the early 1990's. Brigantine's history is intertwined with the famed Scottish Links courses of old. Local legend suggests the "Old Pros" such as Walter Hagen and Harry Vardon played in Brigantine before setting sail for the British Open.

True to its historic Scottish roots, this seaside layout includes breathtaking bay views, native marshes, and gently rolling nearly treeless terrain. With prevailing sea breezes, berms, moundings, tidal water hazards and newly renovated bunkers, this scenic par 72 course provides an exciting & ever-changing experience for all skill levels. With the combination of its coastal location, modern day amenities, & historic grandeur, The Links at Brigantine Beach offers a wonderful golf experience.

History of the Golf Facility

Brigantine's history is intertwined with the famed Scottish links courses of old. Local legend suggests that "Old Pros" from the 1920s practiced at Brigantine before sailing for the British Open.

Known as Brigantine Country Club for 60+ years, in 1989 the property was purchased and the name was then changed to Brigantine Golf Links. The new owner then renovated all the fairways, finished the cart paths, and built a new clubhouse, among other things. In July of 2002, the property was sold to the City of Brigantine, who hired Meadowbrook Golf, Inc. to manage the property, and then came the current name, The Links at Brigantine Beach.

Golf Digest Course Rankings:

America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses:	N/A
America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses:	N/A
Best in State, New Jersey:	N/A

Past and Future Golf Tournaments held at Club:



Non-Club Competitions: N/A

Local Golf Tournaments: N/A

Regional Golf Tournaments: N/A

State Golf Tournaments: N/A

USGA Golf Tournaments: N/A

PGA Pro or Amateur Events:       N/A

Prestigious Awards

3 1/2 Stars 'Places to Play' - Golf Digest Magazine 2006 Issue

Best of the Best in Atlantic City - VIP Magazine (2006)

Top 100 Must Play Courses - Golf Styles New Jersey and Philadelphia (2006)

Dream 18 - Hole #11 - GolfStyles Phila. (2005)

Ranked Top 100 Must Play Courses - GolfStyles Phila. and N.J. (2005)

3 1/2 Stars Places to Play - Golf Digest (2004)

Ranked #2 Best Value in New Jersey - Publinks Magazine (2004)

Ranked Top 10 Public Courses in southern New Jersey - Courier-Post & Tee-Time King (2003)

Dream 18 – Hole #17 - Courier Post (2003, 2004)

Best Short Par 4 - Greater Philadelphia Area - Hole #11 - Philadelphia Golf Magazine (2003)

Best Bet for Golf Course Value - Philadelphia Golf Magazine (2003)

Certified Audubon Sanctuary 2003

Beginner Friendly Certification - National Golf Course Owners Association (2002)

Most Affordable - Best of Shore - AC Magazine (2000)

Top 100 Must Play Courses in the Mid-Atlantic - Washington Golf Monthly (1999)

Top 100 Woman Friendly - Golf for Women Magazine (1997)

Best Scottish Links in Mid-Atlantic - Mid-Atlantic Magazine (1996)

Dining Facilities

Restaurant:	Yes
Serving breakfast:	Yes
Serving lunch:	Yes
Serving dinner:	-
Hours:	-
Open all year:	Yes
Closed any days:	-
Bar (Full service bar located on premises):	Yes
Snack bar on course:	No
Location:	N/A
Refreshment cart:	-
Liquor served:	-
Additional Information:	-

Additional Information

Course nickname:	The Links
Do any hole(s) have a nickname:	-
Golf community:	No
Homes on the course:	Yes
Credit cards accepted:	Yes
Types:	Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
Discount packages available:	Yes
Senior / Junior discounts available:	Yes / Yes
Women friendly:	-
Women's league	-
Junior Friendly:	-
Junior teaching program:	-
Additional on-site facilities:	No
Additional off-site facilities:	N/A
Home course for
High School team:	-
College team:	-
Which schools:	-
Practice days and times:	-
Zagat rated:	No

Directions

From Philadelphia - Take the A.C. Expressway (Rt. 42) East to Exit 1 - Atlantic Brigantine Tunnel Connector. Once you have traveled through the tunnel stay in the right hand lane. Continue straight over the brigantine bridge onto Brigantine Blvd. Continue straight on Brigantine Blvd. For 3 ½ miles (you will traverse the lighthouse circle, go half way around). Stay on Brigantine Blvd. as the numbered cross streets will descend, past them look for Roosevelt Blvd. Make a left on Roosevelt Blvd. (Clipper Ship Motel on the corner) Follow Roosevelt Blvd. to the end by the bay. The Links at Brigantine Beach entrance is on your right.

From Atlantic City - Take the Atlantic City Expressway westbound to Exit 9 and turn left at the top of exit. Proceed approximately two miles to traffic light at Route 322. Turn right onto Route 322 west (Blackhorse Pike) and proceed to McKee Avenue (Citgo Gas Station and Canal’s Liquors). Turn left. Bear right at fork. Clubhouse is ahead on the right.

From Cape May and Points South - Take Garden State Parkway North to A.C. Expressway East (Exit 38). Follow Directions as noted above from Philadelphia.

From New York and Points North - Take Garden State Parkway South to Atlantic City Expressway East (Exit 38). Follow Directions as noted above from Philadelphia.

Course Review / Comments

The first and only golf course built on a New Jersey barrier island. Also, officially certified with the National Audubon Sanctuary.