In the tradition of Royal Lytham, St Anne’s Old Links and other famous seaside courses in the British Isles, Twisted Dune is a first class links even though it’s not on the ocean. Laid out through rolling sand dunes and almost devoid of trees it’s easy to forget you are just minutes away from the action in Atlantic City, and not tucked away deep in the Scottish Highlands. The layout of Twisted Dune takes into account the factor the wind will play on the course and allows the player the option of running the ball up or flying it onto the greens.
This tests the player’s ability with shots seldom called for on ordinary courses. The bent grass turf that carpets each fairway offers players the perfect firm surface from which to strike a crisp approach. Sand dunes frame each of the generous fairways, but will test both the players’ skill and temperament should his ball find itself among them. Adding to the challenge on each hole is a host of fiendish bunkers along with carnivorous waste areas that wait to devour any ball that strays too far off line! A fearsome 7,336 yards from the championship tees the course has three sets of more manageable tees for the enjoyment of those not quite up to the challenge of the PGA Tour. The large greens, once reached, offer ample opportunity for birdies! With such smooth rolling surfaces the player has no one but himself to blame should the ball not fall into the cup.
Designer Archie Struthers moved two million cubic yards of earth to bring this remarkable course to fruition; creating a true taste of the Scottish Coast, right here at the Jersey Shore.