Eagle Ridge Golf Club - Pines Course

Pros: Course was in pretty good condition. Looked very pretty, played ok, wasn't too wet or firm. Tee boxes were a little iffy, but were playable, fairways were nice, bunkers were weird as they had lots of rocks in them, but they were all playable and pretty nice, and greens were pretty nice. Staff was very friendly and helpful, which is always a good thing.

Cons: a couple of small things that really kept it from getting the remaining star. The bunkers were not raked, which is more the players fault than the courses, but still something negative. The practice facilities weren't great, the range was hitting cruddy balls off old mats, the chipping green and bunker were total garbage and almost unusable, and the putting green was kinda small and far away from two of the three first tees. The carts were electric which was nice, but the seats were almost caved in kinda, which meant you weren't sitting on any padding really. The last thing was the layout was only ok. On the pines course, I came in with a pitching wedge on like 5 holes out of the 9. That just isn't all that fun and very repetitive when that happens. Also, the links course course wasn't very "links-y". The 9 had a lot of trees, wasn't pretty soft and not firm, and had small greens. I know this is nit-picky, but not what you expect from a links style layout, so be prepared for that.

Overall, for $86 dollars (not including range balls,) I'm just saying it could have been a LITTLE bit better. The course was in good shape, which is always the important thing, which is why it got 4, but the other small things didn't get it the fifth. I played the Pines/Links course, and some holes were very repetitive on the first. Overall, I would go back and play again, as it is a fun course and looks appealing, but just a couple of small things irked me a little bit that didn't make it perfect to me.

The course is in great shape. Rough is not easy but fair. Fairways are perfect. People do need to fix their ball marks on the greens though Will def. play this course again!!

Extremely tough find the fairway or lose your ball

Great course, well maintained and staff is freindly. Food ia pretty good as well. Played here about a half a dozen times and have never been disappointed with the aforementioned. The only negative to this round was it took 5:07 to play, not really waiting on every shot but we all know the deal with golfers and pace-of-play issues and what WE all can do to play faster. I travel about 1.5 hrs to play here so as the title states I wish it was closer as I love the pine trees, natural sand areas and the Carolina feel. I'll be back and I recommend playing here.

First time at this gem of a course. Played two of three nines and then signed up again to play another 18 so I can get to play links course. Though it was windy when I played it was very rewarding outing. Greens were in great shape and fairways were well manicured. Staff was very accommodating and pleasant. Worth the trip if you don't live close by!!

Great round of golf , you must hit long drives and hit the greens

Nice fairways, best greens I have played on this year.

Eagle Ridge is the best course in Ocean County, and offers a really nice layout both parkland/links. The conditions are pretty good considering the amount of play it gets. The unfortunate news is the course was sold and will close down so play it before its too late.

First time traveling to OceanCty from north Jersey to this 27 hole layout. Great conditions for late march. Plenty of soft sand in the traps as. welcomed. Staff could not be nicer. I asked starter to get me out earlier and he happily made it happen.

Not going to be a destination point though if the rates go up over $75 in season

Wonderful condition, generous greens, and scenic....and they have have 5 tee off options. From the whites most holes reachable in regulation if you hit good shots. Remember golfers...don't just hit from the blue tees so you feel 'manly". The PGA has been pushing "Play it forward": for 5 years now. So if you hit 2 good shots on a par 4, you should be at the green, or left or right of the green....if you are 30-40 yards short after 2 good shots then you are NOT playing from the correct tees. You can mix you tee off areas during you round to ensure enjoying the game and playing from the correct tees.

have not played in 20 years, don't remember it being this nice, love the two wooded courses, the links is good but play the other 2.

Course was great! First time playing the course, and while still in February, weather was favorable, despite wind, and the course was kept in stellar condition for early season play.