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120 Euclid Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 246-7183
Price: $12
Par: ?
Difficulty: 6
Creativity: 4
Atmosphere:
7
For us this was a course of contrasts in terms
of highlights and areas we thought could use some improvements. The sum total
resulted in a course we would play again in the area, especially considering
its location a bit outside the main hustle of Atlantic City.
Our first positive of this course was the
location. Away from downtown there was
some room to park, a bit more space on the course and not as crowded, but it
was also right on the water so you kept that atmosphere. It was well maintained and it is still
relatively new but everything was in good condition nonetheless. The theming overall was good, but it was a
bit varied. The top section of the course had some more Atlantic City focused
holes, whereas the bottom was this sort of mix of nautical and countryish with
some wrought iron designs, logs and boats.
In general, the holes has a good diversity in design though many weren’t
far off things you’d see on many courses. The craps hole on the upper deck is one
of the more unique holes we’ve seen (and Pat loves craps) but it does need some
clear instructions to let people know how to play it.
The overall issue of play was something that
popped up in a few places. While the
course is handicap accessible, there were several of the holes were the layout
out of the handicap access seemed to impede normal play. More than a few holes had the exit directly
behind the hole where you’d normally use bricks or edging for rebounds and in a
couple of cases made it way too easy for the ball to go out of bounds coming
off a hill. It was noticeable enough for us to comment on it, compared to a lot
of other courses which have those access aways generally off to the side of the
hole or in locations that a “normal” shot wouldn’t be taken. Not a huge
detriment to play, just something to be aware of and adjust for. It also might not be something that the
regular public thinks about and the ball going out-of-bounds more for them
could be frustrating. There also seems
to be a couple of unnecessary obstacles.
One example is the log hole, where using the log really isn’t to
anyone’s advantage where there is a decent bank shot around it (and also a case
where the handicap entrance sits behind the exit of the log and the hole). However, with a few rounds of practice on this
course you can probably consistently shoot in the high 30s given Pat’s score
was 42 sight unseen, with a couple of bad holes.
The only other word of caution we had is a
little more than half the course is exposed, with very little shade. You get a respite for a few holes when you
are under the boardwalk, but otherwise you are in the open and on a hot summer
day we see where that might be a bit brutal.
While maybe not as “must visit” as some of the
other courses up and down the Jersey Shore, we’d definitely visit it again if
in the area.
Reviewed by Mandy, Pat & Putt
Reviewed in 2022
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Cost: $12
Par: ?
Difficulty: 8
Creativity: 6
Atmosphere: 10
While at the Jersey Shore for a tournament last summer
circumstances forced me into an area I didn’t plan on visiting. I stumbled into
a wonderful little neighborhood where this brand new mini-golf was located.
While it is basically an adventure type course, aside from the first 3 holes
having a local flair, it is far more difficult than an average adventure
course. The staff was very friendly, the location was in a very cool
neighborhood & the course was right next to the ocean. Also had amazing
water feature that ran through the entire lower section of the course. Overall
a great addition to the Jersey Shore courses.
Reviewed by Glenda R
Reviewed in 2022