1765 Rte 9 N,
Swainton, New Jersey 08210
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Dan Redolphy (PGA, Director of Golf Operations)The Course:
27 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Original design by Hurdzan/Fry Design (1997; lead designer Dana Fry); major renovation by Fry/Straka design (Dana Fry & Jason Straka) (2019/20).
Above distances are for the Grant-Meade combination. At 3376 yds from back tees, the Sherman-nine is slightly shorter than the other two nines.
39.137009
-74.779000
o.5 mi N of Swainton / 31 mi SW of Atlantic City.
Union League Natl.
The Union League National Golf Club (formerly Sand Barrens GC) is home to a well-rated 27-hole layout. The early 2020's revamp of the course pays homage to New Jersey's best known layout, Pine Valley, with huge meandering sandy waste areas much to the fore.
Bought by the Union League of Philadelphia in 2017, the renamed club comprises the Grant (formerly North), Meade (West) and Sherman (South) nines. The Sherman-nine is reputedly the prettiest of the three, while the Grant is considered the toughest. The Meade, with its testing water-flanked par-3 finishing hole, is often said to be everyone’s favorite.
The "Pine Valley-esque" golfing challenges presented by the course are to be found in its woodland setting, undulating terrain, prodigious bunkering and sweeping waste areas.
Private club - guests may only play if hosted by a member.
Walking permitted at all times.
Excellent (including a double-ended driving range)
Originally planned for this site was a traditional parkland style golf course, lined with evergreens and oaks. This all changed in the winter of 1996 when lead designer Dana Fry discovered a significant layer of sand while tree clearance was in progress. Fry proposed a "rethink" and a switch to a "sandbelt" style layout characterised by dramatic bunkers, fairway hugging sandy waste areas and significantly undulating greens. And so the Sand Barrens layout came into being. was created.
In 2017 the Union League bought the Sand Barrens golf course and converted it from a public-access facility to a private club for its members. The three nines, North, West & South, were renamed after three generals, Grant, Meade and Sherman, who led the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861-65).
The Union League of Philadelphia, a top-ranked City Club, was founded in 1862 as a patriotic society to support the Union and the policies of President Abraham Lincoln. Today, the Union League has over 4,000 active members who keep alive the League’s traditions.
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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