Galloway National Golf Club

Galloway National Golf Club
270 South New York Road
Galloway, New Jersey 08205
Yards: 6274, Par 71 (Blue Tees)
Course Architect: Tom Fazio
Website: http://www.gallowaynationalgolf.com/
Score: 108 (55 out, 53 in)
Date: October 8, 2008

Three of my golfing buddies and I had the privilege of playing the ultra-private, 74th ranked golf course in America: Galloway National Golf Club. This course has some natural elevations changes, a few holes with forced carries, super fast greens, bunkers guarding the greens on numerous holes, trees, water, bugs, and meadows ready to wreak havoc on wayward shots on every hole. This is by far the hardest course I have ever played.

I have played this course about 6 times in the past, and the course still amazes me every time I play there, I love playing this course. On a beautiful sunny day, I shot a round of 108 (4 lost balls), best round yet since my goal of the day was to break 110, which is a few strokes lower than my previous rounds played here. I wasn’t hitting the ball fairly straight off the tee which makes this long course, even longer and more difficult. My chipping was pretty good this day, I was getting the ball to stick to the slick greens since I hit the ball real high on all my shots. My putting was pretty good since I like fast greens, on a few holes my playing partners putting off the green a few times on the same hole.

After the front nine, we stopped in the club house for a drink and late lunch. The club house is modern and sleek with lots of picturesque views, the employees could not be more helpful, the food was excellent, the drinks were cold, and the views of the course and Atlantic City skyline are unforgettable!

FROM THE WEB SITE: Galloway National Golf Club is a private, world-class, 18-hole championship golf course designed for the serious golfer. World renowned architect Tom Fazio, meticulously crafted Galloway National’s 6900 yards out of a 200 acre tract of heavily wooded, gently sloping bayside property. “Galloway is one of my best ever,” said Fazio. It is a dramatic and fair golf course designed to bring joy to the serious golfer. Natural contour changes, pine forest, sand and water are the “tools.” Tees with breathtaking views, inviting fairways, challenging hazards, and beautifully situated greens are your reward.

The inspiration behind Galloway National Golf Club originated with a group of dedicated golfers who share a deep sense of commitment to the game. Management of the Club is being approached in the same way. Our facilities rival the finest in the world and are designed to enhance not detract from your unique golf experience. Our members enjoy an elegant, yet understated ambiance of quiet comfort. Golf Digest recently named Galloway one of America’s best private golf clubs.

COURSE CONDITION: The course was in excellent shape, as usual. No divots in the tee boxes or fairways, no pitch marks on the greens, and the greens were rolling super-super fast, like putting on glass.

FACILITIES: Galloway National Golf Club provides top notch practice facilities, pro shop, fore-caddies, locker room and restaurant.

SHOT OF THE DAY: Nothing real exciting, hit two of the long par three greens with my rescue wood.

SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS: If you get a chance to play this South Jersey gem, do not pass on this course! Bring you’re A+ game and extra balls, anything less – hang on and try to enjoy the ride and count on a good old fashion beating. There are refreshment stations between every few holes filled with free refreshments and snacks, very nice touch!

GOLFNERDNESS: I participated in the Stark and Stark golf outing a few weeks back, one of the golfers in our foursome has played everywhere, Pine Valley, Merion East, etc… real good golfer. I told him I was playing Galloway in a few weeks, his response was, and I quote, ‘I f%&@ing hate that place, way to hard, and the club house is ugly’. That is some funny stuff, not the response I expected.

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Valleybrook Country Club - Camden County Public Works Labor – Management Committee

Valleybrook Country Club - Camden County Public Works Labor – Management Committee
5th Annual Crab Party and Golf Outing

Valleybrook Country Club
200 Golfview Drive
Blackwood, New Jersey
Yards: 6008, Par 72 (Middle Tees)
Course Architect: Dave Beakley
Built/Open: 1942
Website: http://www.valleybrookgolf.com/
Golf Outing: Camden County Public Works Labor – Management Committee
Score: Golf Outing (Team -1)
Date: October 2, 2008

I participated in the Camden County Public Works Labor – Management Committee golf outing at Valleybrook Country Club. On a cool, breezy day, our foursome shot a 1 under par. We missed a few birdie putts which would not have made a difference anyway. It was a nice day out of the office and on the links for a good cause.

The course is mostly open with a few tight holes. Most of the fairways are tree lined and the middle holes are very hilly with a few blind shots. Having played this course numerous times and very familiar with the course over the years, we should have performed better.

FROM THE WEB SITE: Ron Jaworski’s Valleybrook Country Club is an 18-hole Semi-Private golf club located in beautiful Blackwood, New Jersey. The championship golf course presents challenges to any level of golfer. The slightly rolling hills with wetlands and mature tree lines offer scenic panoramic views. Golfers will find water coming into play nine times throughout the round, as well as, some great elevation changes.

COURSE CONDITION: Same condition as the previous outing two days before.

FACILITIES: Valleybrook County Club has a driving range, putting green, sand trap area and chipping green. Stop by Riley's Pub after the round, lunch is typical pub food, service is pleasant and friendly, lots of TV’s, cold beer and a good variety on the menu. Keep your eyes open, you may see 'Jaws' in the Pub, nice and friendly guy!

SHOT OF THE DAY: Hole No. 14 (Old Hole #5), 160 yard, Par 3, after four really bad tee shots and a chip onto the green, we were sitting about 40 feet from the hole. In disgust, I swung the putter at the ball with one hand, and directly into the hole, saved par, oops.

SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS: Nice open course, some challenging holes, play maybe slow (typical).

GOLFNERDNESS: I always lose more balls during an outing, and ‘shotgun – best ball tournament’ is translated to ‘very long – slow round of golf!’

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Valleybrook Country Club - Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund

Valleybrook Country Club
200 Golfview Drive
Blackwood, New Jersey
Yards: 6008, Par 72 (Middle Tees)
Course Architect: Dave Beakley
Built/Open: 1942
Website: http://www.valleybrookgolf.com/
Golf Outing: Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund
Score: Golf Outing (Team -4)
Date: September 30, 2008

I participated in the Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund golf outing at Valleybrook Country Club. On a warm, sunny day, our foursome shot a 4 under par. We were at 5 under par but gave one back late in the round. We also missed a hand full of birdie putts. It was a great day out on the links for a good cause.

The course is mostly open with a few tight holes. Most of the fairways are tree lined and the middle holes are very hilly with a few blind shots. Having played this course numerous times and very familiar with the course over the years, we should have performed better.

FROM THE WEB SITE: Ron Jaworski’s Valleybrook Country Club is an 18-hole Semi-Private golf club located in beautiful Blackwood, New Jersey. The championship golf course presents challenges to any level of golfer. The slightly rolling hills with wetlands and mature tree lines offer scenic panoramic views. Golfers will find water coming into play nine times throughout the round, as well as, some great elevation changes.

COURSE CONDITION: The course overall was in the best shape I have ever seen it. The tee boxes were beat up but the fairways and greens were in prefect shape which typically by this time of year the course is pretty beat up due to all the public and golf outing play. Come to find out, Ron Jaworski had his NFL golf outing the next day, so the course was spruced up for the NFL players. As always, the rough was cut a little high, but our foursome had at least one ball in the fairway every hole. Overall it was in great shape, I hope it stays that way.

FACILITIES: Valleybrook County Club has a driving range, putting green, sand trap area and chipping green. Stop by Riley's Pub after the round, lunch is typical pub food, service is pleasant and friendly, lots of TV’s, cold beer and a good variety on the menu. Keep your eyes open, you may see 'Jaws' in the Pub, nice and friendly guy!

SHOT OF THE DAY: Hole No. 16 (Old Hole #7), 342 yards, Par 4, the hole is a 90 degree dogleg left with a creek and woods on the left until the fairway makes the turn toward the green. For big hitters, most try to cut the corner over the woods toward the green, I have tried this over 40 times and have never made it. This day, I teed up the ball, and crushed it over the woods and in the fairway about 45 yards short of the green. We still pared the hole, wasted swing, wasted opportunity to score.

SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS: Nice open course, some challenging holes, play maybe slow (typical).

GOLFNERDNESS: 13 under par won the tournament, cheaters!

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