Quickie at Cohanzick Country Club

Cohanzick Country Club
Bridgeton-Fairton Road, Fairton, New Jersey 08320
Yards: 6001, Par 71 (White Tees)
Course Architect: Unknown
Built/Open: Unknown
Website: http://www.allforeclub.com/
Score: 91 (45 out – 46 in)

Date: October 2009

I played Cohanzick Country Club, a public course located in Fairton, New Jersey managed by the Allforclub. Not expecting to play, just stopped in to check out the course, I decided to tee it up. When I got out of my car the parking lot had one car, I walked around to find a maintenance guy and asked if they were open. I headed out as a single and played the entire 18 holes in two hours and five minutes. I shot an 18 hole score of 91 on an perfect sunny but brisk day in the high 60’s with 5 pars, hitting 4 fairways, 3 greens in regulation and lost 4 balls. My driving is getting better, little rusty the first few holes due to not warming up. My mid and short iron game was average, today my iron shots were cutting right. My putting was pretty good with one 3 putt and 3 – one putts. This course was pretty beat up, the tee boxes were a mess and the cart paths were bumpy with pot holes and lots of exposed tree roots! There were a few nice holes and a few boring holes, I just wanted to play it since I heard they might possibly close anyday now.

FROM THE WEB SITE: Hills and tight tree-lined fairways make this early 1900's par 71 course an intimidating layout for the average golfer. Nestled along the scenic Cohansey river this challenging course can be quite deceiving in several spots due to the hilly terrain and ravined par 3's. Greens are medium size, which is unusual for a course built in the early 1900's.

COURSE CONDITION: This place needs a makeover and new maintenance staff. The tee boxes are hacked up pretty bad, 17th tee box was all dirt, no grass to be found. The fairways and greens were in average shape with the rough just loaded with weeds and bare spots.

FACILITIES: CCC provides practice facilities (driving range, even though I didn’t see one, not sure if it is really there and a putting green), dinning, and very limited pro shop.

VALUE vs COURSE CONDITIONS (1 thru 5 – 1: awful how could they charge me to play here to 5 excellent all around facility would definitely be back): Well for $19.00 with cart, I give it a 2, you get what you pay for!

SHOT (HOLE) OF THE DAY: Hole 6, 158 yards, Par 3: I pushed my drive right and the ball ended up on the steep down slope of the 10th tee box. I was about 20 yards away from the flag stick and since the grass was pretty deep, I took a chop swing at the ball. The ball came out hot and hit the flag stick like a line drive and the ball stopped about two feet from the hole. Tap in for an unlikely par.

SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS: This course is an older course, they are losing business and some golfers I spoke to thought the course was closed already. Go there and play it before they do close for ever. It could be a great course with maintenance and re-routing some of the confusing holes.

GOLFNERDNESS: Signage would be a good idea, it was my first time playing and I got lost a few times even with a course map. With that said, I was the second single to tee off and finished the front nine in 1:05 and the back in 1:00, 2:05 round was awesome.

GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT: Familiarize yourself with the course layout, you’ll need it. Some of the fairways are tight, and watch a few bunkers that linger around a few of the greens.

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Cape May County Junior Golf Foundation

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Cape May County Junior Golf Foundation
Western Jersey Jr. Classic
Golf Course: Buena Vista Country Club
Weather: Sunny & Hot W/ Slight Breeze ~ High 80's/Low 90's
Date: 8/28/2008

I had the opportunity to caddie for my 8 year old nephew at one of his Cape May County Junior Golf Foundation golf tournaments. He was playing Buena Vista Country Club in the 6 to 9 age group (5 Holes from 200 yards or less). It was a fun time watching him compete for points against the other children in his age group. During the round, I was giving him some direction, recommending clubs, but mostly letting him go out and have fun playing golf with his friends. On the second hole, he drove his ball into the woods, but had a clear view to the green over a huge sand hazard, and the ball was sitting in junk. He pulled out a 5 iron, I suggested a 7 iron, hit it high and get it over the hazard. He hit the 7 over the hazard and onto the fringe of the green, wow was I stressed. At the end of the golf tournament, he ended up tied for second and got 50 points for his effort. Since they only had first, second and third place awards, they needed to settle second and third place to give out the awards, it was settled with a chip off. My nephew ended up with the third place award. It was a fun outing and great for the kids, if your children are into golf, this is a great way to learn the game, rules and make new friends.

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