Brigantine Golf Links

Brigantine Golf Links, a historic 1927 links course in Brigantine, New Jersey, sits on a barrier island just across the bay from Atlantic City. Owned by the City of Brigantine Beach, this atmospheric layout by Wayne Stile and Jon Van Kleek is a must-play for visitors chasing a true links experience near the Boardwalk. After a patient renovation, the course has been restored to its original character, offering wind-sculpted, sand-based terrain. Nearly treeless, Brigantine features four sets of tees, from 5,053 to 6,507 yards, with the full layout stretching to 6,520 yards. Expect wide fairways, rolling dunes, and native marshes, where creeks, ponds, and tidal inlets come into play on multiple holes and wind becomes a decisive factor. The greens are small, undulating, and among Southern New Jersey’s finest putting surfaces. Brigantine is a shotmaker’s course with creative bump-and-run possibilities, wildlife galore as part of a National Audubon Sanctuary, and a rich bit of lore—Walter Hagen and Harry Vardon reportedly practiced here. Note: no driving range; practice is on the putting green. Book via GolfWithBrio.