Greenbriar Oceanaire Golf Club

The Pine Barrens terrain creates a compelling contrast to typical Jersey Shore golf, with tall native grasses and sandy soil providing firm, fast conditions that reward strategic play over brute force. Designer Ron Forse's routing through the scrub oak and pitch pine demands precision from the tee, particularly on the par-4 14th where a slight draw around towering pines sets up a manageable approach to an elevated green. This hidden gem delivers authentic links-style golf just minutes from the ocean, proving that New Jersey's most compelling courses often lie beyond the crowded coastal strips.