
Avalon Course
Avalon Golf Club



About this course
Avalon Golf Club, nestled near the shore in Cape May Court House, has long provided a haven for golfers seeking a sporting challenge wrapped in relaxed camaraderie. Carved from the area's gently rolling landscape, the course reflects a modern design ethos, demanding strategic play more than brute force. While not steeped in major championship history, Avalon presents a balanced test, featuring ample fairways that often tighten around the greens. The course tends to favor players who can shape their shots, with a few strategically placed doglegs and hazards that reward calculated approaches. Avalon's friendly membership reflects the Jersey Shore's laid-back culture. While competition is present, the club is better known for its welcoming atmosphere and social events. Post-round gatherings often center around the clubhouse, where stories – both tall and true – are shared over the club’s famed clam chowder.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NJ
Quick facts
- Location
- Cape May Court House, NJ, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1971
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Bob Hendricks
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,272 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.4/125
- Course Vaults score
- 5.0
Getting there
The journey to Avalon Golf Club begins at Atlantic City International Airport, a compact and efficient gateway roughly twenty-five minutes north, though many travelers opt for Philadelphia International, an hour's drive across the Delaware River and down the Garden State Parkway. The route south unfolds through the low-lying coastal plain of southern New Jersey, where salt marsh and scrub pine gradually give way to the barrier island landscape of Cape May County. As you exit the Parkway and wind through the quiet roads of Cape May Court House, the transition is palpable - suburban sprawl recedes, the air turns briny, and the clubhouse emerges amid the windswept terrain that has made this corner of the Jersey Shore a quietly revered destination for discerning golfers.

FAQ
Common questions about Avalon
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Avalon has a Course Vaults score of 5.0 out of 10 based on 35 logged golfers.
Avalon was designed by Bob Hendricks.
Yes. Avalon is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Avalon is 71.
Avalon plays 6,272 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Avalon is 125.



