
Blue Heron Pines Course
Blue Heron Pines Golf Club

About this course
Blue Heron Pines Golf Club sits in the Pinelands region of southern New Jersey, approximately twenty miles west of Atlantic City. Designed by Stephen Kay and opened in the late 1990s, the course occupies sandy, well-drained terrain characteristic of the Pine Barrens ecosystem. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, incorporating elevation changes uncommon in coastal New Jersey and weaving through corridors of pitch pine and scrub oak. Kay's design emphasizes strategic variety, with holes that require thoughtful club selection and course management rather than overwhelming length. The layout features a mix of risk-reward opportunities, particularly on par-fives where aggressive play can yield rewards but also exposes players to penalty areas and waste bunkers. Several holes play along or across wetland areas that are native to the region, adding both visual interest and tactical considerations. The bunkering style reflects a naturalized aesthetic consistent with the Pinelands setting. The course operates as a public facility and has served as a regional tournament venue for state and local competitions. Its accessibility and conditioning have made it a popular destination for golfers from the Philadelphia and New York metropolitan areas. The club offers a straightforward golf experience focused on the course itself, with amenities typical of upscale daily-fee operations in the region.
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
- Egg Harbor City, NJ, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1993
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Stephen Kay
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,810 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.2/133
- Course Vaults score
- 5.8
Getting there
Blue Heron Pines Golf Club is most readily accessed via Atlantic City International Airport (ACY), situated roughly 30 minutes to the southeast, or alternatively through Philadelphia International (PHL), a 90-minute drive north through the pine barrens and coastal plain of southern New Jersey. The approach from either airport carries you through the quiet, forested landscape of the Pine Barrens - a vast and storied wilderness of pitch pine and cranberry bogs that defines this corner of the state - before arriving at Egg Harbor City, where the club's championship layout emerges from the native scrubland with understated elegance. For those arriving by private aviation, Egg Harbor City Airport lies just minutes from the clubhouse, offering a discreet alternative to commercial terminals. The final miles unfold along country roads that feel worlds removed from the Atlantic shore, delivering you to a course that has long remained a carefully guarded secret among serious players.

FAQ
Common questions about Blue Heron Pines
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Blue Heron Pines has a Course Vaults score of 5.8 out of 10 based on 54 logged golfers.
Blue Heron Pines was designed by Stephen Kay.
Yes. Blue Heron Pines is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Blue Heron Pines is 72.
Blue Heron Pines plays 6,810 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Blue Heron Pines is 133.




