
Gambler Ridge Course
Gambler Ridge Golf Club



About this course
Gambler Ridge Golf Club sits in the rolling farmland of Cream Ridge in central New Jersey, roughly equidistant from the state's coastal and northwestern regions. Designed by Ed Nickelsen and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies terrain characteristic of the Monmouth County countryside, where gentle elevation changes and open vistas define the landscape. The routing takes advantage of the natural contours without dramatic manufactured features, allowing the property's agricultural heritage to inform the playing corridors. The layout presents a straightforward test of golf across its par-72 design, with holes that move through a mix of open and tree-lined sections. Water features appear on several holes, typical of courses built during this era in New Jersey, while bunkers frame landing areas and greens in conventional strategic positions. The course serves primarily as a daily-fee facility, accessible to public play, and reflects the practical design sensibilities of its time—offering challenge without excessive length or severe hazards. Gambler Ridge operates within the context of central New Jersey's robust golf market, where numerous courses compete for recreational players from the surrounding communities and the greater New York metropolitan area. The club provides standard amenities including practice facilities and a clubhouse, maintaining its role as a regional option for golfers seeking a playable round in a rural setting. The course remains part of the area's golf landscape without particular tournament history or national recognition.
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
- Cream Ridge, NJ, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1985
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Ed Nickelsen
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,294 yards
- Difficulty
- 68.6/116
- Course Vaults score
- 4.6
Getting there
Gambler Ridge Golf Club lies in the gently rolling farmland of central New Jersey, roughly equidistant from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to the northeast and Philadelphia International (PHL) to the southwest - each about an hour's drive depending on traffic and route. The approach from either direction threads through the suburban sprawl of the I-195 corridor before peeling off into Monmouth County's quieter horse country, where stone walls and open pasture replace strip malls and exit ramps. The final miles along winding rural roads feel decidedly removed from the turnpike hum, delivering you to a secluded enclave where the only sound is wind moving through tall grasses and the distant crack of a well-struck iron.

FAQ
Common questions about Gambler Ridge
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Gambler Ridge has a Course Vaults score of 4.6 out of 10 based on 22 logged golfers.
Gambler Ridge was designed by Ed Nickelsen.
Yes. Gambler Ridge is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Gambler Ridge is 71.
Gambler Ridge plays 6,294 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Gambler Ridge is 116.



