
Ridge/Pines Course
Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Public: #1214
Public: #1008
Public: #14



About this course
Eagle Ridge Golf Club's Ridge and Pines nines form part of a 27-hole facility in Lakewood, New Jersey, designed by Brian Ault. The course sits in the Pine Barrens region of Ocean County, where sandy soils and native vegetation provide natural drainage and a distinctive landscape character. Ault, who has designed numerous courses throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, typically works with existing topography to create layouts that balance playability with strategic interest. The Ridge nine likely features more elevation change and undulation, while the Pines nine takes its character from the surrounding woodland. This combination offers variety across the 18-hole pairing, with holes routed through corridors of pitch pine and oak typical of the New Jersey coastal plain. The sandy subsoil allows for firm conditions and makes the course playable year-round in favorable weather. Lakewood has a long golf history dating to the early 20th century, when it was a winter resort destination. Eagle Ridge serves both members and daily-fee players in a region with numerous golf options. The course provides a straightforward test suited to a range of skill levels, with strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward accurate approach play. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse typical of semi-private operations in the area.
Quick facts
- Location
- Lakewood, NJ, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1999
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Brian Ault
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,687 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.1/140
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
Eagle Ridge Golf Club sits in the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, accessible via Newark Liberty International (EWR) or Philadelphia International (PHL), each roughly 45 minutes to an hour from the clubhouse depending on traffic patterns across the Garden State Parkway or Atlantic City Expressway. The drive itself traces a compelling transition from the urban corridor into the quiet, sandy terrain of the Pinelands - a landscape of scrub oak, pitch pine, and cranberry bogs that feels worlds removed from the metropolitan density just beyond the tree line. Private aviation is well-served by nearby Lakewood Airport and other regional facilities, offering a more discreet arrival for those seeking to bypass commercial terminals entirely. The final miles wind through the characteristic flatlands and forest that define this corner of New Jersey, arriving at Eagle Ridge's gates with the understated elegance befitting a club whose courses have long remained a closely guarded secret among serious players in the Northeast.

FAQ
Common questions about Ridge/Pines at Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Ridge/Pines at Eagle Ridge Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 36 logged golfers.
Ridge/Pines was designed by Brian Ault.
Yes. Ridge/Pines at Eagle Ridge Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Ridge/Pines is 72.
Ridge/Pines plays 6,687 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Ridge/Pines is 140.







