South Jersey

Did not get much done today as I did not leave NYC until around 11, and it took well over an hour to get to the first course.

Manalapan, NJ- Manalapan Recreation Center:Very nice beginner course, has signs and is easy to play and is extremely short. 3 holes under 150ft! It circles around a soccer field on the fringe of the park in some nice trees. Most holes are very open, but gaurded pins creating 'tough' shots. Basket #7 was lying on the ground in ruins, behind a fence, why I don't know.

Vineland, NJ- South Vineland:A tournament-worthy course that is still in the making. Completely playable but a bit rough on the edges on just a few holes still on the back 9. Soon to have tee signs. Easy to follow without them, due to arrows on the baskets (good idea). Has some serious par-4's and some signature holes worthy of playing. Very unique. One hole is about 500', along a lake, slim fairway between water and woods, curves left, then the basket is tucked up on a hill behind some trees. The land is perfect for disc golf, and does not fit in with this region. It looks like it belongs in Nor-Cal or something, sandy woods with pines and vines, exposed root systems. Thanks for the T-Shirt SJDGC.com.

Vineland, NJ- Landis:A fairly easy non-technical course in a busy multi-use park. Consists of grassy lawn with tall trees, no rough, no hazards. Most holes you can throw any way you want but they have a basic layout to teach shots. Has some good length, lots of holes over 300'. Good signs, mostly not ruined over the years. Dirt tees marked by wood boards.

[Bill]

Ben, I want to thank you again for these posts. They provide such a great break from days spent in cubicle Hell. Keep up the great work and can't wait to throw with you in SC!!

[Jamie 'gr8rocshot' Ruane]

Yeah buddy, South Vineland looks good....Thanks for the pictures. Last time I was up it wasn't even a distant thought....Landis was it...20 minutes from relatives in Cedarville. That place is even closer. Was it off 55? south of the Vineland Mall? there is some real nice countryside in that area.