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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6905 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.0

Cape May National Golf Club, also known as simply the National, is a favorite among both New Jersey natives and visitors. The club has roots that date back to the 1800s when it was known as Cape May Country Club. The peacefully secluded golf course is nestled amidst mature woodlands, surrounding one of the largest private bird sanctuaries in New Jersey. The scenery is beautiful but don't let that distract you. There are plenty of challenges to keep you on your toes, including tree-lined fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and several water hazards. There are a few blind shots that make Cape May National Golf Club especially tricky if playing it for the first time. The classic design is a fair test but it's player-friendly enough for a wide range of skill levels.

Course Details

Year Built 1991
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Reviews

1.8
152 Reviews (152)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 34
Forced Carries 28
Undulating Greens 20
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 33
Advanced Golfers 23
Locals 19
This Course's Location is:
Near Local Attractions 20
Worth the Drive 18
Convenient to the City 8

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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great experience

This golf course has 17 great holes of golf, long, tight challenging position shots needed. Only hole 3 is weak. But only because I played the white tees. Par fours are long and difficult. Greens excellent. Par threes also quite demanding as greens are placed on pedestal and we'll trapped with sand or grass bunkers.Back nine exceptional. The final hole is the toughest hole on course. Not for the faint of heart. Only the par fives are reasonable. Pace of play great. Also tons of birds inhabit the course. Had to wait for a turtle to cross fifth fairway. Play after two pm, the rates are 50 dollars or less. Will play many times. Be st golf course south of Atlantic City.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrific

Course is a challenge for all levels of players. The greens are probably the best I have played in a long time on a public tract.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

CM National

Nice course, needs a decent club house and cafe. Pace was slow, no rangers in sight.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great course is at its best!

As a former member the course was always beautiful, laid out in the salt marsh. New greens superintendent has done a spectacular job and cured a few problems that had persisted. Removed some trees and shrubs in key locations. #s 9 &10 are examples of this. If you like beauty, peace and quiet and sea birds and a great round of golf drop what you are doing and go to CMNGC!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time

Overall the course was a great experience. Pace of play was fast 4 hrs for a foursome and the course was in great condition. Was surprised to see some of the bad reviews after playing it got a great price and had absolutely no problems with staff or booking through golf now. Will defiantly play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Jersey N Y C Advisor
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Good shore track

Many challenging holes around/over water which created a scenic round. The course was in decent shape throughout from tee to green. The lady in the pro shop was not very professional and made us wait extremely long to be checked in. The starter really saved my impressions of the staff. He was great making sure we were familiar with some of the challenging holes as first time players. They didn't have a ranger out there moving thing along which created a long back nine.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Attitude

The course was advertised on Golfnow as 1 price and I received a confirmation from Golfnow & the course. Later that evening I received a cancellation notice from the course, even after they sent me a confirmation. When I challenged the pro shop I received nothing but ATTITUDE. I am sure you have plenty of golfers who play you good money to play this course but with that ATTITUDE I will never play another round at that course! BTW, I had a GREAT time playing Avalon!!!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

First time played. Good layout

First time playing the course. Very challenging. Apparently a lot of tree/brush has been cleared around some of the water hazards. Definitely opens the course up and gives the player a better idea of landing areas. Overall I liked the course and would recommend it to other players.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

Cape May National offers a great golf experience with a variety of scenic, natural, challenging holes.
Good for scratch or occasional player, a great track to play while at the beach. Condition was very good
from tee to green.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

course was great

the coursewas in good shape for early summer..greens were smooth but a little firm..fairways were tight and firm but very playable..would go back again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great time at a great course

Played with some buddies as we typically do on Sunday afternoon. Was gorgeous. We play all different courses down here but this one is still my favorite and you cant beat the value. The shape of the course was great and everything was lush. Believe it or not a lot of courses down here are not so it was nice to be in great conditions. Greens were just about healed from aeration and rolled very true as always. I played ok in the wind but most of all had a great time on a great golf course. I recommend playing the first par 3 from the blue tees if you are playing white tees and are under a 15 handicap. Cant wait to return!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tremendous Golf Experience

Cape May National is probably the best course I've ever played for under $70. And it's even better than some of the courses I've paid more for as well. Greens were at the end of their aeration but still so true and playable. Very responsive greens, fair rough, well groomed tee boxes and a 4 hour pace. I was able to get in a groove and never had it broken by slow play. 34 front, 41 back, 75 total. What a day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A little slow

The course was in very good shape despite a heavy down pour the previous evening. Carts only on the cart path may have slowed the round somewhat but waiting on a lot of tees is annoying. Never saw a ranger and the group in front of us would wait on the tee until the next group was almost putting out only hit 180 yard tee shots? Greens had been aerated recently and hadn't been cut that day because of the rain. Would play it again when it is lush as it is a nice layout. Need to work on speed of play or spacing of tee times it would be really tough if it was mid summer and you are standing around in 90+ heat and 90+ humidity.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Good track but greens knocked it down

Played in overcast and windy conditions so some of the holes were a bear. Layout was fun and fair but greens were freshly aerated and bouncy. Needed top-dressing and rolling. When greens are ready, course is 4 stars.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

CMNGC

Not worth the money
Course condition was very poor
Several holes you had to put on greens of sand
Totally unacceptable, especially for the money

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/21/2014

Personally, I think poor ratings due to aeration is unfair. Every course has to aerate, yes even Augusta

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course could be interesting

The greens were just aerated and NOT back filled with enough sand to provide a decent surface to putt on. The rough was uneven. I would think that when properly groomed it would play much better.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fair @ $55

I remember when this was a resort course - it is now a locals course and maintained accordingly. Fairways have been widened to improve pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Tough!

One of my favorite local courses. It's always a tough track but when you play this links-style course on a day with wind gusts of up to 30-35 mph, you better hold on to your hat and have your game in order. The wind was actually affecting putts! Course is in early season shape -- greens not quite there yet -- but after this past winter, no complaints.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

CMN

Course was in good condition (wish the wind would die down) and enjoyed this first time round. Rate I received was very fair. I will definitely play again. Enjoyed a course that seemed a bit like the ones in Myrtle Beach. (more ponds than the average NJ course)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Challenging Golf Course

We had a really great time, and the Cape May National staff are very nice. I can't wait till my next round there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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