Must Play
Harbor Pines Golf Club Keeps Setting the Bar Higher
By, JOHN TORSIELLO
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arbor Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey is getting back to normal operations after the government ended closures of many businesses, including golf courses in early May. “We re-opened the day they said we could, which was May 2, with limited tee times, cart restrictions and all social distancing and safe touch guidelines in place,” said Debbie Stevenson, Director of Sales and Marketing. Since then, restrictions have been lifting including the most recent ability to accommodate outdoor dining. “The club is following all local and state guidelines for operating a business during this time. Our main concern is the safety and health of our guests and staff and we will continue to follow and enforce all policies
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to ensure their comfort.” She continued, “Golfers were anxious to get back out on the course and our members and weekly leagues have also returned for the season. It’s great to welcome golfers back to the club and see everyone enjoying the fresh air.” The first public play was welcomed at the course in August of 1996 and Harbor Pines has remained a favorite place to play among visitors and locals. Next year the club will be celebrating 25 years of operation. When you look at the reviews online you will notice two things that are mentioned most often; customer service, and course conditions. From the moment you arrive at Harbor Pines, you know you’ve made the right choice; staff is friendly and accommodating making all guests feel like they’ve arrived at a private club. The course
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is aesthetically pleasing, playable, and pace of play is around 4:15 minutes, making a round even more enjoyable. Ending the day at the club’s pub room for a great meal adds to the overall superb experience of playing at Harbor Pines. “We’ve always been known for our outstanding conditions, especially our fast and true-rolling greens,” said Stevenson. Harbor Pines is one of the best kept courses in South Jersey and a “must-play” for golfers from all over the tri-state region. The late opening aided course conditions, which, Stevenson said, this year are “supreme.” The layout at Harbor Pines offers a wonderful blend of holes, ranging from parkland style to those with more of a links feel to them. Water is a huge element that you’ll have to deal with at Harbor Pines,
