Stay and Play At LBI National Golf & Resort

By, JOHN TORSIELLO

By Brad Erman Photography

Agreat, true championship course and special resort is being made even better after the Sea Oaks Golf Club was taken over by Vivamees Hospitality.

“The entire property (now Long Beach National) is being revived,” said Alexis Morello, Marketing Coordinator. “Every golf hole will see improvement. Our hotel is being completely redesigned and our restaurant is being reimagined to capture all the elements of Long Beach. Recently, the course reopened after a brief closure and this was the most anticipated reopening in golf. The course is world renowned and golfers come from all over to play it. We especially love our shore visitors from LBI and nearby homeowners.”

What makes the property special is that golfers and their families don’t have to leave the property once they arrive. The hotel on site makes it so that visitors have an easy stay and play opportunity not afforded by most golf clubs. There are also dining venues on site.

Said Morello, “We have a dedicated staff improving playing conditions since we took ownership, we will continue to make progress and we will always make improvements to the course to give our golfers the best playing experience. The club also offers a few memberships that give golfers prepaid greens fee and carts as well as a generous booking window ahead of public play. We offer punch cards for summer travelers that like to play multiple times during their vacations.”

There are two dining options at the club. “Inspired by the sea, the Wickie Room captures the essence of coastal charm and culinary excellence,” said Morello. “Picture a warm and inviting ambiance, featuring panoramic views of the golf course and the serene beauty of the surrounding nature. This restaurant is poised to become a culinary destination for locals and visitors. There’s also a one stop shop where golfers can grab a quick snack, sandwich, or wrap at our Tin Cup. There are signature cocktails, beer, liquor, and wine.”

LBI National can be best described as a parkland/links hybrid course. “Every round brings vastly different shots and putts,” said Morello. “Golfers never get bored at LBI National.

“We encourage all golfers to come back and see for yourself the great improvements we have made and pick your favorite hole,” said Morello.

Zach Bush is the club’s Golf Professional (zbush@lbinational.com)

Situated on over 155 acres of meticulously maintained grounds nestled within the pinelands of South Jersey LBI National can play almost 7,000 yards and has a rating of 72.9 and a slope of 142, which gives you an indication of the challenge you will face when you play here. It is wise to play one or two tees down from the tips when you test the course for the first time. The layout has the traditional four par-fives (all of them well over 500 yards in length), four parthrees (two of which play over 200 yards) and 10 par-fours.

The property’s 35,000-square-foot clubhouse features the two restaurants, a pro shop, outdoor spaces, and an Atlantic City skyline view. On-site amenities include the 31-room inn, a fully equipped conference center, and an onsite banquet room equipped to handle large-scale events. There is a first class practice facility with a driving range, practice bunker and putting green.

“Our goal is to provide a world-class resort to the nearby community,” said Morello.