Atlantic City
Twisted Dune
Public dunes-inspired golf
Twisted Dune is the fun weird one. It is not true links golf, but the sand, scale, wind, and visual movement give it a personality that most casino-market courses do not have. The design can feel manufactured in places, but at least it has a point of view. Plenty of public courses in casino markets cannot clear that bar.
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The take
Twisted Dune is the fun weird one. It is not true links golf, but the sand, scale, wind, and visual movement give it a personality that most casino-market courses do not have. The design can feel manufactured in places, but at least it has a point of view. Plenty of public courses in casino markets cannot clear that bar.
Best for
Groups that want this course to anchor the trip.
Watch out
Can feel manufactured
How to play it
Include it if the group wants variety and does not need every hole to be subtle.
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Memorable look
- Public access
- Good group energy
- Different from ACCC and Seaview.
Watch-outs
- Can feel manufactured
- Exposed wind
- Conditioning and pace should be checked in season.
Signature holes
2, 7, 13, 18.
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Public dynamic/seasonal rates; confirm direct.
Best season
Spring: Good golf weather by May, but wind and rain matter.
Caddies / walking
This is mostly cart golf.
Booking move
Anchor Seaview Bay, Ballamor, or Twisted Dune first.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Spring: Good golf weather by May, but wind and rain matter.
Jan
58F / 44F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Feb
60F / 46F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Mar
61F / 47F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
62F / 48F
Sun Good; rain Low
May
64F / 50F
Sun Good; rain Low
Jun
66F / 53F
Sun Fog/mix; rain Low
Google review
5/5 - a year ago
Twisted Dunes is hard! Excellent and extremely challenging design. This may be one of the most difficult golf courses I ever played. Tricks of the eye make approaches and tee shots intimidating. Sometimes expansive tiered greens and narrow to wide angle plays made every shot a tr
Twisted Dunes is hard! Excellent and extremely challenging design. This may be one of the most difficult golf courses I ever played. Tricks of the eye make approaches and tee shots intimidating. Sometimes expansive tiered greens and narrow to wide angle plays made every shot a tr
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Google review
5/5 - 10 months ago
Twisted Dune was tougher than I expected, but once I found my rhythm, it turned into a really fun round. The course is beautiful, with a true links-style layout and great conditions. We had a minor issue early on with a ranger concerned about pace of play, though we were actually
Twisted Dune was tougher than I expected, but once I found my rhythm, it turned into a really fun round. The course is beautiful, with a true links-style layout and great conditions. We had a minor issue early on with a ranger concerned about pace of play, though we were actually
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Google review
5/5 - a year ago
One of my favorite courses in New Jersey! I played Twisted Dune many times, year-round, back when I was a member of Empire Golf. Always in great shape, it can be long and difficult, but a fun experience every time. We played it many times in the winter when our central NJ courses
One of my favorite courses in New Jersey! I played Twisted Dune many times, year-round, back when I was a member of Empire Golf. Always in great shape, it can be long and difficult, but a fun experience every time. We played it many times in the winter when our central NJ courses
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