Bluegrass Minigolf Return
to New Jersey
Page
(at
Monmouth Park)
175
Oceanport Ave.
Oceanport, NJ 07757
(732) 587-8062
Cost:
$8.00 Other Activities: Horse Track
Par:
40
Green
Course
Difficulty: 6
Creativity: 4
Atmosphere: 9
The Green Course was host to the
2014 USPMGA U.S. Open and is a Harris course.
We did not play the Blue Course but it is also designed by Harris. As a result, the variety in the types of
holes is not that wide and many of the holes have similar shots. There are a couple of variations not seen
often but nothing surprising. Similar to most Harris courses the first play
through will result in a slight higher score but if you play the course more
than once you can keep the score below par.
The course record of 32 was set during the 2014 U.S. Open and most of
the players in that tournament shot in the mid-30’s. Overall the course was very well maintained
with no plants creeping up on the holes and since they used primarily crushed
stone around the hole the greens remained very clean. The water was clean and
while not a major factor on most holes there is one where you can use it to
your advantage. There seemed to be
plenty of room between the holes to make sure things didn’t feel too crowded
and there were plenty of benches throughout the course to take a rest. Finally,
while there is no 19th hole, they do have a Plinko-style
free game at the end.
The course is conveniently located
next to the Monmouth Park horse track and the track heavily influences the
theme of the course. Each hole is named
after a different horse and signs at the holes provide background on the horse
and its achievements. Jockey silks and
beautifully carved horses dominate the landscape and there’s something fun
about playing a round with the horse race going on
the background! The course also has
music playing, which is always a nice touch, and if you need to catch up on the
races you can watch on the short-circuit TV in the “pro shop” shack. Overall it’s a great course to play and we’d
recommend it to anyone in the area on vacation or as a nice way to bookend a
trip to the track.
Reviewed by Pat & Putt
Reviewed in 2014
Course
Pictures
See our Flickr
set for pictures of all 18 holes of both the Green and Blue courses.
Map
Cost: $8.00 Other
Activities: Horse Track
Par: 40
Green Course
Difficulty: 7
Creativity: 5
Atmosphere: 10
Each hole has its own unique quality with just the right amount of contour and break to play differently and present a creative challenge (Two courses). Beautifully landscaped with fountains, ponds, and streams, both courses provide a relaxing atmosphere and perfect way to unwind after a long day. Gone are the windmills and clowns that you’d find on a typical “putt-putt” course. Instead you’ll find a variety of holes, some that require more skill than luck, but all of which will keep you guessing every time you come out to play.
Reviewed
by Anonymous Website Visitor
Reviewed
in 2014