Galloway National is Tom Fazio’s coastal-plain championship vision fully realized—wind-exposed, visually arresting, and relentless. Stellar marsh, bay, and skyline views combine with strategic forced carries and bold bunker placements, demanding every shot in the bag. A modern classic for Northeast golf aficionados drawn to serious shot values and upmarket exclusivity.
Tom Fazio seized a visually dynamic, marshland property and crafted a modern test where every hole confronts you with strategic choices, exacting marshland carries, and constant wind puzzles. Generous landing areas are balanced by bold bunkering, distinctive green sites, and top-shelf conditioning. The routing capitalizes on bay vistas and delivers several of the Northeast’s most striking long and short par 3s. Fazio’s customary flair for scenery and drama is omnipresent, never more so than on the New Jersey-shaped 16th.
Fazio’s design intent was a member-friendly but championship-strong golf experience, rigorously taking advantage of Reeds Bay’s terrain and vistas.
A short, breathtaking par 3 over marsh with the Atlantic City skyline as backdrop. The green invites a towering shot but is flanked by deep bunkers, while the breeze off the bay sharpens the challenge.
Club down for wind, favor the fat of the green, and do not flirt with the front bunker if the flag is back.
Any miss short or right risks the marsh; left is safe but leaves a tricky up-and-down.
Premium private club presentation—firm tees, fast greens, perfect fairways
4–4.5 hour rounds expected; member pace culture
Secluded, exclusive, and championship-level serious
Traditional private-club attire—collared shirts, no denim
Bring a reliable knockdown shot and be ready to adjust for 1–3 clubs with shifting breezes.
Several back-nine par 3s and 4s place a premium on pure strikes into wind-exposed greens.
Expansive Fazio bunkers demand precision to avoid dropped shots around bold green sites.
Galloway National Golf Club officially opens, designed by Tom Fazio
Founded by Vernon Hill as a world-class, championship-caliber private club
USGA recognizes the club for achieving its championship-ready ambitions
During routing, Fazio reportedly declared Galloway National would rank among his finest works. The property’s natural marshes and bayfront panoramas allowed for a creative layout filled with carries and drama, giving the course an indelible signature style.
The 16th hole is more than just a par 5—its fairway is shaped like the state of New Jersey itself, complete with bounding forests and a manmade 'ocean.' It’s the rare golf hole that makes an immediate impression and becomes a round-long talking point.
From its inception, Galloway National’s ambition was crystal clear: blend exclusive member access with the shot values and infrastructure to attract organizers of top regional tournaments. The result is a course that feels formidable even for the best amateurs.
The 16th fairway is famously shaped just like the state of New Jersey.
Several holes offer direct views of Atlantic City’s casinos and boardwalk skyline.
Tom Fazio rated the property as one of his most promising sites.
Wind directions swing rapidly off the bay, shaping shot values all day.
Distinctive forced marsh carries appear on both the front and back nines.
Historic prestige and storied atmosphere, just minutes away
Classic resort golf with major championship history and bay-side holes
Dramatic dunes-style design open to all
Highly regarded public-leaning layout closer to the Cape
Strong conditions and a calm, member-style atmosphere
Atlantic City or Galloway Township for best access, nightlife, and multiple course options
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Why it matches: Tatanka Golf Club is a natural next stop after Galloway National Golf Club: it a comparable balance of challenge, variety, and character.
Why it matches: There is real overlap here. Spyglass Hill Golf Course a comparable balance of challenge, variety, and character, making it a compelling counterpart to Galloway National Golf Club.
Why it matches: What links these two? Makes the landscape part of the experience — a familiar feeling, expressed in The Snead Course at Greenbrier Sporting Club's own setting.
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