Atlantic City Golf Trip Planning Guide
Atlantic City is the ultimate degenerate-friendly golf trip — quality courses by day, full-scale casino action and nightlife by night. Play well-conditioned South Jersey courses through pine barrens terrain, then hit the boardwalk casinos for table games, steakhouses, and clubs. It is not fancy, but it is an absolute blast for a guys' weekend.
4 courses · 5 restaurants · 4 bars · 5 activities
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
ACY (15 min drive)
$35–$119
$300/night
1 of 4
~$303/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Atlantic City. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Blue Heron Pines Golf Club — parkland, $65–$109 · 4.6★
Steve Smyers design consistently ranked among New Jersey's best public courses — immaculate conditioning
Dock's Oyster House — seafood, $$$
AC institution since 1897 — raw bar, whole lobsters, and classic seafood in a white-tablecloth setting
Borgata Beer Garden — patio · Open late
Outdoor beer garden at the Borgata with live DJs, fire pits, and pool parties in summer
Day 2
Shore Gate Golf Club — parkland, $69–$119 · 4.5★
Ron Forse design through South Jersey pine barrens — links-style bunkering with parkland routing
Borgata Casino — 2-3 hours, $0–$500/pp
The best casino in AC — premium table games, poker room, and sportsbook
Borgata Steakhouse (Old Homestead) — steakhouse, $$$$
High-end casino steakhouse with dry-aged prime cuts and a power-dinner atmosphere
Hard Rock Casino Bars — casino bar · Open late
Multiple bars inside Hard Rock — Center Bar is the action spot, Lobby Bar for cocktails
Day 3
Twisted Dune Golf Club — links, $59–$99 · 4.5★
Scottish-style links built on actual sand dunes — feels like you're playing in Ireland, not New Jersey
Hard Rock Casino — 2-3 hours, $0–$500/pp
Boardwalk casino with great nightlife, live music, and a massive gaming floor
Chef Vola's — italian, $$$
Secret basement Italian restaurant — BYOB, cash only, no sign. The most legendary meal in AC.
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall — brewpub · Open late
Craft beer hall off the boardwalk with long tables, German-style brews, and a laid-back vibe
Course-by-Course Guide
Atlantic City has 4 courses worth playing. 1 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Shore Gate Golf Club
PremiumRon Forse design through South Jersey pine barrens — links-style bunkering with parkland routing
Blue Heron Pines Golf Club
PremiumSteve Smyers design consistently ranked among New Jersey's best public courses — immaculate conditioning
Twisted Dune Golf Club
PremiumScottish-style links built on actual sand dunes — feels like you're playing in Ireland, not New Jersey
McCullough's Emerald Golf Links
SolidAffordable links-style course right in Egg Harbor Township — great value to round out the trip
Where to Stay
Atlantic City has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $300/night for the whole house.
$400–$1400/night
Sleeps 10–16 · Margate / Longport (south of AC)
$300–$800/night
Sleeps 8–16 · Boardwalk / Marina District
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Dock's Oyster House
$$$AC institution since 1897 — raw bar, whole lobsters, and classic seafood in a white-tablecloth setting
Borgata Steakhouse (Old Homestead)
$$$$High-end casino steakhouse with dry-aged prime cuts and a power-dinner atmosphere
Chef Vola's
$$$Secret basement Italian restaurant — BYOB, cash only, no sign. The most legendary meal in AC.
Tony's Baltimore Grill
$24-hour Italian joint on Atlantic Ave — pizza, subs, and neon lights since 1927
Buddakan
$$Stephen Starr's Asian fusion spectacle at the Playground Pier — group-friendly with a scene
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 4 stay open past midnight.
Borgata Beer Garden
Late NightOutdoor beer garden at the Borgata with live DJs, fire pits, and pool parties in summer
Hard Rock Casino Bars
Late NightMultiple bars inside Hard Rock — Center Bar is the action spot, Lobby Bar for cocktails
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall
Late NightCraft beer hall off the boardwalk with long tables, German-style brews, and a laid-back vibe
The Irish Pub
Late NightClassic AC dive on St. James Place — open since Prohibition ended, cheap drinks, zero frills
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Borgata Casino
The best casino in AC — premium table games, poker room, and sportsbook
Hard Rock Casino
Boardwalk casino with great nightlife, live music, and a massive gaming floor
Steel Pier Amusement Park
Classic boardwalk rides, go-karts, and games — goofy fun between casino sessions
Deep Sea Fishing Charter
Charter out of AC Marina for flounder, sea bass, and bluefish
AC Shooting Range
Indoor range with pistol and rifle lanes — competitive group shooting is a blast
Getting There
Fly into Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) — it's a 15-minute drive to Atlantic City. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include AC Party Bus and J&J Transportation). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.