Is Shore Gate Golf Club the most overlooked public course in New Jersey? This week on The DROP, we break down why this Ron Fream–David Dale design deserves more attention - from its bold bunkering and dense pine corridors to its undulating greens that demand precision on every hole. We get into current conditions, value vs. price, and whether Shore Gate is still flying under the radar or finally ready for center stage. Plus, Ryan unveils his 2025 Golf Course Rating System, walking you through exactly how he grades courses and what those numbers actually mean for your next round.
In the second half, we react to Golf Digest’s newly released Top 25 Private Courses in New Jersey - who made moves, who got left out, and what it says about NJ’s private golf scene right now. We preview the NJ Mid-Amateur Championship, recap the USGA’s “Longest Day in Golf,” and hit Fast Facts: Max Greyserman’s T25 at The Memorial, a look ahead to the RBC Canadian Open, and Korn Ferry updates with Ryan and James in the field for the BMW Charity Pro-Am. We close with a preview of the LPGA’s ShopRite Classic at Seaview Bay, where Nelly Korda and Brooke Henderson headline.
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