The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Trip to Hidden Creek
Serene Luxury In Aged Woodlands
Hidden Creek | Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Do you find yourself seeking a serene round of golf? We recommend Hidden Creek. Outside of town but not far from Atlantic City, this masterpiece is carved from the middle of a forest with luxurious accommodations. The Atlantic breeze flows through Hidden Creek, giving a shore aesthetic to the inspired cuisine and expansive houses that are a perfect match made in heaven for golf groups of any size.
Covering 750 acres of aged woodlands, the 18-hole course is a colorful walk in the woods. The blanketing silence of the forest creates a course that feels completely your own. It may be a peaceful landscape, but this Coore and Crenshaw design gets challenging as you go, affirming a fair test for all player levels.
With a nod to the northeast, the clubhouse and accommodations are a casual, fun setting. The clubhouse exterior, with its classic shake siding and stone pillars, hints at the warm welcome that awaits inside. It’s where old-world charm meets the relaxing coast. The heart of the club is the clubhouse, home to the golf shop, main dining room, bar, private Billiards Room, and outdoor patio. Four spacious houses, accommodating 64 guests, are a luxurious home away from home.
Making the Most of Your Hidden Creek Trip
Hidden Creek offers more than exceptional golf. It’s the perfect backdrop for building relationships. This destination club is ideal for client entertainment, campus takeovers, and everything in between. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring you have the trip of a lifetime.
Especially suited for campus takeovers, Hidden Creek boasts four mansion-style houses that each accommodate 16 guests. Your large group will love having the club all to yourselves, a golfer's dream! Amenities like corn hole, billiards, fire pits, and shuffleboard naturally build comradery and connections among friends, coworkers, or clients. We recommend a friendly competition under the stars on the private, lit putting green at the Shore House.
Whether you're looking to improve your game, host a successful event, or simply relax in a tranquil setting, Hidden Creek has something to offer everyone.
Looking for more ideas on how to make the most of your trip? Check out our sample three-day, two-night trip itinerary.
About the Course at Hidden Creek
Hidden Creek’s course challenges and rewards golfers of all skill levels. Immerse yourself in the beauty of forest scenery, where the changing leaves tell you the time of year.
Built in 2002, Coore & Crenshaw’s design features bent grass on greens and fairways, strategically carved bunkers, dramatic elevation changes, and subtle green contours. The 18-hole course measures up to 7,023 yards with a par of 71. Its rating is 72.2 and has a slope of 143.
The club's agronomy team is up before dawn each day, perfecting the colors and textures of the canvasses you love to play, ensuring your golf experience is as pure as they come. This course works with, not against, the beautiful lay of the land.
Explore the course in greater detail with the hole-by-hole tour.
All About the Facilities and Lodging at Hidden Creek
Hidden Creek’s facilities define luxury, perfect for rewinding after a day on the course. Four mansion-style houses make up lodging accommodations at Hidden Creek. Each one tucked into the pines. These peaceful sanctuaries feature oversized steam showers, flat-screen TVs, and extended wet bars, ensuring your ultimate comfort. The house patios are great places to enjoy a drink or cigar with an incredible view. Three of the houses, The Shore, Coore, and Crenshaw, boast board tables that seat up to 12, ideal for small meetings or strategy sessions. Learn more about the cottages offered at Hidden Creek.
At the heart of Hidden Creek is the clubhouse which includes a fully equipped golf shop, dining room, billiards room, and locker room. The main clubhouse dining room seats up to 50, a great place to network. Featuring an expansive wrap-around patio, the Coore and Crenshaw meeting rooms can accommodate up to 110 people combined or be separated for smaller groups of 40 and 50. Or select the boardroom which seats up to 14, ideal for intimate meetings or presentations. Hidden Creek is a true stay-and-play experience unlike any other.
All About the Unique Cuisine at Hidden Creek
Cuisine at Hidden Creek has a seafood inspired menu where local flavors meet the coastal charm of New Jersey. Fresh and seasonal ingredients turn into delectable dishes and drinks that tell a story of the region’s rich culinary heritage. Famous for lobster bakes delivered to your house or enjoyed on course, Chef Jeffrey Parenty and the culinary team are always ready to impress. Wood fired pizzas and Italian wine are always a crowd pleaser. Make sure you leave room for dessert!
What Members Say About the Hidden Creek Experience
Even a beautiful course like Hidden Creek has its challenges, and members agreed that hole #12 is the most difficult. Honorable mentions for scariest holes at Hidden Creek are #4, #6, and #9. On the other hand, holes we love are #3, #8, #11.
But don’t take our word for it: Hidden Creek has earned numerous awards, including #12 Best Private Course in New Jersey (Golfweek, 2024) and #118 Best Modern Course in the U.S. (Golfweek, 2024).
“In my opinion, #12 is the scariest hole, especially for those that don’t hit the long ball off the tee. Starting with an uphill tee shot, if the player is not capable of hitting roughly a 250-yard drive, they are left with a 200+ yard second shot into a green guarded by bunkers on the left and a very diabolical green, making par a difficult score. Making a bogey and moving on to the next hole is not a bad thing. The best way to attack this hole is to try and stay down the right side the entire way, so you can stay away from the bunkers and native areas on the left.” – Brecken Whitfield, Lead Assistant Golf Professional
Let’s Book Your Trip to Hidden Creek
Now you have it—the ultimate guide to Hidden Creek! Hidden Creek typically opens for the season in late March and looks best dressed in fall foliage. Members of Dormie Network can check cottage availability (Members Area login required) to see if your preferred dates are available, then contact any concierge to book.
