Neptune City, New Jersey · Northern & Central New Jersey
Shark River Golf Course
Scotty I'Anson laid it out in the early 1900s: tight, narrow fairways, deep-faced bunkers and small greens. Only 6,457 yards, but a 130 slope.
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About Shark River Golf Course
Shark River goes back to the early 1900s: it was designed by Scottish pro Joseph "Scotty" I'Anson in the early 1900s. It's short at 6,457 yards and par 71, but the county rates it 70.3 with a 130 slope from the blues, and you can see why: the fairways are tight and narrow, the bunkers are deep-faced, and the greens are small and well protected. The mix runs from a drivable par 4 to a long, risky par 5, with some strong par 3s.
Course character from OpenStreetMap contributors' survey data: the map shows about 96 bunkers, trees along 16 of the 18 holes and water on four, so it's a course for keeping the ball in play rather than bombing it. It's one of six courses in the Monmouth County Park System, on Old Corlies Avenue in Neptune.
It's one of 75 courses Yoink watches in the Northern & Central New Jersey area, and the closest alternative is William F. Larkin Golf Course at Colonial Terrace, about 3 miles away — handy when your first choice is booked solid.
What it's like to play Shark River Golf Course
You'll carry water off the tee or into the green on 3 holes. There are about 96 bunkers out there, well above average, so a good bunker game pays. A creek or river runs through the property and comes into play on 5 holes.
Course character from OpenStreetMap contributors' survey data (ODbL).
Booking a tee time at Shark River Golf Course
Monmouth County runs tee times for all six of its courses through one online system. Golf Pass holders book seven days ahead, starting at 8 p.m.; without a pass you can book online no more than two days out, with a prepaid, non-refundable fee. A one-year county resident Golf Pass is $52 for 2026, and non-residents can buy a $270 Player Pass that gets discounted rates and the seven-day window. Cancel at least 12 hours ahead, or the person who booked pays full green fees for the group. The county's 2026 fees took effect March 1, and all its courses stay open through the end of the year, weather permitting. The pro shop is 732-922-4141.
How to get a tee time at Shark River Golf Course
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Golf courses near Shark River Golf Course
- William F. Larkin Golf Course at Colonial Terrace · Ocean · 3 mi
- Bel-Aire Golf Course · Wall Township · 3 mi
- Spring Meadow Golf Club · 5 mi
- Hominy Hill Golf Course · Colts Neck · 8 mi
- Pebble Creek Golf Club · Colts Neck · 8 mi
- Howell Park Golf Course · Farmingdale · 9 mi
- Colts Neck Golf Club · 9 mi
- Forge Pond Golf Course · 10 mi
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Shark River Golf Course FAQ
Where is Shark River Golf Course?
Shark River Golf Course is in Neptune City, New Jersey, in the Northern & Central New Jersey area — about 3 miles from William F. Larkin Golf Course at Colonial Terrace.
Who designed Shark River Golf Course?
Shark River Golf Course was designed by Joseph 'Scotty' I'Anson, early 1900s.
Is Shark River Golf Course open to the public?
Shark River Golf Course is county (Monmouth County Park System).
How do I get a tee time at Shark River Golf Course when it's booked up?
Set a watch for Shark River Golf Course in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.
What golf courses are near Shark River Golf Course?
Nearby options include William F. Larkin Golf Course at Colonial Terrace, Bel-Aire Golf Course and Spring Meadow Golf Club. Yoink watches 75 courses in the Northern & Central New Jersey area.
Sources
Facts on this page come from these pages, checked 2026-09-29. Rates and booking rules change, so confirm with the course.
- monmouthcountyparks.com · government
- monmouthcountyparks.com · government
- monmouthcountyparks.com · government
- monmouthcountyparks.com · government
- co.monmouth.nj.us · government
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