Bey Lea Golf Course
Bey Lea Golf Course delivers an accessible and engaging 18-hole public layout in Toms River, NJ. Known for its wide fairways, consistent greens, and player-friendly design, this course suits beginners and intermediates seeking a relaxed but rewarding round close to home.
Course Overview
Bey Lea Golf Course in Toms River, New Jersey, offers an approachable yet engaging 18-hole layout designed to welcome golfers of all abilities. This public course balances accessibility with rewarding shot-making amid a setting that combines wide fairways and consistent greens, making it a preferred choice for beginners and intermediate players seeking a relaxed round without sacrificing challenge entirely. Its open fairways encourage strategic play and allow ample room for recovery, while the greens, known for their firmness and speed, invite focused putting and careful touch.
Situated just off N Bay Avenue, Bey Lea extends a community golf experience where pace and playability meet convenience. The course features several holes framed by manageable tree lines and gentle undulations, which provide visual interest without adding undue difficulty to the overall navigation. While it does not boast a traditional parkland or classic links style, the layout embraces a straightforward design that promotes steady progress from tee to green.
Golfers aiming to sharpen their skills or enjoy a casual round will appreciate the friendly environment and generally smooth conditions, including well-maintained fairways and green surfaces that respond well to all clubs. The course's openness also means variable wind can influence shots, adding a subtle test to the shooter's strategy. Despite occasional challenges with pace of play during peak times, knowledgeable golfers can still find ample value here, especially when booked during off-peak hours.
Complementing the course is a golf staff attentive to playflow and customer experience, as well as carts equipped with GPS to assist players unfamiliar with the layout. The location's easy accessibility from nearby neighborhoods makes it a frequent choice for residents and visitors alike. Those planning a visit should prepare for typical summer heat and the occasional wait, but the overall experience is one grounded in solid golf fundamentals and a welcoming atmosphere.
Bey Lea encourages walking, though carts are available, offering flexibility based on player preference. Comfortable footwear and light weather gear are advisable, especially during afternoon rounds. Whether looking to improve, unwind, or enjoy a community-oriented game, this course offers a dependable, straightforward golf outing in central Ocean County.
Course Highlights
Bey Lea features broad, accommodating fairways and firm, consistent greens that invite varied shot strategies. The course’s flow balances straightforward routing with gentle terrain changes, providing a practical yet pleasant golf experience. Golf carts equipped with GPS help navigate this accessible layout. Although pace of play may slow during busy periods, the open design generally keeps the round moving. The combination of those wide fairways and greens that reward precision makes Bey Lea a reliable choice for a community-centric round in Toms River.
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Guest Reviews
Joe Bird
Currently sitting on the 13th tee box. No small surprise we started 40 minutes late from our original tee time. Typical overbooking issues along with ridiculous slow play with nobody out to enforce it. 90 degrees and no beverage cart either. This place has gotten worse over the years with these issues, youre better off driving out of toms river to play someone else that's nicer and care about pace of play.
James Millspaugh
Kyle Kavanagh
For a reasonably priced township course , was in 4/5 shape , very accommodating, GPS in carts , have done a few grp outings here they always turn out great
Ron Young
Weekly outing, play front nine and in fair shape. Green are hard and fast. Fairways are pretty much wide open.
Ron Young
Weekly outing, play front nine and in fair shape. Green are hard and fast. Fairways are pretty much wide open.
Ron Young (Topsarge)
It's a good course for most levels of golfers, but not to challenging for the scratch golfer. The staff is for the most part friendly and helpful. They seem to have a good system for getting people out and through the course. Prices are based on a town member , but if you not a card holder , it's still reasonable. A 4hr round is very possible!
Kyle Kavanagh
For a reasonably priced township course , was in 4/5 shape , very accommodating, GPS in carts , have done a few grp outings here they always turn out great
Daniel
Course is in great shape and very beginner/intermediate friendly. Big fairways and consistent greens I find myself wanting to come back. My reason for giving this 4 stars is the pace of play. Two times in a row I've gone for a quick 9 after work (5pm twilight) and it's taken me well over two and a half hours to finish 9 holes. I am an amateur golfer at the best of times and both times we were playing with 4 people (two walking) and we still had to wait 5+ minutes at each hole for slower groups (all using carts) in front of us. This kills any momentum and really ruins the flow of an otherwise great course. Both times no ranger in sight to speed things up. Hoping they fix this quickly as the days get shorter, I'd rather go somewhere else so I can get 9 holes in before the sun sets
Joe Bird
Currently sitting on the 13th tee box. No small surprise we started 40 minutes late from our original tee time. Typical overbooking issues along with ridiculous slow play with nobody out to enforce it. 90 degrees and no beverage cart either. This place has gotten worse over the years with these issues, youre better off driving out of toms river to play someone else that's nicer and care about pace of play.
Anthony Palmiotto
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Course Details
Access & Location
1536 N Bay Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753, USA
Bey Lea Clubhouse offers a pro shop and casual golf amenities
Walking is welcomed and can be enjoyable on firm turf; players should wear sturdy shoes as some holes have sandy patches.
Open to the public; tee times available online and by phone. Arriving early recommended for weekend play.
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