The Atlantic City Country Club is a

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club located in Northfield, New Jersey, west of Atlantic City. In addition to a

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, the club offers banquet and dining facilities. The course resides on in a

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al setting with skyline views of Atlantic City.

History

The club was established in 1897. It was purchased by Hilton Hotels in 1998. It came under the ownership of

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until April 15, 2014, when it was sold to Ottinger family group, the owners of Scotland Run Golf Club and Ballamor Golf Club. The term "

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", which means one stroke under par, was coined at the club in 1903.

National championships

The club has hosted six national championships conducted by the

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: * It also hosted an event on the Senior PGA Tour in 1980, the

Atlantic City Senior International The Atlantic City Senior International was a golf tournament on the Senior PGA Tour played only in 1980. It was played in Northfield, New Jersey at the Atlantic City Country Club. It was the first event on the Senior PGA Tour. The purse for the tou ...

, won by Don January."Champions Tour reflects on its 25-year history"
, PGA Tour, January 12, 2005

References

External links

Official website
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