Golf Vacations & Lessons Play at one of the many local golf courses during your Stay. Thousands of people drive for hours to go to places like Myrtle Beach. Stay with us and use your time to play, not drive.

The golf courses I recommend: Private Country Club- The Avon Manor has purchased a membership to one of the finest golf courses in NJ or anywhere. This Johnny Miller/Jack Nicklaus design has been home to many USGA events. A little more money than public courses but it is a one of a kind experience. The World Class practice facility is priceless...extensive short game area that most golfers will never experience in a lifetime. Only available to practice if you play golf. Rates from $155-$175 depending on how many people and if you play with me or not. No morning or Friday times available sorry. Knob Hill- Manalapan, NJ 07726, 732-792-7722, 30 min away but Semi private nice layout and worth the trip and easy to get a tee time. Colts Neck Golf Club. 732-303-9330. 20 min away Semi private nice layout and worth the trip and easy to get a tee time. Eagle Ridge - Three nines. 30 min away in Lakewood...many off season specials Pebble Creek Golf Club- Rt. 537 Colts Neck, NJ 07722, 732-303-9090. Off rt. 34 about 20min. Cruz farm: A little short and not maintained like a Country Club but…You can always walk on, they usually don’t force you into a foursome, $26/$30 bucks. 938-3378. Shark River Golf Course- course on 33., Neptune (close, nice, do a drive by first, tough to get on in summer): 922-4141. Twin Brook Golf Center-Range- Miniature Golf and a good size Par Three Course Take 33 to Jumping Brook Rd. and you can not miss it a mile down after you cross Rt. 66 in Neptune: 922-1600.

Your innkeeper is also an accomplished golf instructor.

On course instruction Play 9 holes with an instructor. Set up a group or personal lesson at a local golf course. The best way to teach and to learn is on the course. What do you do under pressure? Work on, short game, course management, putting, specialty shots or whatever you need. Have you ever had an instructor with you teaching you the best way to get out of the trees, bunker or the rough under actual conditions?

Guest lesson Packages One lesson on premises - $30 One lesson at a local range - $40 (you may share time with a friend) On course instruction: $160 (with any three or more night stay) per 9 holes plus greens fees. (up to three people) Non-Guest lesson Packages One lesson at The Avon Manor Inn $35 One lesson at local range: $65 (you may share time with a friend) Five lessons: $150 On course instruction: $300 per round plus greens fees. (up to three people) Instruction at your company outing: $100 per hour. ** Gift certificates are available.

Visit a local golf range For a nominal fee, you or your group can go to a local range and have an extensive lesson on all aspects of the game.