The region s newest 18 hole golf course is also one of the best Vineyard Golf at Renault opened for play in October of 2004 has already received international recognition Acclaimed by Travel and Leisure GOLF Magazine as one of the 30 best new courses in the world for 2004 Vineyard Golf has helped to further elevate Renault s status as a premier full service resort in southern New Jersey Renault already offered an elegant hotel beautiful grounds exceptional dining wedding and banquet services said Joe Milza the winery s owner Adding a championship golf course enabled us to become a true resort Designed by noted course architect Ed Shearon Vineyard Golf covers 225 acres of land 25 of which wind through the winery s scenic grapevines and orchards The par 72 7,213 yard layout features four sets of tees with the forward tees at 5100 yards The greens are covered with Penn A4 bent grass which offers a consistently smooth putting surface regardless of the season Shearon s course design provides a test of skill that s enjoyable for players of all abilities The theme of this course design is angles Shearon said Each golfer has a decision to make circumvent the diagonal hazards or attempt to go over them to gain a better angle on the green The diversity of holes and scenic views of Vineyard Golf rival the best courses in New Jersey The signature first hole allows players to tee off while elevated above rows of working vineyards offering majestic views of the entire course Greens fees at Vineyard Golf range from 45 89 per person for 18 holes which includes a golf cart Golf getaway packages have been created for one or two night stays which include overnight accommodations at Tuscany House dinner and brunch at the Gourmet Restaurant at Renault Winery A variety of affordable membership options are also available For more information or to make reservations and tee times call 609 965 2111 or visit www renaultwinery com