It's a very demanding course and is very well balanced for shot shaping. You will get a chance to throw every type of shot here if you have it. New paver tee pads are 2/3 finished as of now.

Course is still young still needs some trees removed along with stumps. People used to dump garbage throughout the course and it tends to resurface when it rains (glass,vinyl, etc.) Signage is poor but is in the process of getting done. Not much room to air any shots out here except 18 and the rough can be punishing at times if you don't keep it on the fairway.

This is my home course and I volunteer here as well I would highly recommend playing here if you enjoy woods golf.

18 hole challenging wooded course in a clean township park a short distance from Long Beach Island. A welcome board greets you at hole 1. There are good amenities- plenty of parking, a snack/pavilion/bathrooms (though not always open) and the course is 2 minutes from numerous restaurants. Doc Cramer is very balanced, featuring a comparable amount of short, intermediate and long holes which are fair to both righties and lefties. New Chainstar baskets exist at each hole along with a tee pad and signs. Navigation is easy, with well-worn pathways and small arrows strategically placed throughout the course. Some holes have an alternate tee and benches. Course is pretty secluded, minimizing interference from other park patrons. Hole 18 features an island basket set on a median at the end of the parking lot. A dedicated group of people continue to work on and develop the course.

The course is currently undergoing layout changes and is in a state of flux, thus signage needs to be updated. Tee pads are a mix of rubber and carpet and could be upgraded. Several of the newer holes have stumps and other growth on and off the fairways which must be removed. There's a minor flow issue in having to cross in back of tee 6 to get to the back nine. A tree or two should be removed from a couple holes to eliminate pinball disc golf. Getting slammed by a par 5 and two par 4's (including an OB) after a balanced and relatively moderate first 15 can leave you discouraged at the end of your round. Some soggy areas after rain and ticks a factor in the summer.

Doc Cramer is one of three Ocean/Monmouth County disc golf courses about 15-20 minutes away from local beaches, making it a nice diversion for shore travelers. It has undergone quite a transformation since its beginning days as a 9-holer. There is now significant challenge here as some of the newer, wooded holes figure to be quite good when broken in. Kudos to the many people who have put in much work in making Doc a legitimate 18 hole venue. It will only get better. It compliments the more polished and forgiving course at Ocean County Park 30 minutes up the Parkway.

Truthfully, Doc Cramer will never be a personal favorite of mine because of its topography. Sand, pine trees and ground scrub are in abundance here and don't present the natural beauty found at many venues. Personal preference aside, Doc is a worthwhile play and a good, challenging addition to NJ Disc Golf.

The layout I played at the United Chains Classic on April 3rd 2016 was a par 60 with one temporary basket that might move slightly for it's final location. Its a tough course. Tight wooded shots on most holes will punish a player who gets frustrated and tries to power through everything. There is plenty of variety in length, left and right turns and straight shots. This course will push you to improve your forehand or turnover shot.

The new and improved layout offers some extensions to some of the shorter holes as well as a few brand new holes including a 750'+ par 5. It all feels fair though. There's only a couple times I really felt like it was "huck and hope".

Sandy terrain really helps the course dry out quickly after a rainfall. There will be puddles in spots but they drain out in a day or two.

Lots of short hills and mounds but nothing insurmountable for cart players.

The tunnel shots do get a few breaks with some short holes and a few wide open drives that let you really pick and choose your lines.

There are a lot of locals that come out often to fix problems like broken benches, downed trees and other stuff. If something's wrong on the course, it will likely be fixed very quickly. It's a young course and the locals are very passionate about making it great and keeping it that way.

Plenty of parking, lots of trash cans (USE THEM) and a bathroom right near the parking lot. I don't think the bathroom is open year round, but it should be available most of the year.

The nearby fields and parking lots can kick up some serious winds but none of the trees seem to be more than thirty feet tall so I never felt in danger from falling branches like I do in PA.

There are a bunch of arrows up in the trees to get you from one hole to the next which really helps for first time players.

The little desert in the middle of the course is very cool to me since I'm usually in PA and sand is just a rare sight.

Baskets are in great condition.

The layout does get tight at times but there's only one spot I remember I couldn't throw because people were coming back up the fairway after putting out. I never felt like I was going to get hit by an errant throw.

There are a few spots on the course that look like they may have been trash dump sites for some a**holes back in the day when it was just dense woods with nothing around. The effects of this are still lasting today. In spots there are piles of discarded car parts, piles of asphalt shingles or just large amounts of broken glass. Fortunately these blemishes are contained to small areas on only 2 or 3 holes and they will be taken care of in time, but I'd advise against wearing flip flops or sandals.

I've heard from local players that ticks can be a big problem during certain seasons so take the proper precautions.

The newer holes are so fresh at this time that stumps and sticks still rooted in the fairways on a few holes can ruin your day if you aren't careful. If this course gets the traffic it deserves, this should take care of itself in short time.

There are many other sports fields at the complex so parking might be an issue if there's a big event, but you might just need to walk a bit further.

Teepads will eventually be pavers, but they aren't yet. It's a mix between carpet and rubber mesh tiles. It's better than natural, but they aren't entirely flat so be careful with your run ups.

Tee signage also needs a lot of work, but the layout is brand new. There are temporary signs that are about the minimum you need to navigate each hole. They have par and distance and a crude sketch of the line to the basket but no landmarks or anything else yet. Give it time.

I won a tournament here in 30mph winds. I got to play a round with one of the local pros that maintains the course. The 18th hole finishes on an island inside a cul de sac at the end of the parking lot. It's really cool, but really treacherous at the same time with OB. This can really stir up a scorecard so don't count yourself out in a bad round with your buddies because anything can happen on 18.

Give these guys a few more months to and this will be a top course in New Jersey. In a couple years it will be great. Try it out if you're in the area and come back often because I'm sure there will be constant improvements.

You'll be near the parking lot after hole 11 so you aren't stranded in the woods for the whole 18.

The disc golf course only has very minor overlaps with the other sports fields but please be respectful and don't throw if there's a chance you'll hit someone.