Pine Barrens is one of the most acclaimed golf clubs in southern New Jersey and has been honored with the following accolades:
Golf Digest Magazine 2005-2006 Americas 100 Greatest Golf Courses Best in State Rankings (top 20)
Golf Digest Magazine May 2005 – Ranked #17 (first semi-private course listed)
Golf Digest Magazine 2004 – Four Star Best Places to Play
Golf Digest December 1999 - America’s Best New Upscale Public Courses #10
Golf Week Magazine – America’s Best State by State Public Access Courses (NJ); February 2004 Ranked #1; March 2005 Ranked #3
Golf Week Magazine September 2000 - Top 100 You Can Play
Golf Styles Magazine March 2005 – 100 Must Play Courses of New Jersey
The Best of Northeast Golf 2005 – Listed in following categories:
- Reader’s Favorite New Golf Course
- Reader’s Favorite Golf Course
- Reader’s Favorite Clubhouse
- Reader’s Favorite Restaurant
Pine Barrens has also been host to the following events and tournaments:
- US Open Local Qualifier (2001)
- US Kids World Championship Qualifier (2006 - 2009)
- NJPGA Match Play Championship (2008)
- NJ State Golf Association Mid-Amateur Qualifier (2009)
- WMGA Best Ball of 4, A-B Tournament (2009)