Thinking about spending your weekend in the Poconos with family but have also planned golfing with friends during the same weekend? Not to worry, you can still execute both the plans with ease. Ask your friends to book their weekend calendar for the Poconos trip.
Bring over your golfing equipment with you because the golf courses you will find in Poconos will definitely leave you mesmerized. I can say this thing with surety as I have done golfing myself in the grounds of this vibrant hill station.
Poconos is one such place where you can find nature and man made leisure activities together packed as a whole. One can bask in early morning sunrays or go hiking with the family apart from getting hands on the best golf course in Poconos. I’ll list some of the golf courses which I found in the Poconos. Make sure to read the same.
Selection Criteria for Poconos Golf Courses
While going through the golf courses for the weekend, I kept a few things in mind while shortlisting the best golf course in the Poconos. I’m listing some of them below.
- Area covered
- Location of the course
- Layout or Routing of the course
- Timings for golfing
- Facilities provided
- Age verticals allowed
- Membership requirement
- Fees charged for the experience
- Type of course (Public / Private)
Poconos Golf Courses
The scenic beauty of the Poconos also has some of the most gorgeous golf courses along with other leisure sports. Enjoy one-of-a-kind golfing experience with some of the best Poconos golf packages and places for you to enjoy a little tee time.
1. SkyTop Lodge Golf Course
One can enjoy golfing in one of the best golf courses in the Pocono Mountains while vacationing in this spectacular area. From experienced to novice, this ground welcomes all equally. Remember to book a 30 minute tee time in advance to go through the rules and regulations before the entrance.
| Area | 6656 yards |
| Location | One Skytop Lodge Road, Skytop, PA 18357 |
| Layout/ Routing | 18 Holes |
| Par | 72 |
| Timings | Flexible |
| Age | All ages allowed |
| Membership | Standard membership ($3500/year) |
| Fees | $35-$100 (depending upon the time and duration of visit as a resort or non resort guest) |
| Type | Public |
| Lessons | Available ;Adults | 18 & Over
$100 – 1 Hour $50 – 1/2 Hour Youth (17 & Under) $90 – 1 Hour $45 – 1/2 Hour |
| Requirements | Collared shirts, soft spike shoes, own set of clubs (rentals are available) |
2. Jack Frost National Golf Club
Located near Lake Harmony, this Mountain golf course can be found in the heart of the Poconos Mountains. Considered as a hidden gem, it offers wide fairways and no blind spots, so that you can find targets easily. It’s a perfect course for a family’s day out or a business meeting. The splendid charm of the oak forest and other amenities provided by them makes this golf course a viable option for all the golf lovers.
| Area | 7256 yards |
| Location | Jack Frost Mountain Rd, Blakeslee, PA, 18610 |
| Layout/ Routing | 18 Holes |
| Par | 72 |
| Timings | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Age | All ages allowed |
| Membership | $279/year |
| Fees | $25-$95 (depending upon the time and duration of visit) |
| Type | Public and private |
| Lessons | Available ;Private Lessons
30 minute lesson | $60 Flight Scope Optimizations | $50 Club Fitting | $50 Group Lessons 1 hour Group Lesson (3 player minimum)- $35 per person Junior Lessons 30 min Junior lesson (17 & under) $40 |
3. Shawnee Golf Club
Experience the best golf in the Poconos during your staycation or weekend getaway with this majestic golf course. Enjoy the spectacular scenes of Delaware River Landscape while golfing with your friends or family. It offers golfing services to juniors also, making it a family friendly area.
Being one of the oldest golf courses in the United States, it is rich in natural beauty, thus giving the players a taste of tranquility among the natural beauty. You don’t need to be a pro to enjoy golfing, naives are also welcomed. So, don your golfing attire and pack your clubs to head out to the oldest golf course of the USA.
| Area | 3280 yards |
| Location | 100 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania 18356 |
| Layout/ Routing | 27 Holes |
| Par | 70 |
| Timings | 8 AM to 5.20 PM |
| Age | All ages allowed |
| Membership | $600 -$1450 (depending on age and no. of people) |
| Fees | $19-$90 (depending upon the time and duration of visit) |
| Type | Public |
| Lessons | Available ;$360 Series of Four One-Hour Lessons
$110 One hour with one student $125 One hour with two student $140 One hour with three student $155 One hour with four student $60 half-hour with one student $175 9 hole playing lesson For Group: $90 flat fee (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 AM- Noon) |
| Requirements | Collared shirts, slacks, shorts, skirts (for women), soft spike shoes |
4.Mount Airy Casino Resort Golf Club
While visiting Stroud mansion and Quiet valley, one can plan golfing at Mount Airy Casino Resort Golf club during one of the days. It’s called “The champions” by the inhabitants and is considered as one of the toughest courses and arguably one of the best Pocono golf resorts, experience holders enjoy the maximum out of this golf course. It will challenge your capabilities via its unusual elevations.
| Area | 6565 yards |
| Location | 115 Woodland Rd, Mount Pocono, PA, 18344 |
| Layout/ Routing | 18 Holes |
| Par | 71 |
| Timings | 8 AM – 6 PM |
| Age | Minimum 21 |
| Fees | $35-$89 (depending upon the time and duration of visit as a resort or non resort guest) |
| Type | Public |
| Requirements | Collared shirts, slacks, shorts, skirts (for women), soft spike shoes |
5.Red/ White at Buck Hills Falls
This archaic golf course will grab your attention for being one of the oldest yet beautifully maintained ones. It’s a favorite destination for golfers coming from New York and Philadelphia. This venue hosts three courses, namely, red, white and blue with each course having different difficulty levels. The white course is the easiest and the longest one beside being the flattest course. The red course has the shortest yet hilliest course while the Blue course is considered toughest as it has a hilly course of red and a length of white.
| Area | 6802 yards |
| Location | 270 Gulf Drive, Buck hill falls, Pennsylvania, 18323 |
| Layout/ Routing | 27 Holes |
| Par | 36 (in both individually) |
| Age | All ages allowed |
| Membership | $200 for short term |
| Fees | $50-$70 (depending upon the time and duration of visit as a resort or non resort guest) |
| Type | Public |
| Requirements | Collared shirts, soft spike shoes, own set of clubs (rentals are available) |
6. Country Club at Woodloch Springs
This place has earned itself a name of its own for being one of the top golf courses PA. Players of different expertise can come and enjoy themselves here. The verdant surroundings with best amenities makes this golf course an undisputed champion.
| Area | 6579 yards |
| Location | Woodloch Pines Resort, 731 Welcome Lake Rd, Hawley, PA, 18428 |
| Layout/ Routing | 18 Holes |
| Par | 72 |
| Timings | 7 AM – Twilight after 3 PM |
| Age | Minimum 16 years |
| Membership | $400-$500/month |
| Fees | $43-$130 (depending upon the time and duration of visit as a resort or non resort guest) |
| Type | Public |
| Lessons | Available ;By John Pillar ($70-$650)
By Kyle Tasselmyer ($60-$650) |
| Requirements | Collared shirts, soft spike shoes, own set of clubs (rentals are available) |
7. Pinecrest Lake Golf Club
Experience the best golf in the Poconos while rejoicing in the Poconos Mountains with this golf club. Open to all the golf enthusiasts, every golfer of different expert level is able to enjoy playing in the 18 holes course with 72 par. Do not forget to wear the golfing specific attire and remember the rules and regulations of the sport.
| Area | 6215 yards |
| Location | 679 Pinecrest Drive, Pocono Pines, PA 18350. |
| Layout/ Routing | 18 Holes |
| Par | 72 |
| Timings | 11.30 AM- 8.30 AM |
| Age | Minimum 23 years |
| Membership | $1050 |
| Fees | $20-$48 + taxes (depending upon the time and duration of visit as a resort or non resort guest) |
| Type | Private |
| Lessons | Available ;By Brian Boyle
One day golf school ($175/person) Beginner to Intermediate Clinics ($25/person) Private Lessons ($50 for 30 mins) Nine Hole On-course Playing Lesson ($150/person) Junior Clinics ($20/person) |
| Requirements | Collared shirts, soft spike shoes, own set of clubs (rentals are available) |
Comparing the Above Courses
The golf courses mentioned above were thoroughly researched by me before while I was planning a weekend getaway in the Poconos with my friends and families. Few of them are situated at the most scenic places while some will offer challenges to the golfers. You can choose any one of them according to your location and make a choice thereafter.
| Name of the Course | No. of Holes | Par | Length in yards |
| SkyTop Lodge Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 6656 |
| Jack Frost National Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 7256 |
| Shawnee Golf Club | 27 | 70 | 3280 |
| Mount Airy Casino Resort Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 6565 |
| Red/ White at Buck Hills Falls | 27 | 36 | 6802 |
| Country Club at Woodloch Springs | 18 | 72 | 6579 |
| Pinecrest Lake Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 6215 |
Conclusion
Poconos is a verdant and vibrant area to spend a weekend at with your friends and families. People from nearby mega cities plan their vacations in advance and book the best vacation rentals in Poconos. You can book the premium ones at Holidaykeepers which provide an array of rentals equipped with high-tech amenities and comfort with a pinch of luxe. Book yours now and contact us for more information.
