About
Surrounded by the Pocono Mountains, the Pocono Hills Golf Course (formerly Fernwood Resort & Country Club) was carefully carved from wooded hillsides. Condos and other residences were later built near the golf course and although they are situated quite close, the round is still enjoyable. The layout is tight with narrow fairways that are lined with trees. The front nine is easier than the back where more dramatic elevation changes come into play. Many of the greens have elevations of over 50 feet, making approach shots a formidable test. There are also a number of tricky doglegs that are practically 90 degree turns. The layout rewards straight, accurate drives and the greens putt fast and true. There are a number of challenging holes, especially the 10th and 14th, but overall Pocono Hills Golf Course is approachable enough for all skill levels.
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Photo submitted by PClaesson on 09/13/2025
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Photo submitted by PClaesson on 09/13/2025
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Photo submitted by PClaesson on 09/13/2025
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Photo submitted by PClaesson on 09/13/2025
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Photo submitted by babyboss73 on 09/01/2025
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Photo submitted by TimV01 on 08/25/2025
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Photo submitted by TimV01 on 08/25/2025
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Photo submitted by Jamoke1 on 08/08/2025
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Photo submitted by Jamoke1 on 08/08/2025
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Photo submitted by Jamoke1 on 08/08/2025
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Photo submitted by Jamoke1 on 08/08/2025
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Photo submitted by Carl9256058 on 10/08/2023
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Photo submitted by u404366221 on 09/29/2022
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Photo submitted by Noodge12 on 07/05/2020
Golfer Reviews
Tough course for a lefty
Could use some tree maintenance. Way too many big trees with over hanging limbs. Makes it almost impossible to hit off some tees. Could probably eliminate Hole 17 all together, who makes a hole turn 90 degrees and give you nowhere to land the ball for your first shot. Greens are always very sloped and hard to keep the ball on the green.
Best Pocono Mountain Course This Year
I've played several different local Pocono courses this year and this is the best of them. Super interesting layout. Greens are on the same level as top private courses. Fairways are ok, rough is reasonable. Bunkers are to be played as ground under repair, which is the norm around here this year. I guess sand is expensive/unavailable. I'll be back again and again to play here and when you get a $20 hot deal it's a steal.
Great shape and layout
Short but very challenging course. Tee to greens are in great shape. #8 is always water logged for some reason, needs to add drainage. Staff or friendly and the the rate is the best in the Poconos.
Nice course
Greens were good most of the bunkers were soft and sandy. Fairways were lush and green. The rough was punishing very thick and hard to hit out of. Hitting the fairways is very important at this course. Would play it again!
Great value.
Great value. Course condition is excellent and challenging layout.
But No practice green.... Hmmm.
Good value for $29.00
If you could play Pocono Hills for $29.00, it will be worth it. Don't pay any more... There is standing water all over the course. Their answer to this is cart path only on the holes. It hasn't rained in our area in days. I played as a single yesterday, and one of the cart path only holes was a 500 yard Par 5. LOet's say I got my exercise on that hole alone. Many other fairways were soggy & squishy, where the cart would leave tire tracks...There are some very good holes on the course. Figure out the drainage, you will have a great, challenging, but fair golf course.
Odd layout
It’s a fun course but it’s an odd layout and the bunkers are mostly dirt at this time
Senior Delight
Great for the price. Not busy during the week. Perfect for a Senior to get out and enjoy.
Pleasantly surprised
Played this course for the first time on a weekday morning. Wasn’t busy, just myself and some other singles and twosomes spread out. Course conditions were better than expected. Really nothing to complain about, the crew does a great job here. As a short, straight hitter I found the quirky layout to be very enjoyable. Not a course for walking due to elevation changes and distances between some holes. Paid $30 which is an excellent value for this course.