Pocono Hills Gc: #14
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3.4
776 Reviews (776)
5 Stars
263
4 Stars
370
3 Stars
86
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
26
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
69.3%
Recommend this course
692 out of 776 reviews
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Average Rating
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2.3
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
16
Conditions
1.8
Value
2.5
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
3.8
28.3%
Recommend this course
13 out of 46 reviews
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2.9
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
16
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.2
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
51.4%
Recommend this course
36 out of 70 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6174 yards
Slope 125
Rating 68.8

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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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/30
Architect Nicholas Psiahas

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt, proper golf attire

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant
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3.4
776 Reviews (776)
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Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Horrible pace of play

I understand the need to recoup last year’s costs due to covid. But if you’re going to let everyone go out whenever they want, with no one to monitor tee times, you won’t have any golfers! Yes, the conditions and rates are great. However, I was ready to walk off after 10. I was waiting 7-10 minutes per shot! 5 hour round (i played one ball and shot a 78 - this wasn’t a “poor golfer” issue. And why is the ranger driving around - when all he is doing is that - driving around?! This is not the first poor pace of play review on this course. It ruins the temp of the game and it is less than enjoyable. I hope things improve going forward.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great golf day at Pocono Hills

Course was in excellent shape except for a couple wet areas...greens were in excellent condition play was a little slow saw a ranger on the 4th hole after that did not see one definitely need one especially on weekends to keep things moving

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great golf day at Pocono Hills

It was 70 degrees nice and sunny but a little windy course was in excellent shape a little wet in spots from the recent rains greens were in excellent condition if you haven't played there give it a try a great value for your money

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Nice course.

Very nice course. Plays very tight. Good challenge!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 222
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Saggy and swampy

Playable but too wet after the hurricane. Car path only made it tougher. 8th hole should be closed. Slow greens as saturated with water.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Go play

A fun course to play . Not to difficult to play. Club selection is important. I played the blues it was three over.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place

Walk up and your cart is ready for you when you pull into the parking lot. Good course, scoreable par 5s and fun holes

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Problems with starter

We arrived at the course didn't know when making the time it was the old Fernwood course. Starter brought the cart out to the car. We were told he has a number of twosome would we mind playing with another twosome. We said we'd rather not but if we had to , we had to. We were paired with another couple. First thing I noticed they only had one bag on the cart. We get to the first tee, they tell us they had never played golf before.. They were sharing clubs. We were polite and gave them a few pointers. By the time we get to the third hole we could see behind us there were all twosomes. We decided this was not the way we wanted to play. We went back to the starter and told we we wanted a refund or we wanted to start over. We asked him why he made us pair up when there was clearly all twosomes behind us. He give us some excuse that he told the others they had to pair up but they didn't listen to him. I don't believe that for one minute. He was using us to help this couple that had never played before

. He actually put us out a half hour before our tee time. NEVER GOING BACK.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great fun on the links

First 3 holes are perfect warm up. Simple holes before the challenge ahead.

Tees and greens in excellent condition.

A few wet spots off the fairway but nothing to complain about.

No boring holes after the warm up 3.

My foursome had a great time and we will be back.

Ps. It is aptly named for the hills. Cart path could be a little better maintained. Don’t drive recklessly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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