Pocono Hills Gc: #14
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3.5
776 Reviews (776)
5 Stars
263
4 Stars
370
3 Stars
86
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
26
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
71.1%
Recommend this course
692 out of 776 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.9
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
16
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.0
46.9%
Recommend this course
30 out of 64 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.0
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
16
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
54.7%
Recommend this course
41 out of 75 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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3.5
776 Reviews (776)
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4.0
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Hot weather
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Conditions Good
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Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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3.0
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Conditions Average
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4.0
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Reviews 11
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 222
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 250 Contributor

It’s not for everyone, but I enjoy this quirky course. Tee boxes, fairways and rough in good shape. Some greens had brown patches that didn’t really affect putts. Greens were soft and consistent. Sand in bunkers needs to be softer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 135
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Getting hot

Wow what a difference a course can be without all that rain . Fast and long ball travel. Greens are faster but , some are showing some mold damage. Otherwise go play .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Quirky but fun

Pocono Hills begins after the 3rd hole. Then elevation takes over. Just about every hole plays up or down into the green. There's a good assortment of short and long holes. The challenge is judging your club selection to match the raise/fall to the green. The other main challenge are the par 3s that can all play over 200 yds. First time players will be at a disadvantage trying to figure out tee shots; club and line. There were a number of "ah ha" moments when you got up to your ball. With all the rain we recently had the course played pretty dry. Overall, we had a fun time.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Poconos

Course was in good shape and played well, restaurant was closed

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rain rain go away come again another day.

Rain started just before tee off. Thunder and lightning for a hour . Wet conditions with standing water in spots. Not a lot of people playing due to the early rain but that made plat better. 2 1/2 hours .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a good time

First time this year and wasn't let down.

I am always amazed that this course is basically run by young people. And they do a great job.

Unfortunately, we got stuck behind two slow foursomes, but the weather was so nice we didn't care.

The course is in very good shape. It has a low slope rating, But we find it challenging. Some very narrow fairways and a couple of blind holes make it fun.

Highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Quirky mountain course

At around 6000 yds, Pocono Hills is not a long course. It puts a value on shot making and judging elevation changes. PH has a strong set.of par 3s that can stretch over 200 yds. Almost all holes involve significant up hill approaches challenging the players judgement. Over all a fun course to play. Conditions were mid-season prime despite a week of rainy weather.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 187
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Solo round

Played by myself here. Everyone I came across let me play through them which was great and I wound up getting my round in about 3 hours. But there were several groups that were playing with 6+ people in them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wet and windy

Cold morning to start . 48 degrees. Course was wet and soft . Needs to dry out.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

improved

I hadn't played here since last spring and I was pleasantly surprised at how improved the fairways and greens are.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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