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
Avg Rating
2.0
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
16
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.1
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
3.6
13.5%
Recommend this course
5 out of 37 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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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 278
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Disappointed

Imagine driving an hour after tee time was made, to then be told the back 9 was closed and it was cart path only. They were not thinking about their customers.

Course was wet so it was understandable, but please, tell me. Tight, tree line fairways with some blind holes.

I recommend sending some one up forward to track drives. I recommend only if you want to play somewhere new. I don't think I'll be back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

fernwood

staff was very friendly we had a group of 5 and had no problems

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course. Tricky greens

Front 9 more open and flatter . The back 9. You better stay in fairway or just drop another ball Most of the greens weren't flat so when you hit up and land on greens don't be surprised to see that you rolled right off The speed was moderate but very twisting unforgiving If you two putt your lucky

Overall a nice course good condition and fun

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Blind Test

Course was in good condition. Not long at all but the greens were in very good condition and the fairways as well. Course is very tight with a lot of blind shots. Don't be afraid to drive up and lick your target.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Cant beat the price

Course was in good shape for mid August. Staff was super friendly. Fairway are tight, better have control of your driver. Some hooky holes but overall for a hot deal on a Sat, you cant complain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Value

First time playing here so course management wasn't the best. Greens in very good condition although slower than I expected. Fairways and tee boxes in good shape. Several bunkers needed work. Couple of elevated greens made club choice a challenge. Overall, I had a great time and will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Watch the back 9

Really good course with easy front 9 to get you pumped and then you hit the back 9 with narrow fairways and challenging greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Graet Value

The course is moderate to play. Not over crowed , and pace of play really good. It is one of the best courses to play for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Long, tough and narrow

Hard course. Would not recommend if you have trouble keeping the ball in the fairway. But other than that, it is a beautiful course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old school course tight fairways consistent greens

I really liked playing this course. A lot of old growth trees over the fairways made tee shots challenging. The greens were in great shape and just fast enough without being "country club fast". There are a couple goofy holes where there is no true landing area for your tee shot but I found it challenging at every hole.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course Management

Unless you're a low handy cap leave your driver in the bag. This course requires exacting shots using mid to short irons when approaching most pin placements.

As far as putting, the greens are in great shape with several so hard to navigate that three putting is quite common.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

fun course with a lay out that will make you make acurate tee shots

got there 15 minutes late they let us go right out went out and played in 3 hrs.course was in great shape went to the bar and had a drink and a great lunch all in all a great day

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

Don't get fooled by the course yardage. It appears short, but it's not. Strategically placed trees, doglegs, slopes and excellent greens with slopes, tiers and fairly quick. Couple "squirrely" holes but for the most part excellent layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

I enjoyed playing this course

I have played this course several times over the years. I notices there has been several improvements to the course. Keep up the good work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Looks easier than it looks, back 9 has excellent challanges

Course has been very well taken care of, some traps need work and are being addressed. Several difficult greens, pin placements can be difficult and angles can easily result in 3 puts. Fairways are 90% excellent and 10% good. Nice course and good food in the restaurant and bar. Friendly staff and would suggest to any skill level. VERY CHALLENGING from the blues, Seniors use the same tee box as the ladies, making it attractive to the 65+ croup. If visiting as a owner to the time share, discounts apply.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very challenging greens

Have played this course numerous times in the past. Course is in as nice a shape as I've seen it. Fairways nicely cut, greens in great condition, some bunkers need some attention.

Staff has always been excellent. Starter needs to pair up players, too many singles going out between doubles and foursomes.

Excellent value for the money!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Only tough on last holes

Very friendly staff, several blind drives...over rises...hard to find ball if you did not hit fairway and being the first time playing I did not know the holes. Last five holes have tough greens, the slopes on the greens make them very hard, nearly laughable for a course through condos. Never seen a hole with nearly a 90 degree turn around the condo's.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great afternoon

Fernwood was in excellent condition. Pace of play was great

Group ahead about 1 hole, behind us better than a hole

With good weather and good course, we had a blast.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course is much better than you think.

Very challengeble course.

First time been out and loved it.

Will go back..

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