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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Golfer Photos
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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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Fernwoid
Great day on the golf course, greens in great shape, pace was awesome , not rushed at all. Weather low 80's Sunny perfect day for a round of 18.
This course had nice greens
Other than the greens, some of the holes were ungolflike.
Tight Course
Played in November and course was in very good shape minus all the leaves. Typical Poconos course, very tight and requires hitting the ball straight, not alot of room to "miss". Booked on GolfNow so the deal was right. I recommend playing at least once.
poor communication
Front nine greens were aerated and very difficult to putt. Should have been informed before booking tee time!
Right hand doesn"t know what left hand is doing
We book online through golf now, no tells us front nine is closed ,until we get to course already paid. Three of us drive over a hour to play here, what are we going to do, we are STUCK HERE. Course is backed up do to having play back nine twice, Very slow round 5 hours plus waiting every hole to hit a shot, Ruined my day off , Staff was wonderful, only bright spot
Fun challenge
Played as a single on a rainy day. First time here and thought after the first 3 holes it was going to be an easy day. Then started #4 and from there on it became interesting. Not a long course, but many blind shots. Recommend going ahead to see the course before hitting your next shot.