Pocono Hills Gc: #14
View of the 14th green at Pocono Hills Golf Course
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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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2.3
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
1.8
Value
1.8
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
2.5
25.0%
Recommend this course
1 out of 4 reviews
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2.9
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
16
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
50.7%
Recommend this course
35 out of 69 reviews
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Course Highlights
This mountainous course delivers a genuinely challenging layout with hilly terrain and elevated tees that reward strategic shot-making. Friendly staff consistently accommodate early starts and keep rounds moving at a comfortable pace.

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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Reviews

3.4
776 Reviews (776)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Brunch 8
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 26
Narrow Fairways 23
Undulating Greens 15
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 17
Locals 16
A Weekend Splurge 11
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 23
Worth the Drive 14
Near Local Attractions 12

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Course was in great shape, pace of play was awesome.

I have played the course many times. This may have been the best shape I have ever seen the course. Lush green fairways, Greens are always tough ut in very good shape. I will play again for sure this season.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is better than it has been in previous years.

The course was well maintained and the greens were excellent & challenging. The pin placement was tough on quite a few holes which made the round a little more challenging. Mr. Ertle has done a great job since he has taken over Fernwood. I recommend playing here.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course,well kept

The fairways were well groomed,and the greens were challenging,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Well maintained, strange layout

The course is in beautiful condition. Layout is a little quirky, with super tight fairways and changing elevations. On the back nine there is a par 5 that should clearly be a par 4, but other than that I had a great time and shot the best round of the year so far. Will play Fernwood again in a heartbeat.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Solid golf course!

With a slope of 123 (white tees), this course is definitely challenging. Plan on a few extra shots to your typical score until you get the feel for it. Some water, some hills, some length, and some narrow landing areas are mixed in to the layout. Overall, though, most of the holes are fair but tough. I enjoy this course even though I can't seem to score well. Do your scoring on the front side because the back nine is no picnic. Very nice golf course!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent course !

Very nice played there several times before Greens were in pristine condition-ball washers were filled with water for cleaning. There wasn't any drinking water-

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging course at a good price

The only major issue we had was people that were not playing golf coming out of the condos and walking across the fairways and on the greens. We had to ask them to move. Totally unacceptable!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Solid golf course!!

This course plays quite nicely. There's usually very few players on the course and the layout is very good. The holes are tough, but for the most part fair. While there are no "breath-taking" holes, most of them are interesting. Definitely worth playing. Slope rating from the white tees is 123, and the back nine can get you if your not careful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens are in nice condition for this early in the Season

Had a great day at Fernwood. There were not many other golfers out that day and at times it felt like we had the course to ourselves. There are a few tough holes, mostly because of elevated greens. Overall it was very enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Great layout

The course was in excellent condition and a challange.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course nice mix of holes

Playing this time of year is a gamble with the leaves falling but not here..the leaves were off the fairways and most greens had no leaves..of course the leaves are falling some some greens had a few leaves.The staff is always very friendly and I played early afternoon and never saw another golfer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

great course

beautiful course great condition,back 9 more challenging all in all a hidden gem

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

This course has a lot of distractions.

This course is in a resort. You play right through the conds. The second through fourth holes have a bridal path that runs along side of them. There was a lot of noise from this. On the 10th hole the tee is along side the community pool. At one point on the back nine there were people playing softball in the fairway. When we finished we mentioned to the staff about people being on the fairway they were very upset. They sent someone out to make the people get off.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

The greens were in very good shape

The golf course as awhole is in very nice shape the greens were true. Everything other than the golf course itself has much to be desired.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great For The Price.

The Greens were very good. Not many players to run into.
A bit hilly if you like this type of play.
Some great views......
Going back again soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Mountain Golf at its Finest

Super golf course with amazing views. Great elevation changes. What a wonderful, relaxed easy going round of golf. Stayed in a condo right on the course, how could it of been bad.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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