Pocono Hills Golf Course

The course needs everything from a new course manager/greens superintendent, irragation system upgrades, and sand trap rejuvenation.

This place is very poorly managed. Greens are horrible. Yesterday, there were groups of five starting off, then skipping holes and slowing play all day. There are no rangers on the course. If you are serious about the game of golf, play somewhere else.

I have been vacationing in Hawley, PA for the better part of 30 years as my wife owns a time shared lake house at a popular resort in the area. I decided to change things up and play a course that I had never played before. It’s located about an hours drive away, which I didn’t feel was too bad. My tee time was for 11:20am but I arrived about an hour early to check in and to make god use of the practice putting green. Unfortunately, I was told by the staff member checking me in at their practice green is unavailable as it is under repair. However, he said that he had no issues if I wanted to start my round early as the only golfer he had on schedule after my tee time was 11:30am . So I made use of this and took my time as a single. Most fairways were in good condition. Although some greens were showing signs of a recent fungal condition that was being treated. This made some putting questionably and difficult but nothing that I had not experienced before. The pace of play was decent and only slowed down at the tee box for Hole #16. The highlight of my round was hole #18. I had an exceptionally good drive off the elevated tee that made through the top of the trees on the left hand side leaving me with a pitch to an inviting green. My 3/4 swing with my Approach Wedge stuck the green. 3 -4 feet away from the pin! Finishing my round with a nice birdie.

The concessions after my round was also very welcome end of my day. I recommend the Chicken Quesadilla.. so good! For the price, this course offers a challenging round of golf and the restaurant is also very affordable meal options as well.

Sand traps not taken care of, greens somewhat brown, pin placement on 15 very unfair.

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.

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 .

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.

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

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 .

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.

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.