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
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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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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
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3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 86
Skill Advanced
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 222
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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First Time Playing

This course is enjoyable to play

A challenging but rewarding course with some long par 5's. Went there day after what seemed like ten days of rain. Course only had a few wet spots, fairways were dry. Drainage was good. Pro shop could of been better equipped but that's no problem. Staff there was amazing and friendly. Overall a great place and definitely will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Pocono Hills Golf Course

Great layout

Nice Fairways

Nice looking greens

Tee boxes for Red could be better . I played from the Red as they do not have Senior Tees .

Great staff

Great value for the money

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Pocono Hills Golf Course

Overall in great shape . Ladies tee boxes could have been in better shape . I played from the ladies tees as they do not have Senior tees here . Fairways and Greens were in great shape . Sand trapd need to have softer sand in them . Overall , a great course for the money . Excellent restaurant attached to the golf course . Called the Warehouse .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 86
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 166
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Blind shots

Good thing we played with someone familiar with the course. Too many blind shots

Had to wait 20+ minutes, for hotdogs, at the turn

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Early spring

Early spring golf . Thank god someone bought some rakes for the sand traps. Fairways still stiff and needs fertilizer. Slow play on Saturday due to bad golfers. It’s better during the midweek.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Pocono Hills midday

I play here often, always in goo shape. The only issue is it's no cash and management is non existent. Regular staff is good but no one has any real golf experience. I love to just come and play so no need for help but would be nice for others. I have been playing this course for over 30 years.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 86
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A fun, challenging layout of holes.

Very fun and awesome layout. Would love to play this place in the summer. Greens and fairways were pretty pure and it’s fall. Very tight though. But it’s a fun challenging course nonetheless. Definitely recommend giving a try.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value, search for deals

Overall great value for money, that alone was worth it. Greens were well maintained.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Horrible course conditions

We had an 8am tee time.. the staff didn’t show up until almost quarter after 8. We paid and were ready to go tee off when we were informed there was a frost delay. Couldn’t tee off until 9:30am. When asked about a refund they said nothing could be done. There was no where to go and wait. We had to stand in the parking lot or sit in our cars!! At 9:30 we were informed had to wait 15 more minutes to tee off. When we finally teed off the course was absolutely covered in leaves!! Piles of leaves on the fairways!! Looked like they were blown there!! For 65 bucks I feel it should have been taking care of way better

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day For Golf

Great Day For Golf is a reference to the weather and playing partner only. A 5 + hour round of golf at this time of year is inexcusable. Two foursomes and a twosome in front of us had to use range finders for ever shot. Multiple looks at every shot from all their playing partners on and off the greens. These guys emulated what the pro's do on TV. From my vantage point watching them tee off and putt, I doubt if any of them were shooting in the 90's. Golf etiquette course's should be mandatory, especially pertaining to cart placement for exiting the green, ready play to speed up play and overall awareness of other golfers on the course.

I ran into the Course Superintendent

while waiting on one of the hole, asked him about 17 - 20 minutes we waited between several hole's, he told me there was no Course Ranger to manage play that day.

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

Great Value, Great Day

18 holes with cart for under $30...with a couple nice views, can't go wrong. Elevations, sloped fairways, blind tee shots, super challenging for a hack like me. But, it was a beautiful day, no pressure, no worries. Don't miss The Warehouse after your round...Transfusion buckets? Yep.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 116
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Sloping fairways. Must play strategic golf.

Wow! A challenging sloping course.

A lot of fun to play if you play strategically a use the slopes.

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