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4.2
801 Reviews (801)
5 Stars
298
4 Stars
359
3 Stars
77
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
28
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.4
89.4%
Recommend this course
690 out of 801 reviews
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3.9
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.9
81.8%
Recommend this course
9 out of 11 reviews
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4.0
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
86.1%
Recommend this course
31 out of 36 reviews
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Course Highlights
Spread across the Pocono Mountains, this course delivers stunning forest views and uniquely challenging holes that reward accurate shot-making. Exceptionally welcoming staff and outstanding value consistently earn high marks from recent visitors.

About

Holes 18
Type Municipal
Par 70
Length 5968 yards
Slope 142
Rating 71.1

Formerly known as Country Club of the Poconos Municipal Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1965
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/31
Architect Jim Fazio (1965)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.2
801 Reviews (801)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 39
Forced Carries 27
Narrow Fairways 25
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 38
Advanced Golfers 20
A Weekend Splurge 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 31
In the 'Burbs 10
Near Local Attractions 8

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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Tee Box Issues

Played this course for the first time in 12 years, and sadly, the tee boxes were some of the worst I've ever seen. On top of that, some of the greens were dried out. I honestly cannot recommend this course at it's current state

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Mountain Golf

The course was in fair condition, most tee boxes were under repair. Some interesting holes however the course was too spread out. It often too 3-4 minutes to get to the next tee box. The staff were very friendly.

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

Fun, Challenging Course

Played this course on 5/31/26. They are currently remodeling the clubhouse. New deck looks spectacular.

Going to be a real nice facility when completed. Course is in pretty good condition, however a few tee boxes need some help. Overall, a real fun and challenging course to play. Pace isn't the fastest, but a lot depends who you're behind. Would recommend giving it a try.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 83
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

On the up!!

Course was purchase a few years ago. This year they are working on tee boxes, big effort be patient. Starter is a great guy manager Matt is positive and has a great attitude. I know driving hole to hole is a bit of an add on for the time but the vistas are amazing greens are in great shape course is really going in the right direction

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Getting better

We played here last year. And the course was in terrible shape. One year later, big difference. They are expanding the clubhouse to include a restaurant and bar, golf simulators, enlarged pro shop, huge redo upstairs for banquet facilities. The course was in much better shape. The worst was the tee boxes that still need some work, but it appears they are working on them. A very challenging course where you need to place your shot o n many holes. Also new golf carts with gps which are nice

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Lots of potential

We only played the front 9 and picked this because it was a good value $35 with cart. The course is apparently being renovated but you don’t really notice anything to say so on the course. Tee boxes are mostly dirt, greens are decent and the layout is pretty cool. This is a tight mountain course and it will test you. I’d try it again if they make some improvements.

HEADS UP! - Currently no clubhouse and no food or beverages are available… not even water BYOB

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

VERY nicec course

A lot of tight fairways and side-hill lies. Tee shots will run off fairways on several holes (I defy you to hold the fairway on 16). The greens are excellent, the fairways are mostly good (although there is a little residual damage from previous seasons. The tee boxes are mostly in rough shape, but several are under repair.

Course wanders through a community, but many holes feel isolated. Sure, there is a LONG drive between some tees (13 miles of cart path!), but who cares?

There are no stupid holes on this course (unlike many Poconos courses). Some really beautiful holes (e.g., 16, where you can't hold the fairway).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New beginnings

It’s early in the season so I didn’t expect great conditions. A lot of talk at the end of last season about changes to come. It appears at this point that the focus was on the clubhouse which is to open by the end of the month. As far as the course, tee boxes are below par, fairways are growing in, sand traps have been improved, greens recently aerated so need more growth, a lot of the overgrowth has been cut back. I enjoy this course and hope it will be successful.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Challenging Yet Accessible to All

Played Pocono Golf Club recently and the layout really stood out—awesome design that reminded me a lot of Crystal Springs in NJ, with a great mix of challenge and scenery. The course was in solid shape overall, though the greens were being aerated during my round.

Pace of play was the biggest downside. I went out as a single and ran into multiple groups of 6 and even one group of 8, which slowed things down quite a bit. I ended up having to ask to play through.

Overall, a fun track with a lot to like—just hope pace of play is better managed next time.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Very challenging! Greens were great for how dry it has been. With the 13 miles of cart path your not playing a 4 hour or quick round which I was ok with. Also had a cart girl Roxy I think very friendly and lots of different drinks reasonable.Overall great day but if your not in the fairway your in trouble and taking strokes!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course but

Out standing course and staff. Very welcoming. But…. They are still working to get the course to 100%. Some of the tee boxes were like hitting out of a litter box. We loved the course and will be back. It’s a work in progress and we love the place

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lost sand wedge

I waited around 45 minutes after finishing my round, asking groups after me to see if anyone has found my lost wedge. Nobody!

However, Ryan, who is the director of golf operation at the Poconos Golf course offered me another sand wedge that no one claimed over a year. Even tough it wans't the same brand or loft as my lost wedge, I was impressed for his kindness. It just made my day a lot better! Thank you Ryan and the most friendly staff at the Poconos Golf Club.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
First Time Playing

Good greens…

The greens were really nice. The tee boxes and fairways were in REALLY BAD shape. The layout of the course is fun.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 69
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting better all the time

Other than the tee boxes they seem to be a great job. Great to see it in playable shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout. Needs a lot of work

Tee boxes were very bad, lots a weeds very little grass. Fairways had lots a burn out. Did like that were yardage markers.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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