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Skytop Lodge - Poconos Golf Course
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About
Skytop Golf Course sprawls across rolling hills set against a backdrop provided by the beautiful Poconos. The course originally opened in 1927. It has a classic design with traditional features including wide fairways, but the trees that line them have matured into quite the challenge. The 6,656-yard length may seem short by modern standards but don't get too comfortable. This mountain golf course features a variety of elevation changes and nowhere is this more apparent than the small greens where the breaks can vary from subtle to dramatic, but they are almost all unexpected. The greens also play lightning fast. Strategically placed bunkers are lurking throughout but thankfully water only comes into play on two holes. Skytop Golf Course offers plenty of scenic respite as well, with panoramic views of West Mountain.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6656 yards | 72.0 | 133 |
| White | 72 | 6464 yards | 71.8 | 132 |
| Red | 72 | 5789 yards | 68.3 | 124 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5789 yards | 74.8 | 127 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.6/128 | 424 | 375 | 248 | 377 | 410 | 182 | 530 | 455 | 484 | 3485 | 288 | 469 | 210 | 339 | 329 | 551 | 189 | 435 | 364 | 3174 | 6659 |
| White M: 71.4/125 | 414 | 367 | 198 | 370 | 408 | 176 | 515 | 426 | 480 | 3354 | 276 | 461 | 188 | 333 | 322 | 492 | 180 | 428 | 352 | 3032 | 6386 |
| Red M: 67.8/120 W: 72.9/121 | 415 | 315 | 188 | 361 | 332 | 136 | 476 | 373 | 431 | 3027 | 235 | 419 | 124 | 326 | 290 | 423 | 168 | 400 | 301 | 2686 | 5713 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 |
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Photo submitted by 2f2kHSW1MUwiUR702Vm7 on 09/05/2024
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Photo submitted by u314162167563 on 07/23/2024
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Photo submitted by u100703152 on 04/29/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160796373 on 09/18/2020
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Photo submitted by u314160796373 on 09/18/2020
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Photo submitted by jnozz on 09/05/2020
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Photo submitted by jnozz on 09/05/2020
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Photo submitted by u7822792 on 10/22/2019
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The leaves were at their best, and the views great. Photo submitted by bdad9428 on 10/18/2013
Excellent Condition
The course is is excellent condition in all aspects (tee box, fairway, green). The staff are all friendly. Pace was excellent. Played on Sat and never saw the faces of groups in front or back. One recommendation is that there is no need for someone from the facility to wipe the clubs at 18th hole.
Excellent course
Enjoyed playing golf here in a Scottish style course (wide but tall grass with many sand traps). Some holes are long (over 500 yards with Par 4) whereas Par 3 holes (over 200 yards) are very challenging (long and tough). Though it was tough, I liked Hole #18 as their signature hole with an elevated green and hazards (small creek and sands). It was not crowded due to weather (cloudy) but good for me. The Golfnow coupon saved me a lot to enjoy the game.
Very good course
Skytop is in really good shape. Tee boxes good, fairways lush and greens fast and smooth. Typical public track…too many unfixed ballmarks on the greens. What gives with people…fix yours plus another. Just takes a few seconds.
Only one lunch spot at the course, more a cafe with an outdoor grill making the hot choices. Really nothing inside to grab lunch after the round.
Looks like a great resort with many options for the family too.
Golf review
Course was in excellent condition, everyone was super friendly. Had a great experience. Just enough challenging holes. Will be back
Elite Course
As always course was in amazing condition. Nicest public course I’ve ever played. Three years in a row playing with friends for our annual golf trip and can’t wait to come back next year.
Fairways and green are pristine.
Skytop is
Friendly and professional staff.
Course conditions, pace of play, and facilities were all excellent.
Highly recommend.
Amazing Family Experience
Started a tradition with my 3 sons to start a boys only golf weekend. Randomly picked a spot to meet halfway and we picked Skytop. After our great experience on the course and with the staff, we vowed to come back to the same spot every year. Course is beautiful and looks easy. However, the course is challenging and fun. I recommend going.
Great experience
First time playing here. What a great experience!! Course conditions were top notch and views were amazing. Highly recommend!!!
Beautiful course
The course is beautiful and the staff very friendly. I had a good time playing there and will come back
Nice course, beautifully maintained.
This is a very good course that is always in great condition. Many interesting holes, and although it is a "mountain" course, the fairways are wide and it's hard to get in tree trouble (although there is a lot of brutal rough).
The only complaint I have is the par 3s. The are not particularly interesting and all very similar. A mountain course really needs a short and unique par 3.
The day I played there were maintainence crews EVERYWHERE, but I guess that's how they keep the course in such good shape (and I may have been there on an unusual day).
It's EXPENSIVE, but worth playing once a year.
Great lil secret in the Poconos.
What a great little secret in the Poconos. If ur looking for a nice course to play in the area, this is a good one. Greens are ready this early, they were punched this week, but will be ready soon for the summer. Try it out.
Secret in the Poconos.
What a beautiful course. This course is in great condition this early in the year. I had fun on the course even tho is was very windy. The started was awesome. He mad sure our round was not held up. Beautiful course, I can’t wait to play there again soon.
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