Skytop Lodge - Poconos Golf Course
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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The leaves were at their best, and the views great. Photo submitted by bdad9428 on 10/18/2013
Beautiful setting and views
In the middle of nowhere but should not stop you from this road trip. Nice course set on the top of a ridge with great views. Greens were rolled but a bit dry and bumpy. $20 was a HOT DEAL for this course! Staff was very friendly too.
Best days long ago
Save your money and go somewhere else. I politely asked for a refund after 9 holes and thankfully the pro was nice enough to grant me one. This COULD be an excellent course but unfortunately Skytop no longer has the resources to make it such. Five out of the nine greens on the front were, imo, unplayable. There's simply no excuse that when you're charging the general public $75 to play.
I honestly can't come up with one reason to play here. Especially since it's no longer 1970.
Could use a little work
Nice course could be kept up a little better but the views and surroundings make up for that. Had fun!
Exceptional Fairways and Greens
From Tee Box to Green, the course has always been in exceptional condition. Fairly challenging course that is very fair (not narrow fairways). Facility is top notch. My wife and I finished in a little over 3 hours on a Friday afternoon.
Go to buck hills.
The course was average, not in very good shape. People from hotel were constantly walking/biking across fairway interrupting play. The staff was average as well, some were decent while others were dismissive and rude. I wouldn't suggest this course, buck hills is very close by with better conditions and super friendly staff/golf pro.
Nice but can use some work!
Played a mid-pm round w my wife on a very hot day. It was surprisingly comfortable due to breeze and elevation. Some greens are a bit bumpy and rough but overall not bad. The rough,however, is a bit much. In some areas it was British Open like...waist deep. Even the 1st cut was high enough to hide your ball and slow down play. I like the layout...only a couple of "gimmicky" holes.
Great old course
The course was in very good condition considering the recent weather conditions. Both my son and I enjoyed the experience immensely. Very playable course everything is in front of you...not tricked up
Stunning views of the Delaware Valley make Skytop Lodge a great local course
The beauty of both the Delaware Valley and the Skytop Resort make a round of golf at Skytop a great day, regardless of your game!
We were greeted warmly by all members of the staff including the Pro Shop, the starter and the beer cart girl! The course was fairly well maintained but some of the greens needed work. The pace slowed up towards the end and there didn't seem to be anyone maintaining the pace of play overall.
The restaurant does not open until 2 and while there is a deli it is small with no seating. Don't plan on lunch after your round unless you start late.
I would still go back but only with an offer price.
Great views!
The course had some really great views and the pace of play was fast. I got a great deal on golfnow or I never would have played this course.
The course is one of the better that I have played in the pocono area.
This was my second time playing this course. The course was in very good shape and I would recommend annyone in the pocono area. The fact that i was able to play at a reduced rate due to golfnow.com was an added bonus to the overall experience.
Hilly, plays hard. Plays longer than the card.
Go have a day! Get there early to warm up and putt. When lush ball does not roll as much as when dry and the sidehills will sweep your ball from the high side of the fairway to the lower side...allow for the terrain. Small greens, aim for the lowside or the middle. Granular sand traps. Usually a breeze blowing. Weather can change quickly around the mountains.
This course is varied and challenging.
We played late afternoon on a weekday and the conditions were great. I only wish my game was as good. The fairways were pristine as were the greens, and the rough was penal. Some of the fairways slope in one direction or another, and that made holding the fairways tough. A good drive could easily wind up in the rough.
Buy a lawn mower.
Either buy a lawn mower or host a US Open. The rough is ridiculous. Lost (and found) many golf balls in the rough just off the fairways. Ball sits down and you can't see it. Not for the "average" golfer. Takes the fun out of playing when you hit an almost perfect shot and then you can't find your ball.
very nice layout not boring layout.
dont get off fairway you will lose the ball rough a little to high for resort course.
Nice layout, open fairways, pretty views,fun to play
Although the course was very wet and soft from recent rains,the fairways and greens were in very good condition. The rough was fairly long especially around the greens. It is a fun course to play. Take note it is on a high elevation so it could be windy at times.
Very wet.
Unfortunately, and obviously through no fault of the course management, there was an inordinate amount of rainfall for several days prior to the round I played. Factoring that in, the course played as well as could be expected.
difficult for a resort course
the rough was extremely long. felt this course could have been better if rough was shortened. This was playing like rough I saw a sucon valley for the senior open a few years back!
This Course was beautiful.
This course had some amazing holes. Some were challenging and others you had to just step back and enjoy the view. I was very open for being in the mountains and I would play this course again. The workers were friendly and it was an enjoyable place to play.
Nice course with nice water & sand & great layout with friendly staff
Friendly staff nice layout beautiful water to hit over and nice sand traps to hit out of Great deal from GolfNow.com Looking forward to play again recommend always hitting just sure of green or front of green Because greens are very hard and bal will fly off of
Great Track
Scenic, challenging holes fill the Skytop Lodge. I would highly recommend playing this course.
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