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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 | 389 | 367 | 237 | 371 | 406 | 179 | 533 | 446 | 467 | 3395 | 287 | 462 | 197 | 340 | 319 | 550 | 183 | 429 | 346 | 3113 | 6508 |
| Blue/White M: 72.0/127 | 375 | 367 | 198 | 371 | 406 | 179 | 533 | 426 | 467 | 3322 | 280 | 462 | 187 | 340 | 319 | 550 | 183 | 418 | 346 | 3085 | 6407 |
| White M: 71.4/125 W: 77.1/131 | 375 | 357 | 198 | 362 | 401 | 171 | 516 | 426 | 478 | 3284 | 280 | 454 | 187 | 334 | 311 | 493 | 173 | 418 | 347 | 2997 | 6281 |
| White/Red M: 69.9/123 W: 75.2/126 | 375 | 357 | 185 | 301 | 330 | 171 | 516 | 374 | 478 | 3087 | 280 | 454 | 120 | 301 | 281 | 493 | 167 | 400 | 347 | 2843 | 5930 |
| Red M: 67.8/120 W: 72.9/121 | 367 | 311 | 185 | 301 | 330 | 146 | 477 | 374 | 435 | 2926 | 238 | 417 | 120 | 301 | 281 | 375 | 167 | 400 | 298 | 2597 | 5523 |
| 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 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
GREAT PLAY
I played this morning... Perfect weather... Course was plush...18 holes in 3:20 minutes with a 9:10 AM Tee-Time. That is unheard of on a Saturday morning. Staff was friendly and welcoming. I would reccomend playing...
Different mountain course
Played many courses in the Poconos, this one was definitely not a usual course for this area. No real elevation changes. Played in late November and the fairways and greens were in good condition.
Open fairways and small greens. Speaking of, the greens were really difficult. Rarely had a straight putt. Lots of sand traps around the green, they were hard but were raked.
Staff was really nice. There was no amenities available. No food, snacks or beverages. I understand COVID procedure but I couldn’t believe they had nothing available.
One major gripe was there was a group of 5 allowed to tee off directly in front of my twosome. There was no ranger to speed up play. We waited every single tee until 16 when we finally were able to play through.
Aside from that, solid course and I’d play again in warmer weather.
Great time
My wife & I enjoyed ourself. The staff was very friendly & helpful
Hidden Gem
Great course, setting, design, and experience. Walk into another Century when you play this course and that is not a bad thing. It was late fall and the tee boxes were very choppy, but a good experience nonetheless
Perfect weather.
The weather has been perfect, which is strange for early November, but we enjoyed playing there for the first time. Yes, the greens are very small and very fast, but everything else was terrific. Will go back.
Course is great for players who like having to "pick" your shot placement
Extremely Foggy, not the courses fault, but added to the fun. After clearing up it was fun and we like having to play the holes where each shot needs to be placed. Greens are small, not a bad thing, its a challenge and who wants to play "Easy" golf. Overall, we enjoyed this course and will be back again to play.
Great course
Skytop is a wonderful course to play. From tee box to the greens, the course was in terrific shape. Highly recommend this course!!
Beautiful fall day of golf
Had a great day of golf with beautiful views of the surrounding woods. The greens were just airated but were rolling good. All in all a great time:-)
Amazing golf
This is my favorite golf course in the Poconos now. Fantastic views of the surrounding mountains and a well kept, interesting course. The golf per dollar here is great and tough to beat. Beware of the super fast greens!
Excellent weekend round
Played round in just over 4 hours. Course in great shape with greens extremely fast. Tee boxes a little rough.
