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Skytop Lodge - Poconos Golf Course
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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 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
Really great course
This was my second week in a row that I played the course, also the second time that I played the course. The course condition is great, fast greens and small. Can't wait to go back next week
Course is in good shape. No issue there but the pace was slow. Maybe because of the weekend. It took 5 1/2. Did not finish my round due to darkness. I Tee off at 2:20 playing as a single. The group in front would not let me through and they were a foursome. The group behind me left after 12 hole . I should have done the same. Pace was too slow. This not PGA.
Amazing place to have a great time
It was my first time playing this course, greens were in great shape, pace of play was fantastic staff was very friendly and the scenery was spectacular. Can't wait to go back next week. Great Job
Challenging
Outstanding course for the kind of golfer that loves to make smart shots. You’ll need to be able to hit long irons and find the fairway. Conditions are awesome, bunkers are well maintained and there’s about 3 different cuts of rough on every hole. If you don’t come to this course looking to play your best, it will eat you up.
Great challenging course
Great condition and extremely challenging layout. Always a fun place to play. Good pace of play.
Skytop Golf course was too hard for us
Every hole is a long & steep one with too much slope for us to be able to score well. Too challenging for us. We felt like we had been beaten mercilessly. It was not really a fun day.
Very nice layout . Course in fairly decent shape. Rough was definitely rough and made a tough course tougher. Overall a decent value for a hot deal price.
Love to play again nice challenging course got bogged down with very slow play should have had a ranger out there
Great course
Great course with great fast greens. Course is well maintained. Even though course was crowded I played the round in 4 hours 20 minutes.
Staff was excellent - kept tell my wife and I to have a great round and enjoy it.
Would definitely recommend playing here.
Good course
Course is surprisingly mostly flat considering the fact that it's on a mountain. Course for most part was in very good shape and has some challenging holes but fair.
High on Skytop
The greens were surprisingly fast. Gorgeous views. Unfortunately we were behind a very slow group and skipped the 6th hole to move a little quicker. Once through 6, the pace was perfect...
Responsible with COVID-19 but did not impede play
The course is very beautiful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Everyone did a 6 foot distance and wore masks at check-in… which was responsible with the current coronavirus outbreak across the United States. The rate of play was consistent. We moved at every hole. I don’t believe we were ever held up at the Teebox for more than three minutes before being able to hit. It was really a beautiful day and they did a great job maintaining the course and the greens. Excellent value for the money. And a beautiful drive from New York City. It was well worth the 2 Hour drive.
Nice course
This is a good course on a hotel property. Best if staying on property, but no need. Not crowded due to virus
