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4.5
494 Reviews (494)
5 Stars
335
4 Stars
137
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
96.5%
Recommend this course
483 out of 494 reviews
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4.4
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.4
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 17 reviews
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Course Highlights
Pilgrim Oaks consistently impresses with immaculate conditions, rolling fairways, and small undulating greens that reward smart, strategic shot-making. Exceptionally kind and professional staff across the pro shop, starter, and grounds crew make every visit memorable.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6766 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.3
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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dr. Michael Hurdzan (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required: no jeans, tank tops or cut-off shorts.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

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Reviews

4.5
494 Reviews (494)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 23
Elevation Changes 20
Water Hazards 14
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 15
Locals 12
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 25

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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable Golf in Amish Country

Excellent warm weather, and the first really nice golf day this spring season. Course is always in great shape from tees to greens, and it's truly an enjoyable layout in the Amish countryside that feels different on every hole. Many hillsides, a lot of up and down. This is actually one of my favorites courses in the area, the greens are very challenging and can run fast. There are many more positives than negatives, but here are the areas that need improvement:

1. Always a starter but never a ranger. The pace can get very slow at times because nobody ever monitors after the first hole.

2. Sand traps need more work and better sand, especially fairway bunkers.

3. Front counter staff is usually NOT friendly. Frankly, often they're rude, especially the young tall guy... Need to act like they actually care about the golf customer.

4. Carts are older, and they don't have enough on very busy days, making people wait.

5. Nearly every tee box is uneven ground.

6. Greens keeper can sometimes get a little crazy with pin placement. Greens run nice, but are extremely slopey, and can be VERY hard depending on pin.

7. 18th hole is tough due to the water and hazards; watch out!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

The course was in great shape. Greens were fast and true. I can only imagine how it will be when the weather warms up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Can't beat it for early March

The greens are quicker than any other course around for winter time. Always a challenge, the course drains well after a rain or snow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect for February

Enjoyed the round on this well-kept challenging layout.

Still very early, new grass not in and a few wet spots after snow two days earlier. Would always recommend this course for design, staff and value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

If you like a challenge

My closest friends will not play this course. We are 66 years and older. I love a challenge. This coarse is SO cool. NO flaT LIES. HA !! I LOVE THIS COARSE. I WILL BE BACK. DO NOT BE A WOOSE, play this course. Go ahead, be a man !! Do it, book, it !! Go ahead, step up, take a chance. You must be in good shape, this is all hills and valleys. Nothing is flat !! Your game will improve. Your game is not to old to improve. Use our imaginations and play to the max. Come on guys !! My playing partner is 83 years old, AND HE LOVED IT. So,....... just..... do..... it !! I will not see most of my friends there, BUT, I may see you there. I would welcome you to my twosome anyday !! J of L

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful course, putt-putt greens.

The course is a beautiful layout and its always in excellent shape. The overall golf experience is excellent for the price. Only have two complaints: 1) Several of the greens are so difficult they are silly. (notably 3, 11 and 15) 2) The pro shop only has hot dogs and occasionally stale, cold turkey and ham sandwiches.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/09/2017

never noticed any sandwiches there being stale. During the actual playing season they always have good chicken salad, turkey, and ham sandwiches.

Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great course

As remembered it was in great shape for 11/16/17. Need some ball washers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/09/2017

i think most courses put their ball washers away for the year when temperatures are frequently getting around freezing because the washers will all freeze up and can break

Played On
Reviews 97
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Windy

Great course with a variety of holes. Course was in excellent condition. One thing you’ll want to keep in mind is this course always has windy conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lancaster County's Diamond in the Rough

This is my favorite course in Lancaster County. Being a traditional links course, this is not one you want to walk unless you are in great physical condition. Every hole is unique and challenging, with the exception of #4, a par 3 wedge hole. With soft sand in the bunkers and pristine fairways, the greens are true, fast, and nicely undulating, making this course exceptionally challenging!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Blind holes

I have cancer and this course was too hilly for me. It also had a lot of bind shots and some of them were alittle dangerous. It was a beautiful venue and in great condition. I needed a flatter course. Lost some balls in the ruff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of the best maintained In the area and a great price! Greens are super fast, fairways are wide and forgiving for those risk/reward shots. Played in 3.5 hours, had a beginner with me so I let any group that caught us to play through so he did not feel pressured. I look forward to playing here again soon hopefully in the fall with the foliage it will make a nice view. It’s worth the drive and money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

First time playing here and I will absolutely be back. Friendly starter and staff. My twosome teed off just before 7:30am and finished within 3.5 hours. Fairways and greens in great shape. Nice mix of challenging holes and scoring holes. Greens were small, fast, and undulating. The scenery was really great. Big open farmland, very few houses. I drove about 50 minutes to play here and wasn't sure what to expect for a prime time weekend rate of only $53. The course reminded me of Broad Run in West Chester, which is easily $30 more expensive (and worth it). This may be my new favorite SE PA course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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