Pilgrim's Oak Golf Course

Of all the many courses I’ve Hot Dealed in the Philly tri-state area, I think this one is now at the top. A beautiful, interesting, tough track. I remember the par-4 #11 and the par-3 #12 being particularly spectacular.

Approach shots call for precision, because the poa annua greens are on the small side with lots of humps, swales, slopes, and many have significant drop-offs on one or more sides.

Fairly generous width to the fairways. However, the rough, while well-manicured, is pretty thick and often required longer than expected to find my ball in it.

I thought the blue tee’s 70.4 rating and 131 slope are understated. (I would have guessed something like 71.5/136.)

This course was worth the 1.25 hour drive, especially with the $20 Hot Deal.

Was able to get out earlier in the season and the course was in great shape. The greens were just aerated so they were a little bumpy. Played OK for the 2nd time out. Hole #12 is still in my head. :)

I just made my annual pilgrimage to this course and for the life of me I don't know why I don't make the trip more often..Last year I promised myself I would play here more but then the thieves in Trenton increased the gasoline tax by 165% and that took care of that. But back to the course, it is just a pleasure to play. tees are level, fairways are plush, the rough is well...rough and the greens are true and sometimes pretty difficult. There are a couple holes that I'm not a big fan of but that is true of all courses.Lastly, and this is not a knock but a observation, If you are planning to take an elderly Dad or your Uncle Louie with the bad knees you may want to pick another course as a lot of the greens are in a bowl or semi bowl with the cart paths on the top rim which means you are walking down to them and then walking up from them, Also the cart paths are a ways from most greens so plan on walking a fair bit even when having a cart..

Course was in excellent condition for early in the season. Places too wet for carts were clearly marked. Beautiful course!

The staff was super friendly and accommodating, one of the best. Course conditions were beyond what one could expect mid season, let alone February. It was one of the more enjoyable times on a golf course I've had. The course is a challenge with its undulating fairways, elevated greens, blind landing zones. If you haven't played here before, don't get frustrated. The first time out you're better served playing conservatively, than attacking. OK, here's the real rub, the greens. They're in amazing condition, but are VERY difficult. I've played golf only a year, and my strength is putting. This place turned a strength into a weakness. It' safe to say it cost me 9-10 strokes, when I normally gain 4-6 strokes. Hole 11 green is flat out unfair.....!!!!

Remember, bring you A game putting, and be patient.

Overall course layout is great, very scenic location and course conditions were excellent, especially for late December. Other than the 11th hole & green being almost impossible/unfair (especially depending on pin placement), good experience and enjoyable round. Openness of course doesn't overly penalize, but must be fairly long and accurate with middle and long irons to shoot low score. Clubhouse desk manager could be bit friendlier.

Fast undulating greens and lots of hills on the course.

Pilgrim oak is wide open with great views. Course has many challenges.

The course is always in great shape. Best value for your money. Just a snack bar with little room for hole 19. No cart girl. Staff is friendly.

This course is great. The greens are tough, many two tiered greens with slopes that take the ball off the greens. This is a dry course, no alcohol is served.

The price was well worth the trip. The tee boxes were in poor shape and the pin placements were set up by Marque De Sade but the fairways and greens were beautiful. I would definitely return.

Course conditions are excellent. Great fairways and awesome greens..... Surprisingly greens a little slow.... But so undulating that you don't mind them being slow... Tee boxes were a little beat up and most were aerated. Never the less this course is beautiful. Do not just pull driver out and go... Think about each shot first or you will not like your results. Smart golf. Only downfall is no Ranger so pace gets a lil wacky and literally people jumping around to different holes.... Ranger needs to get a handle on this.

This course is always in great shape. The price is fair and better than most for a weekend rate. The junk courses in northern md are 10 to 15 more and they don't compare to this course. It's worth the extra 25min ride for me. Most of my friends call this course the best kept secret. It's never too busy and you can get a round in usually under 4hrs.

Challenging pin placements, terrain, rough, slow play can be a hindrance sometimes

Undulating fairways, greens that undulate even more, tough pin placement on well protected greens, thick primary rough, deep secondary rough, blind shots....you better "Got Game" when you play Pilgrim's Oak. Play "Smart Golf"...use your head with club selection and leave yourself a comfortable approach shot. Course management is key. Know how to play "side-hill lies", because you'll probably encounter some. All-in-all, a challenging course on a great setting. An "eye on the sky" might reward you with a Bald Eagle sighting. "Take It All In" on hole #12 tee box.

Favorite course in the area. Definitely worth the drive if you live a bit a ways from it.

A wonderful course. A nice mix of holes. Worth the drive if you are in the area. Some blind shots, so might be a little bit of a challenge the first time you play it. Conditions were excellent; the greens were soft, but rolled true. The club house/snack bar are sparse. But, who cares when the course is so beautiful?

The scenery is spectacular. I finished in less than 3 hours as a single and didn't feel like I rushed it.

A must play.

Beautiful course that is well maintained. Some tricky blind shots for a first timer and no poles for the markers make the course challenging to get the correct tee shot distance on the blind shots. Stay in the fairway as the rough will chew up your approach shot. The greens were slower than expected but the did burry a couple of elephants underneath them so there is no straight putt. Actually putted once and then my ball can back to me further away than my first putt. Overall enjoyed the course and would love to play again.

The Potential was there to make this a great day for golf: new course, links style, bright sun, and a great friend to help with the shots. Paired up with another two-some which can always be concerning, but they were good guys: jovial and kept to the pace of play.
Ah, the "pace of play". On the day I played the pace was molasses slow: We waited on every single hole on the front nine, and not just for the group in front of us to clear away so we could hit, but waiting for the group in front of us to TEE OFF, because they were waiting for the group in front of them to clear away. Every. Single. Hole. on the front 9 was played that way and it took us 3 hours to play 9 holes. Awful, miserable - made the day disappointing. I gave the overall rating a "Fair", but that is only because of the pace of play. This was a very well taken care of course, and easily could have 3 to 4 stars.

Course was in great shape, located in the hills of southern lancaster county near MD border. Course is fairly short from whites and blues.