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4.6
495 Reviews (495)
5 Stars
336
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
3.9
96.3%
Recommend this course
484 out of 495 reviews
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4.5
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
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0
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.4
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
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0
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1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 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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Pilgrim's Oak Golf Course
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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

4.6
495 Reviews (495)

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 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the best courses I've ever played

Best conditioned course in the area. Hands down. Absolutely amazing. Holes are a little long and it tires you out if you're not used to hills or links style but absolutely a blast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The BEST Course in the area hands down!!

I play MANY different course in the area and so far in 2013, this is the BEST overall course I have played. Everything is in pristine shape and I look at - tee boxes, bunkers, greens, fairways, and ruff. The greens roll true as well. You have to put this course on your list this year to pay, it is worth an hour drive at least to enjoy with your friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf

A rolling, open but challenging layout awaits at Pilgrim's Oak. Lots of elevation change from tee to green, but your work is hardly done with a lot of undulation and speed on those greens. An excellent, but fair test of golf

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser

A definite "Player's Course"

Great conditions and excellent pace of play.

Definitely a player's course, as the greens are small, quick, and tricky, the wind is ALWAYS going (it's insane how windy it gets here, even on days where it seems calm everywhere else), and the rough is thick.

There are a handful of holes where if you're not on the fairway, you are scrambling just to make bogey... if you find your ball. I am a so-so player (9 handicap) and I have a tough time shooting in the low 80's on this track, let alone getting into the 70's.

Ironically, those conditions seem to IMPROVE the pace, because bad golfers don't like to play here! I've been randomly paired with people maybe a half dozen times, and only once did I play with hackers.

If you have a tough time hitting the ball straight, you probably won't like this place much (and you better bring a whole box of balls).

But if you're a 10 handicap or so and enjoy getting beaten up once in a while by challenging conditions, you'll love this place.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course! A must play.

Great course. Have played here for years & always enjoy it. Elevation changes & greens are very challenging. Greens were rolling beautifully. A gem of a course in the middle of the countryside.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0

country setting

I play here every now and then. Not great, but okay

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

One of my favorite courses

Speedy greens, some false fronts and apron runoffs, elevation changes. Lots of variety to the layout.

Teebox choices provide the level of challenge you want. Don't go too far back the first time!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 152
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Pennsylvania Advisor
Top 250 Contributor

you must play here if you love golf

Played here on 4/17.. Have been coming here for years and its always a treat.. While its in the middle of nowhere in farm country its worth the drive.. As another rater said,,,if this course was located in civilization... it would be at least twice the price to play.
You will hit every club in the bag on this course... The greens were bumpy on this day but much had to do with the time of year In season they will normally roll smoother. The rest of the course was in fine shape. You will face 2 incredible par 3's on this course.. The par 3 12th is 190yd shot over water and stone barrier that is as tough a shot as you will find. The downhill 188yd 8th hole over a pond is another heroic shot. Each 9 ends with a great par 5. The 18th has water everywhere and is a truly memorable finisher. I got a 10 dollar rate rate to play here last week too from golfnow .com also.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

tough course due to the hilly terrain

I enjoyed playing this course and for $ 29 it was worth it which included the cart. It was a bit far out to get to. The greens rolled nice and the fairways were in good shape especially for mid April in PA. My only complaint is that the greens can be a bit unfair due to some tough pin placements because the greens had alot of sloe in them

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Enjoyable Course

Challenging course, lot sof elevation changes and tough greens. Good shape for early in the season. Will definitely play it again!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A little hilly for my taste

Took this 66 mile roadtrip on a nice spring day. I do like a link-style course but don't much care for all the peaks and valleys. and the greens were just aireated a short time ago so putting was somewhat at a premium. Overall, the course was in good shape for being early in the season. Might come back in the fall if the price is right.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Many interesting holes

This is a great course. It's fairly open, but still quite challenging. It's a hilly course, with some water holes. All in all it was very enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

great course layout and conditions.

Pilgrims Oak would cost you double if situated near civilization but since it's tucked away in Amish farmland a short drive reveals a wonderful course at a reasonable fee. The course is wide open but poses challenges in the form of water , terrain and bunkers. Conditions have always been favorable , even in winter. After you enjoy Pilgrims your next outing should be Tanglewood manor which is 5 mi. down the road and equally enjoyable. If part of your game is refreshments then BYOB cause both courses are dry. Just sayin'....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Very Nice Experience

Like playing in wind and elevation this one is for you. Challenging but not scary difficult. I liked playing there and will definitely go out to play it again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Challenging, well taken care of course

I play this course often and it is fantastic. Very interesting and challenging holes, and the greens roll true and have plenty of undulations. 

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