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4.4
147 Reviews (147)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
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2 Stars
13
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
95.1%
Recommend this course
118 out of 147 reviews
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4.0
9 Reviews (9)
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
100.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 9 reviews
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4.4
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
26 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns top marks from regulars, with interesting holes, minimal water hazards, and steadily improving conditions throughout the season. Friendly staff and strong value through GolfNow deals make this a go-to destination for repeat golfers.

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Holes 18
Type Municipal
Par 72
Length 7020 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.8
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Wilkes-Barre Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1967
Golf Season Year round
Architect Geoffrey Cornish (1967) Bill Robinson (1967)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirts

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Halfway House

Available Facilities

Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Pennsylvania (2024 #15)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2020 #18)
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Reviews

4.4
147 Reviews (147)

What Golfers Are Saying

This course/club is great for:
Locals 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 6

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Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

needs work

Tee boxes some greens and traps in poor condition compared to years ago. Use to be the jewel of the area. Money needs to be put into course or sell so the new owner can improve. Location is beautiful but only will continue to deteriorate unless the above happens. And yet the course continues to charge top dollar to play on weekends.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not being maintained

Fairways cut very low to the point of burnout. More rough than fairway. Most greens were fine except for a couple that had issues. Men out on mowers (nothing to mow!!) were inconsiderate. Kept mowing almost into my shot on one hole. Had to stare at him to get him to stop. Kept the mower running though. One portalav smelled so badly it must have not been cleaned for weeks. Gentleman at the counter in clubhouse very polite and courteous. Guy outside tending to carts just the opposite. Will not return until things improve.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Poor

Course in poor condition, tee to green. Would not recommend.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Grass too long

Quite frankly, we are surprised at the condition of the course. The fairways and tee boxes appeared not to have been mowed within the last 5 days. The fairways resembled the rough and the rough was so long, it was difficult to find the ball. We are senior golfers and used to playing in Florida

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Decent At Best. Greens in AWFUL condition

Course was in really rough shape. Greens were soooo slow and in some spots just dirt no grass. I mean c'mon man!!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

spring conditions

with the hard winter, the course is starting to take shape. greens need to be rolled.otherwise, just nice to get out and play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not in good shape ehhh

Stepping to first tee, I knew I was in trouble this day. Tee box was filled w/ dirt, not many grassy areas. Greens seem to have brown patch or some type of disease. Some areas it's like putting on sand. Overall, I have played 8 courses this season so far and WBGC was in worst shape. Maybe they had a rough winter, but I wouldn't re commend this place to anybody, at least not at this time

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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