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3.8
707 Reviews (707)
5 Stars
142
4 Stars
297
3 Stars
129
2 Stars
67
1 Stars
72
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
84.5%
Recommend this course
567 out of 707 reviews
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4.0
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 20 reviews
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3.8
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.6%
Recommend this course
29 out of 36 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and an engaging layout with sloped greens deliver strong value for golfers at every level. Amenities like on-course water coolers and a driving range add to a well-rounded, enjoyable round.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6551 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.7

Nestled in the hills of Scotts Mountain, Harkers Hollow Golf Club was carved from a sloping hillside, giving it a challenging terrain with plenty of elevation changes. Opened in 1929, the golf course has a classic layout designed by Robert White, the first president of the PGA of America. Although it is a seemingly mild 6,551 yards from the back tees, the course plays much longer and harder thanks to the undulating terrain. The layout does offer a few lengthy holes as well as some interesting par 3s. The greens are small and fast with breaks ranging from subtle to dramatic. There is hardly any water but the Lopatcong Creek does run the entire length of the golf course and requires the occasional carry. The par-3 fifth hole is the club's signature. It is particularly notable for its scenery, which is why it has served as the backdrop for many weddings.

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Course Details

Year Built 1929
Golf Season Year round. Weather permitting.
Architect Robert White (1929)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Major credit cards welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

3.8
707 Reviews (707)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 24
Thick Rough 12
Bunkers 8
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 18
Locals 18
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 13
Worth the Drive 7

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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 811
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Course condition

I played this course in it's prime 30 years ago. It went down hill as new couses were built and membership dropped off.

Hence opperating costs suffered. Since the new owners took over I'm happy to say Harkers is on it's way back. I enjoyed my round today.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course at a good value

Course conditions were very good for this time of year.

Greens were a bit firm and fast on the putts

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very nice Course

Place was really nice!! Staff was extremely nice and course was beautiful!! Definitely, playing here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much improved

This is the second time this year playing harkers and the course is seeing big improvements. Greens were grass and bunkers for the most part were sand with few having the hardpan and stones. Some water in the bunkers but overall a nice day out.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 811
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Layout

Some holes are challenging; overall the course is fair. Some people walk but take a cart.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1191
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing

Solid Robert White Course

Course is laid out well over the rolling hillside. The layout weaves in multiple directions up and down the hillside on the front 9 and winds it’s way in a zig zag manner up to the highest point of the property on the back 9.

The greens appear all original and have both subtle and larger undulations. Course conditions were superb.

The only negative is the round was extremely slow, it was by far my longest round of the year and the course needed a Marshall

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Complete 180

Let me start by saying I worked the Pro Shop part time for about a year approximately 8 years ago during the previous ownership. It was rough when I worked there and got far worse by the time it sold, Goat Trail worse.

I gave it a chance again about 2 or 3 years ago and it was still rough. You could see the new owners were starting to make improvements but it wasn't much better from the previous time I played. The fairways were bare, the greens were bad and even the tee boxes were rough and the creek was overgrown.

Fast forward 2-3 years and I found a complete 180 degree turnaround. The fairways are lush, the greens and tee boxes are fine, the creek was starting to get a little overgrown but the course ranger told me they were diverting some manpower to get there pool open (nice pool by the way) and the creek would be tended to soon.

As far as pace of play we just had a slow group ahead of us and the ranger got them moving after a few holes. A bonus is they now have an on course snack and beverage cart driving around.

I will definitely play again and I recommend you try it again if you haven't been there in awhile.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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