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Harkers Hollow Golf Club
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About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70 | 6551 yards | 71.7 | 126 |
| Blue | 70 | 6361 yards | 70.8 | 124 |
| White | 70 | 5608 yards | 72.7 | 128 |
| Red (W) | 70 | 5473 yards | 71.6 | 127 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.3/137 | 414 | 369 | 370 | 519 | 160 | 416 | 419 | 420 | 152 | 3239 | 492 | 184 | 384 | 384 | 378 | 367 | 202 | 401 | 420 | 3212 | 6451 |
| White M: 71.0/130 | 364 | 359 | 361 | 506 | 142 | 405 | 406 | 411 | 142 | 3096 | 485 | 176 | 372 | 370 | 368 | 358 | 194 | 390 | 405 | 3118 | 6214 |
| Gold M: 68.6/129 W: 73.9/131 | 305 | 359 | 361 | 442 | 142 | 315 | 359 | 355 | 142 | 2780 | 485 | 146 | 319 | 309 | 368 | 358 | 153 | 390 | 352 | 2880 | 5660 |
| Green M: 66.5/125 W: 71.6/128 | 305 | 303 | 324 | 442 | 102 | 315 | 359 | 355 | 101 | 2606 | 443 | 146 | 319 | 309 | 292 | 276 | 153 | 341 | 352 | 2631 | 5237 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Cold, but beautiful day at Harkers Photo submitted by bognar on 04/10/2026
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Photo submitted by Willdog4 on 10/24/2025
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Photo submitted by Willdog4 on 10/24/2025
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Photo submitted by Willdog4 on 10/24/2025
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Photo submitted by Rserridge on 05/27/2023
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Photo submitted by PaulKogler on 01/24/2021
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Photo submitted by PaulKogler on 01/24/2021
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Photo submitted by johndasilva44 on 11/14/2020
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Photo submitted by johndasilva44 on 11/14/2020
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Photo submitted by Darwin0207 on 11/09/2020
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Green Photo submitted by texasrugbytip on 09/01/2016
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Another Sand trap Photo submitted by texasrugbytip on 09/01/2016
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Sand Trap Photo submitted by texasrugbytip on 09/01/2016
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Fall colors @ Harkers Hallow Photo submitted by jstiuso on 10/25/2015
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Photo submitted by avenacastillo on 08/19/2015
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Photo submitted by avenacastillo on 08/19/2015
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Photo submitted by PhatSteve on 10/08/2013
First and Last
Mud tee boxes, mud fairways, and overall horrible condition. Probably the worst golf course I have ever played in the area for what they charge. $54 on a Saturday and the course was in horrible shape. The tee boxes had absolutely no grass and was straight dirt and mud. The fairways had thin grass and again mud and hard dirt. The only soft part of the course were the bunkers.
Good value
Tee boxes and fairways in rough shape but playable. Greens in great condition and the sand traps appeared to be recently filled with fresh sand. Worth playing with a hot deal but wouldn’t pay more than that.
Harkers
Staff was great and timing of getting folks off and keeping it moving was great. Course conditions were average. Tee boxes need more work (in time it will get better) but the bare spots around the course are a concern.
Better every time
Owners have done a wonderful job since buying this course. 5 years ago it was a cow pasture. It is now in beautiful shape, and getting better all the time. Great course. Also, their F&B amenities are top notch. Love it!
High rough
Course improving. Rough pretty high for a public course.
Scenic Course
Well maintained, with some challenging holes. Only negatives were slow pace of play, and lack of a driving range (if you’re like me and need several holes to remember how to swing a golf club).
Muddy
Probably not the best time to go the day after a major storm. Bad drainage on this course. It was very wet and muddy. Extremely hilly so don’t go when you can’t get a cart. Good exercise day. Glad I brought my inhaler. LOL
first time there, challenging layout, considering the recent hot weather fairways in decent shape, greens in good shape except one, some tee boxes need work, staff was great. Not sure who the owners are but well worth the price and would recommend it to other first timers.
thank you.
On the way back
Greens and bunkers as good as any I've played this summer. Tees and fairways still need help. Considering this course was closed for years, it seems to be on the way back to being very good. The price for weekend play was excellent.
Nice but a little rough
Walked with another senior and two in a cart from front tees. Pace was generally good. Course is best played from white tees if your drives go longer than 240. From front tees, I hit many sand wedge approaches. Greens were fair and interesting. Due to recent dry weather there were many hard pan lies. Overall a nice exercise round and some fun putts.
