Harkers Hollow Golf Club
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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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
harkers hollow
not bad only 1 green had fungus =greens were good place was fast-hard -needs rain but over all I was pleasantly surprised new sand in traps good deal on golfnow!!!!!!!!!!!4 stars!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great Recovery Going On
4 years ago would have never gone back here. New Ownership is doing a wonderful job of bringing this course back to life. Only things left is to work on tee boxes.
Great day out on this scenic Golf Course
So glad it’s being brought back to its glory days
I’ve played Harker’s on and off for quite some time now, and had stopped back before it was taken over by the new team. It was a shame, the course was really let go and it just became too frustrating to play. WELL NOT NOW! The greens today were playing better than they were 5 years ago, the fairways are coming in nicely and the manicures of the fairways/rough/tees and greens are really good. The tee boxes are still making their ways back, and some of the rough areas, I do hope that they eventually upgrade the sand quality in the bunkers. Anyways, You can tell that they are busting their humps to get this place back on the map. I applaud everyone involved for the work being done. And I will absolutely recommended it to anyone. Job well done folks.
It's will Forever be "Slopey" - as in Mountain Golf
Not sure slopey is even a word, but what I mean is the course was built one hundred years ago into the base / foothill of a Warren County NJ "mountain", so that will never change. Therefore, many and I mean many of the holes involve severe slope either left to right, or right to left - or severe uphill or downhill shots. It's hard enough to hit a fairway in golf, but when many tee shots fall off to the left or right, especially on the back nine, be prepared for your approach shots to be from the rough, and I mean "rough." - While this course HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS in terms of condition, especially the greens, which were VERY NICE, the fairways, rough and tee boxes still need a few years of improvement. Kudos to the new owners who are making great strides! But did I say improvement? Yes, plan on having to "improve" your lie in essentially everywhere your ball lands. I needed to improve my lie in almost every fairway and rough. The fairways were hard and not very plush. Again, I am NOT saying it wasn't a decent day on the golf course, but the fairways and tee boxes still need help. Conversely, the greens were beautiful - never a Flat putt though. Overall - this is a tough course in my opinion. Do not let the yardage fool you, this course is tough to score well on for the average golfer. It's the kind of course you'll need to play at least 4 or 5 times to "know" where to land your ball. I definitely recommend giving Harkers Hollow a try though - and then would like to see how your "review" compares to mine. Enjoy Your Round!
Worth checking out
After years of neglect, this course has really seen some major improvements since the management change. Serene landscape, great amenities, friendly and flexible staff, awesome snack shack at the 9th and grill/bar at the end. Though I didn't have a chance to check it out, they also have a huge pool for the family.
Definitely worth checking out. Beautiful course, forgiving but challenging course.
Marked improvements
First time playing since new owners took over. Many improvements, notably the greens and bunkers. Fairways are decent but tee boxes are still awful. It's obvious they are spending the time and money to improve this great layout. Will definitely be back!
No clue why this is so low rated
Great course especially for the price. Spent more to play at much worse places. Will be back!
Course getting better
Very well known country club when it was private. Course went through some hard times with ownership changes.
New owners are pumping money into the course and are beginning to bring it back to its former pristine condition. I have seen a drastic improvement since April.
Elevation changes make playing this course interesting. Greens have improved 300 percent. Worth the green fee to play
Much improved. Great potential.
I played this course 4 years ago under the prior ownership and it was in terrible shape. I was very impressed with the progress that has been made. The greens were in great shape and were fast and challenging. While I managed to avoid the sand, all bunkers have been restored and had plenty of sand. Fairways overall were good. There were some thin spots but very little weeds and recent over seeding looks to be well established. Tee box are still hit or miss but all appear to be getting attention. This course is challenging and has a very interesting layout, particularly on the back nine where the holes are working across the hillside. Leaves were being blown off the course in the day I played and the foliage was great. I look forward to seeing continued rejuvenation but there is no doubt current ownership is committed and on the right track.
Still seeing improving conditions
I play here from time to time and notice the course is continually improving. Most of the greens have grown in. The fairways are improving but with this time of year, the leaves still offer a challenge in locating your ball. The 19 hole is very nice to kick back a cold one and worth paying a visit.
Poor course conditions but I was told they were working hard to improve them.
Good value
First time playing Harkers Hollow after a recommendation from some buddies. Course was clean, somewhat tight. Clear work going on to improve the course currently. Well worth the $25
This course has a great layout. professional hole design.
Rough had a lot of crab grass. fairways and green were better than average. The course needs more tee options. Woman's tees are needed. Course is very difficult for women golfers.
No water
I've always liked this layout and love that a fair number of people walk. I walked today. It's August - really hot. Not an ounce of water on the course to drink (no beverage cart either). I'm super supportive of this course and the efforts they're making to restore it to its past glory, but not having a single water cooler in the middle of the summer is ridiculous. Shame......... shame........ shame.
It is what it is
Can't really complain when you pay $25 for 18 and a cart but the reasons behind the price are obvious. The cart paths are worse than the roads leading in and out of Mosul. Some greens are in pretty horrific condition.
The cart girl and halfway house staff were very friendly. Food and beverage options were good.
harkers hollow
played Saturday morning by myself!the place is getting better every year! great layout and condition was good greens were good sand traps very good! tee box need work and also the fairways but u can notice the effort! good deal!!!
Needs A lot of work!
I read several reviews about how this course is coming back. If this is coming back, I hate to see what it was like earlier. The course needs a lot of work. Tee boxes are horrible, not a decent patch of grass to hit from. Tons of clover all over the place. Greens weren't terrible, but many areas burned and cutting machine scalped. It doesn't cost anything to keep water in ball washers or have water coolers on the course. The biggest surprise was at least some sand in the traps, albeit 1/2 inch deep. Tons of work is needed.
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