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3.8
695 Reviews (695)
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1 Stars
72
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
87.6%
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557 out of 695 reviews
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3.9
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Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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4.0
44 Reviews (44)
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Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.6%
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39 out of 44 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
695 Reviews (695)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Father's Day Round

Thought the course was in good shape with all the. rain we have been having. Nice wide open fairways . Need to get ride of some of the clover. I would definitely go back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

a great layout

new owners are doing a good job in spite of all rain

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Harkers Hollow

It’s a challenging course and it’s up keep keeps getting better.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor grouping

Greens were not good. Sloppy drainage that could have been managed better. Multiple twosomes put behind us and then telling us to hurry up.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Wet and slow

Overall for what I spent it wasn't a bad round, the pace of play was very frustrating and the course was very wet and muddy.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Majority of the staff extremely unaccommodating

Had a tee time today at 840. Was ten minutes late due to hitting traffic from a car accident. Once arrived, Jason told me to head on out on hole 2 with my buddies. Asked him once I finished the 18th hole I could wrap back to play hole one, he said we will see with negative attitude. It's truly sad to see the "golf pro" treat a member of the course like that. The course is still in terrible condition with the fairways patchy and greens just as bad. The sand traps are all hard as a rock (with some not even having sand in them) except a few. The pace of play is terrible due to the fact they book tee times in very short intervals of each other. They also have people walking at all times of the day slowing up every one. I can't imagine this course being nothing more than for beginners. The flooding on the front 9 is atrocious as well...especially by hole 8/9

Theres only a select few staff at the course that are actually nice. The higher up the employees are ranked, the worse they get. Never treat your members with disrespect. I truly wish I didn't pay a dime of my money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/31/2021

After seeing the course improve over the years, I have seen only positive things happening. Please feel free to delete the above review as it's not needed.

The course conditions have pretty much made a 180. The greens are quick, the bunkers have sand, the fairways are smooth. It's a challenging course to play, but it's fun nonetheless.

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Private quality layout, good value, friendly staff

What an amazing round today. It rained non stop for the past two days, so I knew I had to go to HH because the drainage at this place is unreal. Many other courses in the area would be unplayable today, but I didn’t have to move a single ball because of puddles/moisture at HH. The staff is great. Thank you to John at the front desk for the friendly service.

Side note about the layout: the course is long and fair. None of the holes seem out of place or as if they shouldn’t be there. Used to be a private course before 07-08, can only imagine what it would look like with that kind of investment. As I mentioned above though, I had absolutely zero complaints on the condition of the course, especially compared to other similar price courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Greens

First time playing here this year after its sale. They are trying to bring this course back to what or used to be. We had a short first delay but we were they only early tee time so that wasn't a problem. The greens were in very good shape for this time of the year and the amount of rain we've had. The fairways still need a lot of help but they will get there eventually. They were cut tight but still need time to grow in, hopefully next year.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 278
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 25 Contributor
New York Advisor
Previously Played
Used cart

A for Effort

Great improvement over the last few years. It is certainly trending in the right direction. Greens were good and there was sand in the bunkers. Fairways and tees still need some work (maybe because of the weather). So you play lift, clean and place. Played in 3 hrs and at $29 to ride, definitely worth the trip. The layout is terrific. An old school Robert White course with tees near the green. Really looking forward to all he upgrades.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Getting better

Course condition has improved under new ownership.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Mr7wood

The course is a par 70 but the whites are over 6200 yards. Many of the holes are long and it is very difficult to get on in regulation. Bring your big stick and hope the wind is in your back. Many holes are uphill.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Harkers Hollow

Course is much improved since spring. New owners are working hard to bring it back to what it can be. Greens recently aerated and fairways reserved. Course was busy, but not over crowded. We played in 3hrs 15 minutes.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

In Transition

I have played this course in the past. Now under new ownership, they are trying to revive it. New sand, fairways aerated, etc. I hope they succeed. It's a good layout but playing extremely long and difficult with the fairways aerated and high rough. Balls get lost a few feet off the fairway, The greens are ok for the most part. It's a good price but playing very difficult,

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hacker's Hollow

Decided to give this a try after reading the reviews. What a mistake that was! So bad that 2 of our foursome quit after 11 holes. We were left wondering, after hearing about all the improvements made; how bad could it have been? Crabgrass fairways, hard pan mixed in, burnt out greens, just horrible. No clue what other reviewers are thinking writing good reports on this place. This is a place for beginners to learn the game, nothing more.

Can't see ever coming back here.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 09/01/2018

We are sorry about your experience. As they comments indicate we have we made great strides this season with much work to be done. We are currently aerating and seeding fairways as part of our renovation. Please come back like so many and see the progress. Please feel free to reach out to us so harkershollow1929@yahoo.com

Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Colorado Advisor
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Layout - Just Needs Some TLC!

Really enjoyed the layout of this course, although the front 9 might seem redundant, the back 9 was awesome with 2 side-slope holes 14 and 15 good challenges. The course conditions were pretty rough, with the fairway mostly crab grass and the rough high so even if in the first cut, tough to find your ball. Greens had some winter kill or other issues. I just think with a little TLC and investment in landscaping, this could be a 4-star course. I would probably opt for Fairway Valley in Washington as it is similar, but better price and conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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