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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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
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.
nice layout, nice improvements
Nice course layout, worth the money on GolfNow
Course condition has improved greatly and is getting the attention from new ownership it deserves.
Enjoyed the Course
My wife is just beginning to golf and I took her here hoping to enjoy an easy paced round. We had a great time and will definitely return to this course frequently. Woman at pro shop was extremely friendly and accommodating. The only reason for the average rating on the course conditions was because they are currently working on improving the course. The holes that are complete were great. Thank you Harker's Hollow!
Harkers Comeback
I've played this course a few times this year and each time something else has been done to bring the course back to a more playable state. The new owners seem to be trying to bring the course back and while it is obvious this won't happen overnight, they are taking steps forward. The hard pan and stone bunkers that were overgrown with weeds have been filled with sand.
The greens still have minor bare spots and the fairways are a work in progress, but they are suitable to get in a quick round (or some practice) at a not to expensive an price.
Great Bang for Your Buck
Four of us played on a Saturday morning for only $39 w/cart. I wasn't sure what to expect since the course had been neglected by the previous owners.
I have to say, I was extremely surprised how well the course was being kept. Overall, its a beautiful course with great views. Most of the greens were in good shape. The fairways were a bit hard and some of the bunkers needed sand. If the owners continue to invest their time and money, I can see this course being brought back to its original grandeur.
This course is a diamond in the rough and will soon be a course that will be recognized as a must play.
I plan to play this course again.
A Work In Progress
With new owners, they are working hard to bring the course standards up. The fairways are hard due to the patchwork irrigation system they inherited. On the plus side, that means your ball rolls a LONG way.
I last played here a few years ago, and you could tell the course conditions were heading downhill. They are not great yet, but I was most impressed with how committed everyone was to improving the golf experience. All of the staff were friendly, and enjoyed telling the story about the direction they were headed.
Being a Monday, our round was under 4 hours.
Actually, the course was in no worse shape than some of the munis I have played on. As long as you are prepared for a less than perfect course, you will not be disappointed. It is indeed a work in progress.
Getting better every time
I have played this course the last three years and it's getting better every time I play there. Some the greens need a little more work and there were one or two bunkers that needed sand but overall, the course was in good condition. The new ownership is doing a good job getting the course back in good condition.
course condition much improved from last year. best value in the lehigh valley after 3 pm
Much Improved
Course is in much better condition.. it’s getting there. Staff was great, and you can tell that they care about revitalizing the course/club. Will definitely be going back soon!
New owners efforts are paying off
Have golfed at this course 3 times so far this year and the experience is getting better each time. Owners and staff are doing a great job with turning this course around. Not an easy task, their efforts are paying off. My wife and I enjoy playing this course, followed with excellent food and drinks.
Progress
There's still a ways to go but the new ownership is showing a commitment to restoring this course back to the way it should be. They've cleaned up all the debris, replaced the sand in the bunkers and are keeping up with the mowing. The greens are currently hairy and slow but they're filling in. Hopefully the plan will be to cut them shorter when they've matured.
It's great to see a quality layout being brought back.
I love this cource
This course lost a lot in the last 2 years. but the new owners are getting the course back to the it should be
A work in progress
Wow, they have done a lot of work since taking over last November. The layout is good. It has the potential of being a great place to play golf. We'll go back to monitor the progress.
WIP
The course is improving. The new owners appear to want to develop quality product. Sand been added to a number of the bunkers. There is a lot of work going on which is a good sign. It will be interesting to see what this work in progress becomes.
Getting better
I went to play course for first time since it's under ownership. I wanted see what they have done in their short time taking over. The greens were playable contrary an earlier post I reviewed. A majority the tee boxes were still weeds which will addressed as go forward. Fairways in decent shape. Overall pretty good experience. They seem to have come quite a ways since i last played here during the time that Apple Mountain ownership managed this facility. Worth the play. Looking forward see how they continue improve.
It’s a shame what has become of a once beautiful country club
Booked a tee time on Golf Now for $25. At best this course is a place to practice hitting shots without the thought of keeping score. The tee boxes are covered in dandelions and weeds as are the fairways. The rough is insanely horrible. Make sure to play junk golf balls because you will lose several. The greens were recently aerated, and almost all had major burn out spots. Keep in mind the greens have not been aerated on this golf course in over five years. There has been a serious lack of maintenance due to the turmoil of the sale of this facility.
The one female staff member at the front desk, was very accommodating and was forthright and discussion about the conditions of the course. She did not hide anything or state any miss truths.
The course will hopefully come back and be what it was once one , when it was a private club. But they do have a long way and a long road ahead of them yet. There are basic things that every golf course should have ,and this course is lacking many of that. There was not a single cube of ice to be found anywhere on the golf course. I’m sorry, but that is just deplorable!
We spoke to the girl at the halfway house and all she basically had was two choices of beer and crackers and snacks. And there she had no ice either. I doubt she made any money at all considering her inventory and lack of persons, playing the golf course. This course should be limiting its play until they get their act together and turn it back into a golf course. You can see there is some definite character to this golf course and some challenging holes. Hopefully by this time next year that will reclaim it’s glory
Harkers
Course closed last year and just reopened. Rough had been cut, but still a little high. Greens have addressed and are getting better. Some traps have fresh sand and hopefully everything can continue to improve.
Poetntial
Lots of work still needs to be done, but you can see the potential is there.
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