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3.9
687 Reviews (687)
5 Stars
135
4 Stars
288
3 Stars
127
2 Stars
66
1 Stars
71
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
89.8%
Recommend this course
551 out of 687 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.4
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.7
77.8%
Recommend this course
7 out of 9 reviews
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4.0
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.9%
Recommend this course
39 out of 42 reviews
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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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3.9
687 Reviews (687)
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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

course condition much improved from last year. best value in the lehigh valley after 3 pm

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Poetntial

Lots of work still needs to be done, but you can see the potential is there.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gone Downhill Never to Return

The 'rough' was more like a cow pasture, the fairways were rough at best, the greens slow and scarred, and zero amenities of any kind. Even ball washers were non-operational and hole makers virtually invisible. This course should not even be an option on GolfNow.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

No Maintance

rough hasn't been mowed for some time if the ball bounces out of the fairway it is in 10 inches of grass, lost many. hydraulic oil striped on greens, what a mess. don't go there!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Used to be a nice course

The rough was so bad you could lose your ball in the 1st cut off the fairway. If you're going to play there, use GolfNow as it is not worth the $49 they want to charge you.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in need of mowing more than anything else

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Waiting for some TLC

The course is in the process of being sold so the grass was a little bit long but the course layout and staff were very friendly. The course could be the very nice once it's sold and the new owners do the upkeep on the course better. The clubhouse and pool , all the amenities looked very nice I'm sure the course is a gem waiting for the right owner.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Awful!

*This course was recently sold.* I preface this because it seems the owners didn't spend a dime on this course all year knowing that.

The carts are antique's, the pro shop is bare, no water or towels for the ball washers, tee boxes are rough, tee yardage markers on ground are over grown, sand traps have no sand and are weed traps, fairway are non existent, rough's are overgrown, greens are diseased and have hydraulic fluid on 1/2 of them.

This is one of those course's that they should pay you to play.

Well hit balls are lost in the overgrown fairways and roughs, greens are bumpy and super slow, carpaths are unmaintained and poorly marked, they're no yard markers for 100-150-200 yards that are visible.

Overall I recommend staying away from this course until it has been properly maintained by the new owners.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horribly maintained

This course was awful. There were basically no fairways and the grass all around was incredibly high. We'll hit balls were lost and sand traps were foot-tall grass traps.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Harkers Hollow Disaster

This course hasn't been maintained in months. Bare spots on the greens, the fairways and rough were too long. When the grass was cut, the clippings were not picked up. More than $5 for greens fee is high.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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