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.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by butko34 on 08/05/2026
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Photo submitted by butko34 on 08/05/2026
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Photo submitted by butko34 on 08/05/2026
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Photo submitted by Kim5789897 on 07/19/2026
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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
Golfer Reviews
I think the coarse was a challenge
very good coarse for learning like myself lot of obstical to prepare for before your shot river,trees, bunkers. Fairways were cut nice the greens were fair also a couple could use alittle of attention.the coarse was pretty easy to follow and of coarse the price was good also by going thru Golf Now which I think is very good
Needs Work
Got a great deal on fees. Arrived to be told that aeration was going on and 4 greens were inaccessible. Pro shop manager actually said he didn't know about it?? I guess it was a surprise!
Overall, a pretty easy course. Played from the tips, which I rarely do, and had no problems. Fairways were in very rough shape (had been aerated also), greens were fast but had some bare spots. Not a lot of green grass...but a lot of brown grass.
May give them a shot earlier in the season next year, to see if conditions have improved.
One positive, pace of play. Got through 18 in a little under 3 hours.
Great value for the money
$35 for 18 holes plus cart is an incredible deal; it used to be a private club and I can see that it was a great course back in the day.
First nine is simple with just going up and down the hill with par 4 and 5 courses; only hazard would be the water in the middle. So if you hit it straight then it's pretty easy; but watch out for the surprise down slope on the green on par 5.
Second nine is more interesting with turns and hills; it is challenging because of the curves and seemingly simple bunkers. If you are not on the fairway then it's also difficult with long grass.
I would definitely play again maybe 36 holes/2 rounds and lunch in-between. The staff is friendly, the course is pretty wide open and slower pace is definitely a plus.
Not well maintained but good for the money if you are just looking to practice your game.
Got to play as a single which allowed me to practice my game and hit multiple shots on each hole. Also was able to play all 18 holes in 2 1/2 hours.
much improved since my last visit, still needs work though
I've seen a lot of rough reviews on this course, and they're certainly not unjustified. I played at the course about a month ago and the fairways were completely yellow with missing patches throughout, and the greens were pretty lousy too. This time all the fairways were at least green, there were still quite a few patches, and the greens still aren't in what I'd consider to be good condition, but they weren't as bad as last time. There are some signs of improvement, and for only paying $10 for 18 holes, it was well worth it.
For beginners a great value at $15
Nice layout. This course is way past its prime. Mostly weeds on fairways. Nice greens where there are no brown spots. A nice value for the non serious golfer
Needs some TLC
Course was in terrible shape. Fairways were brown and appear to not be watered. Greens were really in bad shape on most holes. Nice layout in a good setting but really needs some work.
Needs some attention, but worth a play
The course obviously needs some attention, fairways a bit burnt, and greens shaggy. But for $20 including cart certainly worth play. Pretty empty too.
Save your money- - do not play here
I paid $15 to play here.
Im not very picky at all when it comes to where I play, but this was almost unplayable. The fairways were burned, dead and brown. The greens were not much better. Almost every green was 15-25% dead, some had greens it was upwards of 50-75%. The sand was almost cement. It bothered me I spent $15 to play - - i feel sorry for anyone that paid more than that.
Burnt fairways and greens
Not worth $5. Almost every green is lacking in maintenance. They were burnt and had handfuls of of bare spots on almost every green. Fairways were also lacking. Was very disappointed. I'd recommend playing somewhere else. I'm not a very picky golfer when it comes to courses but for 20-30 dollars your are better off playing elsewhere. Very thankful I got a discount on the course through Golf Now and didn't pay the full price to golf here. This course used to be a very nice course to play that was in excellent condition. It needs ALOT OF WORK!
The history of the course is interesting and worth visiting.
Many of the greens are in terrible shape. The course has only a snack stand (hot dogs and snacks) on Mondays and Tuesdays. To their credit, I did see a small staff doing some gardening, but as a whole, it really needs some major attention. It can really be a goldmine with a lot of TLC.
I booked this and got a very good deal. There was an imminent storm and I decided to get there just over an hour early. The man in the golf shop did not want to let us out early, citing that they didn't make any money on this deal and "it just isn't right". I then told him "OK, we can go out to get something to eat and come back". He didn't say anything, so I asked him what he would like us to do. He assigned me a cart and let us go out, but I sensed a sour attitude. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate going out early and getting in all 18 holes, but they have the right not to agree to these deals. I am the customer and service with a smile brings back business more often (even at higher prices).
Greens need attention otherwise very nice
To my understanding this course was closed for several years and was just recently purchased by the owner of Apple Mountain CC so give it time for the course conditions to improve. The fairways are in decent shape but the greens desire some attention though great course back in the day and given some time it will be again
Getting better
The course has come a long way for being shut down for 2 years. The greens still have a ways to go, but they are going to be good with the right care.
A Beauty in the Mountains
Although the greens can use a little work, this course has a beautiful layout. Fairways were in exceptionally good shape. The greens have some patches that need to be fixed, and some tee boxes can use some work. Overall though, this was a great experience. My experience there may have been enhanced by how well I played too, but I would certainly recommend this course to others. Definitely worth a round.
Course needs work.
Fairways and tee boxes were not bad considering the amount of rain over the past week. However, greens were unplayable with speeds that were extremely slow and a lot of bare patches causing ball to hop with no idea of direction after that. Will definitely not return this year, but will give it another chance next year in hopes of better conditions.
Great place and price. Is coming back.
Mixed foursome of varied skill levels enjoyed a great day on this course
This course has great views
Pace was very good and course was in good shape, but greens need some work.
The greens are trashed and unputtable
Fun layout, with great care and remediation, the course could be GREAT; but, it is not. The greens are truly unputtable. Use your 100 ft putting stroke for a 12 footer.
I would say the fairways were reasonable. The tee boxes are not kept up, and the greens are simply the worst I have ever encountered on any course.
Nice course but needs TLC.
Nice course layout, picturesque setting on a mountainside, but it is unkept. Fairways need mowing and greens are in bad shape. Course needs TLC.
Couldnt agree more. Wish i saw this before i booked. It was an incredible disappointment. The fact that the club is charging $29 is absurd. If i paid full price i would have went back and demanded they return my money after the first or 2nd hole.