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Harkers Hollow Golf Club
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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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Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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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
Tiny greens and in disrepair
Course could be ok if the doubled the size of all the greens and totally rebuilt them as the elevation changes make it an interesting layout. However the greens are totally destroyed (25% of any given green is just dirt and the rest is spotty at best) and the fairways aren't much better. When I went they also hadn't cleared out the falling leaves so you spent 5 minutes looking for your ball even if it was in the middle of the fairway as the leaves hide everything. Course needs a LOT of work. The turf range is the one big plus
wonderful views especially on the back nine
I remember driving by this course years ago when it was private and marveling its pristine condition. Now after bankruptcy and becoming a public course it is only a shell of its previous shape. Nothing to recommend other than its inexpensive and the views are wonderful.
Greens were in bad condition and crab grass has overtaken the rough.
Great potential and terrific layout! I was disapointed in the conditions of the fairway, tees and greens; it requires a great deal of repair TLC!
Horrible cow pasture
Poorly conditioned...poor greens,... diseased...denuding tee areas and boxes....no water on the course for drinking....sand bunkers more like a macadam base with a thin sand cover..listed Pro...Dachisen... retired...and no information on the present pro...... never again, and I mean never!
Wait till next year
I enjoy playing older courses. However, I am aware that HH had been experiencing difficult economic times. This year it is under new ownership. Golfers can see that efforts are being made to restore the course to it's former conditions. Yet, this may take another year. I will not return until 2013.
Garbage
This course is Garbage, pure and utter garbage. Feels like your hitting a ball in someone's unkempt backyard. Crabgrass, crabgrass, and more crabgrass. Two thumbs down to the staff and greens-keeper. The only redeeming quality was the food at the bar.
Certainly NOT the best 18 holes of golf ever played !
We booked a time thru Golf Now based on having played this course during our very mild winter. At the time the course was being "worked on" for the upcoming golf season. Well, hopefully they close the course now and work on it for next year. Every green had (what the asst. pro told us) a fungus growing on it. Many fairways and sand traps without fungus issues also need attention. The course layout is very interesting with many challenging shots. You would probably use all the clubs in your bag at some point. It has great possibilities and I, for one, would like to see someone repair this course to make it enjoyable to play. We booked for $39 (inexpensive) and when we got to the course, they only charges us $29. Thanks ! Still cannot recommend.
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