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3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6665 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.8

There are three nines at Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort: the Red, the White, and the Blue. For practice, there is also a nine-hole par-3 course. 24 of the 27 championship holes share a unique location on an island in the middle of the Delaware River. Long ago, the odd little island was formed when one of the last glaciers melted. The holes are played in three different 18-hole combinations. The White/Blue Course features well manicured fairways and gently undulating greens. There are strategically placed bunkers along the greensides as well as thick patches of rough. On almost every hole, golfers can enjoy stunning views of the nearby Poconos Mountains. The beautiful setting and interesting design of all the golf courses have made Shawnee one of the Pennsylvania's finest destinations.

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Course Details

Year Built 1911
Fairways Bent/Rye Grass
Greens Bent/Poa Annua Grass
Golf Season April - November
Architect A. W. Tillinghast (1911) William Diddel (1963)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes, members only
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.1
177 Reviews (177)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 27
Bunkers 21
Undulating Greens 20
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 30
Playing Multiple Courses 23
Advanced Golfers 20
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 31
At a Resort 27
Near Local Attractions 10

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4.0
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Previously Played

One of top courses in area

Wide open course very flat.

Fairways were excellent.

Greens are very large but challenging pin placements with elevation changes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

good overall course

started at 515 did not interact with any workers no food on the course no drinks and we were asked to leave in daylight two holes to go in around because they were going to close one of the gates on the bridges

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Unusually flat for a Mountain Course

The staff was very friendly. The course was in good shape especially considering a rough winter. Green were tricky but a bit on the slower side. Overall the course was in good shape with no bacvkups, quick pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Day for 18

We played Sunday afternoon. Got out right on time on Red. Had a quick snack at the turn to Blue. The pace was good. No waiting around. Greens were true but still a little bumpy from the airing. Fairways were cut and in good condition.
Would recommend this course to anyone!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Cramped course

This was my first time playing Shawnee and for as large as the facility is, the course seems very cramped. All the holes are ontop of one another and that made it difficult to see where you were going at times. The pace of play was to be expected with as busy as it was. If this were an 18 hole course, it would be incredible because of the views and terrain. However, with 27, it is just Eh.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

PICTURESQE with interesting holes

Fairly forgiving. Only a few holes with good difficulty. Greens were just aerated but rolled and cut smooth. Didn't change the putting much at all. Sand a bit uneven and inconsistent: some fluffy, some hard. The course is well trapped around the greens but not as big a factor as you might think. Fairways coming in very nice and a fair amount of water that you definitely need course knowledge for. There's 27 holes and a great place to golf. Hardly ever a wait: easy four hour round. Scenery beautiful! Eagles, bears, Delaware river, mountains.
Will play often.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shawnee inn perfection

Course was well maintained during the winter and in excellent condition on 4-27-15. All staff members were really friendly. From the grounds keeper, the halfway house attendent, even the young gentleman mowing. I highly recommend everyone to come here at least once. Definitely will be returning here myself. Keep up the excellent work Shawnee!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course was great, I was not!

The course was in great shape for just being opened. There was a frost delay, but I still finished the round in 4 hours of my normal time. It was a great day of golf. Just wish I scored better. I will be back again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rambo 44

Since it just opened the conditios were a little rough. I think it will improve later in the seAson.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

This course is always in outstanding condition with beautiful scenery along the Delaware River. Such a great golf location. The course is very friendly as well, the staff are all wonderful! Additionally this past round they did a shotgun start to avoid frost delays, this was a brilliant management decision which should be shared with other courses in the area. We had a smooth round with very little to no wait time. So well organized, very impressive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great November Golf

Temps. ~60 degrees, Overcast & no wind to speak of.Considering this is a public course & It's now November the Greens were in excellent shape & rolled true.Staff was still very active keeping leaves off of greens, very important this time of year , who wants to hit to a leaf cover green.,,Staff very friendly & helpful.Played red 9 to White 9 in 3 hours. 40 min. for $25-, really cant beat that combo.If it wasn't raining today I'd be back now rather than writing this review!!definitely be back,,nice place to golf,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

island golf

you have to love a golf course that takes you out on to an island in the river. just the uniqueness of that is enough to get you to go play here. course is in incredible playing condition for early november. a lot of history at this place too, with the early pros playing here and celebrities like jackie gleason and his fellow entertainers from that era..cant beat the deal i got from golfnow.com!..looking forward to playing here again and again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great "Old School" golf course

Course was in excellent condition. Staff extremely friendly. This is a gem, go and enjoy this course. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful Classic Old Course

A flat island in the middle of the Delaware River, surrounded by mountains (all things being relative for the area!). A classic old resort with pictures of Walter Hagen, Jackie Gleason, and others in the clubhouse. 100 foot tall trees separate the fairways instead of waste areas or woods, so you can almost always find your ball on errant tee shots. $30 + tax on a Monday a fantastic deal. A very enjoyable round.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Shawnee Inn and Resort

The course was in great shape. There was activity seen throughout the course, mowing, spraying, and general upkeep, necessary for good course conditions.The staff was extremely helpful in keeping our round moving. Switched us from blue to red to blue to white because of us being a twosome and playing our first nine in 1.5 hours. Greens were soft and receptive and putted true. Would definitely go back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Greens, fairways, tees were in very good condition

The course overall was in very good condition especially given that we haven't had much rain this year. I would have rated excellent but the mounds and undulations of the red course greens made many putts just impossible - well beyond reasonable slope on the greens. It was a little buggy with gnats. Other than that, the course was in very good shape. I'd still recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

played on a great day in august

Played on a great day in august sunny and mid 70s. Warned by golf now of aeration and the blue course closed, played white no aeration, and red that was just aerated but nicely top dressed Despite one course closed not crowded for such a nice day. I also enjoyed the brewpub nextdoor for a beer and dinner afterwards

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A classic

Played the Blue/red routing. Spectacular Tillinghast design...great conditions, memorable par 3's(2 across the river)challenging green complexes...Can't wait to go back. Beautiful, old time resort with plenty to do for vacationers. Do yourself a favor and go there!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good round

Friendly and helpful staff. ...excellant conditions, greens were very fast. The course is not easy, you pay for bad shots! Hit it straight and you will have a good round. It was a very enjoyable round and Golfnow got us a fantastic rate. I will certainly play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Wonderful eastern PA course

After the Monday storm checked golfnow Tuesday morning and found a great rate for Shawnee.
Took a nice drive to the golf course and enjoyed
Playing white and blue.
Both courses were in great shape and other than getting wet on hole two white my wife and I pressed on to an enjoyable round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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