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3.9
653 Reviews (653)
5 Stars
150
4 Stars
292
3 Stars
130
2 Stars
44
1 Stars
37
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
82.0%
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519 out of 653 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.9%
Recommend this course
17 out of 23 reviews
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4.1
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.7%
Recommend this course
72 out of 84 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6122 yards
Slope 121
Rating 69.9

The Club at Shannondell, formerly known as George Washington Golf Course, has been ranked by Golf Digest as one of the "25 Best Golf Courses in Pennsylvania" and it's also on their list of "Best Places to Play." From the back tees, the course is just over 6,100 yards. Put away your driver because there won't be many chances to grip it and rip it on this course. It's a seemingly mild layout with wide, gently rolling fairways that appear forgiving, but the strategically placed hazards along the pitched greens demand well placed shots. The cut of the rough is also higher and there are several doglegs, placing even further emphasis on accuracy. Proper club selection is also very important on this golf course. The Club at Shannondell is a fun but fair test for players of all skill levels.

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Course Details

Year Built 1965
Fairways Rye grass
Greens Rye grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Reviews

3.9
653 Reviews (653)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Dinner 9
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 17
Bunkers 15
Water Hazards 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Walkers 19
Beginners 13
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 28
Convenient to the City 12
Worth the Drive 12

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Avoid

Terrible round. Took 5 hours and 45 minutes.

They send groups off 8 minutes apart with no ranger. Pace of play was horrendous.

I will never play this course again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Shannondell Mondays

The course fairways and greens were in very good condition, especially surprising with the dry weather here. Some Pat 3’s play long for me but definitely a great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Nice time with friendly Staff

Last minute round. Excellent facilities. Fairways and greens very nice. Tight course. Lots of doglegs. Would play again. Staff is so nice as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Not worth it

Course conditions and players it attracts are bad, especially fir the $50 price tag. I just wanted to try a new course, but every hole is 90 a degree dogleg, the rough is not grass, and the tee boxes are destroyed. Jeffersonville, like 2 miles away is often cheaper and 1000 times nicer. Follow my advice and avoid this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/19/2023

Hater....you know none of what you wrote is true, except for the part that Jeffersonville is a great course. Shannondell is a local gem. The greens and fairways are always in excellent shape, and I can't think of one tee box that is in poor, or even bad shape. The course is a tremendous value for the fees and if you can't deal with doglegs, don't play golf in Pennsylvania! $50 on the weekend to walk before twilight is cheap, nowhere else do they let you walk before 3pm on the weekend, and tag you for $75+ for cart fees. You don't like the course, don't come back, I'll take your tee time...

Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too many doglegs and not long enough.

The fairways were way too narrow. Too many trees. Make a mistake and not hit a fairway and you’re in the thick stuff. 75% of the holes are doglegs, so no driver off the tee. We must’ve used driver twice throughout the entire round. Beautiful course, but not user-friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course but horrible pace

Greens are very good. If you struggle with accuracy, then it may be frustrating. Room for error is very minimal (too many holes between trees)
Pace may be very slow if the crew in front is just spending more time looking for their balls)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good public course - need a hard hat

Course was nice, grass a bit long. Tough to find balls witching reach of the fairway and greens. Course is a bit tough to follow. Tough to find the next hole with layouts and signs. Most concerning, I was almost hit 2x by players on other holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 79
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Long day.

Yesterday was the longest wait time I experienced this year. The pace of play was turtle like. I could not develop any rhythm or continuity. The condition of the greens and fairways was very good. Two of my foursome left early due the the slow pace. Kudos to Dave for getting the courses tipped top shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 79
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 79
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor

Golf ambassador doing his job.

I had a pleasant experience playing golf at your course yesterday . The staff was helpful by asking how my round was going and I said that the group in front of me was moving slowly due to their inexperience was evident. He said he would ask them to let us play through, which he did and my group was able to develop a much better pace and rhythm. I like to thank Chuck the afternoon golf ambassador for his assistance thereby making our day so much enjoyable. Also, the new sand in the bunkers are great and the greens were running true.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 79
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Good day

Professional staff. Green were fast and true. Enjoyed the round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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