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3.9
149 Reviews (149)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
19
Conditions
3.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.0
94.5%
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Layout
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Pace
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Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 6124 yards
Slope 122
Rating 70.5

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2019.

Water Gap Country Club has a dramatically hilly terrain that provides a unique and challenging round of golf. Since opening in the 1920s, the course has played host to a number of major tournaments. The links-style layout features lightning fast, undulating greens and seemingly receptive fairways that are fiercely guarded by mature trees. The elevation changes throughout the golf course guarantee that a flat lie will be hard to find and golfers will have to face several tricky blind shots. Water hazards come into play on five holes and there are also strategically placed bunkers to contend with. Water Gap is formidable test of your shot-making skills to say the least, but there are some birdie opportunities available. The signature hole is the par-3 fourth, which plays from an elevated tee to an elevated green.

Course Details

Year Built 1922
Golf Season March - November
Architect Robert White (1922)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.9
149 Reviews (149)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 14
Drinks 13
Patio Dining 11
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 27
Narrow Fairways 14
Forced Carries 10
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 22
Locals 14
Advanced Golfers 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22
Near Local Attractions 11
In the 'Burbs 8

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Something is going on

Fairways had more crabgrass then grass.
Greens were green and nice, but hard as rocks
Tee boxes in bad shape
Most ball washers didnt even have water.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Never Again

Burned out, can't tell the rough from the fairways, if the water doesn't come out of the sky they don't have any, I think.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Hot deal or bust

The biggest complaint about this course is how terrible the tee boxes are maintained. The greens are very good, the fairways are mediocre, and sometimes you can't tell where the fairways end and the rough begins. But I did enjoy the layout of the course. There are certainly a decent amount of challenges throughout, including some blind tee shots and some sloped fairways. There are usually good deals for this course, but if there are no hot deals then look elsewhere.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Finally got to play here.

Good old course but tee box and fairways need work. Greens are in great shape but alittle slow. I would play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Timeless

An old gem that still shines.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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

THANKS

IT WAS A GREAT VALUE,I THINK I WILL LOOK FOR ANOTHER DEAL

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

GOOD GREENS

FAIRWAYS and TRAPS could use some work, however very playable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Layout

Some interesting holes; challenging!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Old school

This course has been around for many years, has a feel of the 50's. but has some very interesting holes. not long, but you can get in big trouble if not hitting it straight. The cart paths are in very poor condition. The greens are super slow, need to be rolled and cut. But, I enjoyed the round, will be back when I can get another discount rate.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Nice Layout But Needs Lots of Work

Was in the area on vacation and had never played this course before. The layout was pretty nice with some elevated tees and greens and quite a few unique holes. Unfortunately, the conditions were pretty terrible. Many tees boxes were beat up with bare spots and weeds growing on them. We were told the fairways were just cut the day before, and yet on a majority of the holes, you couldn't tell the difference between the rough and the fairways. Greens were bumpy and slow and you could tell the type of grass on the greens was the issue. We played on a Saturday and one hole had a 4 group backup. While there is a lot of potential here, a big overall needs to be done before I would play here again. I would recommend trying to play any of the other courses in the area before coming here, which is a shame.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Bumpy ride

Cart paths need work and riding the rough was bumpy. The course was in good condition but if you missed the fairway finding your ball was difficult. Stater, cart girl and everyone I met was super friendly . Will come back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Greens not in great shape...

Perhaps it's just too early in the year. Looked like they had aerated recently and the greens were not in great shape.

The tee boxes are not in great shape either - but they've never been at Water Gap.

I only played here because I got the GolfNow deal... I would definitely not pay $40 to play this course right now... maybe in a couple of months.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

A Great course in its day

The course was built in 1922 and it is showing its age. It has an interesting layout and some very challenging holes. It is dated in many respects absent bent grass fairways and sporadic maintenance. In fairness, it is a very good golf value but the course is in need of some TLC.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Nice Course------But

Now I know the season is coming to an end, so I can understand lack of Staff presence. It took about 10 minutes just to check in for our tee time. I rang the bell on counter and still no one around. When we got out to the course I like the layout but leaves all over the place even the greens.(understandable). We stopped after the 10th hole for a quick hot dog and it took 45 min for them to prepare 7 hotdogs with mustard. Then at 4:30pm when we finished our round we unloaded our clubs, brought the carts back, and when we went to the clubhouse to return the keys the whole thing was shut down. Doors were locked, lights were out and no cars in the parking lot. At 4:30!!!!! Hopefully this was just because it is the end of the season because it seemed like it could be a nice course.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Diamond in the Woods

Delaware Country Club saluted our veterans with free greens fees on Veterans Day, so starting out they earned my respect. The course was in excellent shape even playing a day after a massive rain storm pushed thru.. The greens were clean and level but slightly slower than what I am used to, but once you adjusted for speed they rolled true. Fairways were free of leaves and well maintained. After my round the service in the bar was great. The bar tender was polite and food service quick and delicious. I recommend this course for all, the toughest two hole were the 13th and 14th.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome for $15

Can't beat it for the money,great staff cool music/outside bar

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

FALL Leaves

First time playing the course. Course was nice but a lot of tee boxes were closed so holes were shorter than normal. It's fall so there were a lot of leaves which means a lot of lost balls in bounds. I did see attendants working on removing the leaves from greens and fairways but this course has lots of trees so there were still plenty on the ground. Greens were recently aerated so some putts were redirected. I can't wait to play this course next spring. No food service on Mondays or Tuesdays.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sorry Shape

Greens had dead areas
Maintenance is lacking
Too many leave on Fairway
Could not find ball in the middle of the fairway.
Tee boxes closed, had to hit from ladies tee's.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

john

very nice course especially for price; beautiful location in Appalachian mountain range. course was not in the best shape and tee boxes were in bad shape, but an entertaining course and a great time

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Water Gap CC

The T-Boxes were a bit rough, some looked like they were not cut for a week. The course is very hilly not alot of flat lies. I booked on Golf Now for 23 dollars per person which is a definite bang for your buck. Friendly staff, nice greens. I would/will definitely go back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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