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3.8
600 Reviews (600)
5 Stars
111
4 Stars
250
3 Stars
111
2 Stars
63
1 Stars
65
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
87.8%
Recommend this course
474 out of 600 reviews
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4.0
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.6
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
96.3%
Recommend this course
26 out of 27 reviews
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3.9
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
89.7%
Recommend this course
61 out of 68 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6551 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.7

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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Course Details

Year Built 1929
Golf Season Year round. Weather permitting.
Architect Robert White (1929)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Major credit cards welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Reviews

3.8
600 Reviews (600)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 24
Thick Rough 12
Bunkers 8
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 18
Locals 18
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 13
Worth the Drive 7

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Commented on 10/11/2023

Hi, We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing our course.

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Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Good
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Friendliness Excellent
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Rough

I'm 19 years old and I decided to play Harkers as a single and when I got there I was paired up with another single. I didn't think there was any problem until they loaded my bag on to his cart and I was told I had to share 1 cart with him. The newer golf standards at MOST courses give single players their own carts I thought this was interesting. At the end of the day I didn't have a problem with this it just bothered me a little bit. Also the course shape was not great the tee boxes are horrible and the cart path isn't even ridable.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 08/21/2023

I apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will strive to improve the golf cart arrangement as well as the condition of the tee boxes and cart path at our course. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

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cartpaths very rough needs work

fun course if only the cart paths were not so rough

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/09/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback on the roughness of the cart paths and apologize for any inconvenience caused. We hope you still had an enjoyable experience overall.

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Skill Advanced
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2.0
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First Time Playing
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Used cart

Harkers Hollow (Needs Work)

I heard mixed reviews about this course but wanted to evaluate myself. Firstly, the cart path is absolutely terrible. I don't believe the new owners have ever worked on this as part of their revitalization program. Tee boxes were very poor for the most part. Fairways were good and the course layout is challenging. I'm sure this course looked much better years ago as a private country club. I wish the owners well on returning it to the original beauty it once was while building a regular following. The restaurant was very good as was the service.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/08/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any negative experiences you may have had with the cart path and tee boxes. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the restaurant and service, and we are committed to improving the course to bring back its original beauty. We hope to see you again soon.

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Excellent and challenging

Excellent golf course challenging holes in great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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