Bunchofstiffs

Well, here we go...played with 3 cool 30ish chaps, who each had there own shining moment in their 1st time playing this fun course. They were amazed in the fact that the course conditions were perfect despite 4" of rain on the day before, and the carts were free to go wherever which shows how well this course drains. I was their guide and helped advise on greens and how to play the tough holes which they much appreciated. Unfortunately they had a few too many beers by the back nine and it affected there overall scores as they lost several balls. Anyway, I overheard them say that they would be coming back as they were really impressed with the quality this course offers. One final note, some bunch of stiffs playing on other holes repeatedly sliced balls so far off and DID NOT YELL FORE which led to one of our guys and my cart getting struck. Danger Zone resolved, as the culprits provided some beers as an apology which our foursome gladly accepted.

What else to say that I haven't before...one of the best/hardest courses around...I am playing there again TODAY!

I have written other reviews but I'll just be brief... the course is in great shape , and a blast to play... you better hit the ball good and straight in order to score as it is very challenging and requires several plays before you finally figure out where to spot the ball and how the greens roll but you're in for a treat cuz this is a great Golf Course

Great day to play this tricky course. Front nine is a bear and you must be straight. 9th hole is one of the toughest around, especially from back tees (617) yards and requires 3 perfect shots just to get on the green. Then this small green will give average golfer a sure 3 or 4 putt. I played good shots and made a 7...the couple I joined up with decked in their holiday garb had a 9 and 16 respectively. Other than that whole course is a joy. Give it a shot, but play conservative to lower your score.

This is my favorite year round course..It always is in super shape and a joy to play. Unfortunately for me the 3 some I was to be paired with stayed away due to hot weather, so I went out alone. There were just hackers abound. Seriously, people who were hacking giving lessons to hackers worse than them. Many so bad that they did not even play out the holes as they had too many shots, lost balls, etc. There were just 3 groups in front of me, none of which broke 140 if they even kept score. I ended up back tracking 5 holes and playing them again as the group that followed me out were 7 holes behind me...I still caught up to the hacks in front of me by #17. It still took 45 mintes to play the last 2 holes as it was let's take photos time? This was a fluke, as I guess my bad luck. Still managed a 81 despite the hacks and heat.

Wonderful shot makers course which I found really fun to play. You beginners and hacks will lose all your balls as course is tight and trouble abound. Greens putt well and in good shape. Staff wonderful, and bathroom is the CLEANEST ON THE PLANET!! Try it out and good luck.

All is wonderful as usual at this high profile, challenging golf course. My only gripe this time was that by hole 4 there was a few claps of thunder. Then we played on and then they blew the evacuate the course horn by hole 11, for 1 bolt of lightning. After a 45 minute delay, and maybe 2 minor rumbles of thunder, we were allowed to return and finish, but 2 old coots and their fat wives played like snails the rest of the way, holding up the course to the point we were screaming for them to MOVE IT. Seriously, these people took 15 minutes to putt out a hole and they were all shooting about 150 for the round. Please, deadbeats , take your wives to Willow Hollow where all hacks belong. The holes their are short and you can break 120 there.

As I have said before, beautiful little course, challenging greens and ya better hit the fairways. Year round this is THE BEST kept coursr in the area. Nice people too.

About 1/3 of the course is really cool , and worth the trip. The rest of course I found pretty easy and wude open. This course will improve your scores if you hit the ball straight.

Great course..playing there again tomorrow.'nuff said?

As I have said before, everything here is great, except most players are hacks (least when I was there)...course is a challenge and beautiful layout except the pace of play is way too slow. Why do duffers have to take 3 practice swings and take 15 minutes to putt for their 8's and 9's?

Course is very tough for average golfer. Course is very scenic and beautiful. YOU BETTER BE AN OUTSTANDING PUTTER AND READ GREENS as they are tricky. I had a 16 inch putt for a birdie, just slightly above the hole...touched it lightly, it just edged hole and rolled 20 feet past. Ugh, and I am a very skilled putter....pace of play good, staff excellent. Try it, you might fall in love like I did.

I don't care how good you THINK you are, come play this classic beautiful golf course for a real challenge. Par 3's are diabolical and not a course in the state has any total tougher, even from the white tees. The average player has no hope from the blue tees. They are all gems. Most par 4's and 5's are going to make you play good drives to have a good score. Greens are pretty quick and require good putting as all have slopes to be reckened with. This is a BEAUTIFUL course to play for the average to great player. Heck, Pro events used to be played here. Beginners GET LOST, as you will stink up the joint. I love this course.

Not a very difficult layout, but the greens are just too good to be true.All greens, and areas around the greens including sand traps and fringe are A+++.....some are a little tricky, but putt oh so true. Holes are mostly easily reached even from the back tees as long as you keep it in play. No really memorable holes, but the GREENS WILL BRING YOU BACK!!...Only real gripe is you better have someone map out the course for you as I found myself riding around in neighborhoods and roads to try and find a few next holes.

Up and down, what a beautiful course in the rolling hills of central Pa. Front nine is interesting and layout nice, but when you hit the back nine, you better check your bag for extra beer. Back nine is not for the hacker, which is why most people I noticed quit after first nine holes. Greens putt true, and were fast. But man, course is older in design and I do say I played great and shot 90. Take extra balls. Staff was si kind. I called them and they directed me when I got lost in Altoona as Google sent me in wrong area. Even though you can see course from Route 99 in both directions, it is very hard to find a quick entrance. Use another app for directios. Huge bar and great food affirdably priced, and if it were not for a foursome that played the final four holes like th US Open, I would give my experience the highest mark, A+++. So, I will be back, a plenty. Bring camera, you take photos, believe me.

This course is built on side of a mountain. I dare you to find a more friendly staff, great price, PERECT GREENS, and scenic holes. Most of all, even in a cart, you will get plenty of exercise, and FINDOTS OF BALLS, ehile losing yours. Heck, an even trade is fine with me. Recommend playing white tees as even Great Players will have difficulty from rhere, but oh what fun. Shot a 96 playing by THE OFFICIAL RULES OF GOLF, and feel great about this score. Try it, you'll be glad as I believe this will be a course in great demand once others discover it's wonder.

(Please note that weather caused round to end after just 4 holes, so I am writing a review from a round here a few weeks back)
Very challenging front nine in which you must be able to place the ball to score well. This is NOT A COURSE for beginners. (Which is why pace was slow as a bunch of hacks spent plenty of time losing balls and looking for them) Greens are nice, putt true, and fairways and tees pretty well taken care of too. Back nine is not as tough, but can drive you nuts as still plenty of hazards to avoid.
Also please play the sister course across the street which is a beatiful course called The Presidential.