patsfan10187

Pace of play is a joke. Staff has no concept of how to keep pace moving. They let any group out every 10 minutes. We had a 15 minute wait on every single hole. Every hole there were 3 groups on a given hole. No rangers to keep play moving. Left after 10 holes because tired of waiting on every tee box.

Played many courses in the Poconos, this one was definitely not a usual course for this area. No real elevation changes. Played in late November and the fairways and greens were in good condition.

Open fairways and small greens. Speaking of, the greens were really difficult. Rarely had a straight putt. Lots of sand traps around the green, they were hard but were raked.

Staff was really nice. There was no amenities available. No food, snacks or beverages. I understand COVID procedure but I couldn’t believe they had nothing available.

One major gripe was there was a group of 5 allowed to tee off directly in front of my twosome. There was no ranger to speed up play. We waited every single tee until 16 when we finally were able to play through.

Aside from that, solid course and I’d play again in warmer weather.

Teed off at 7am on a Saturday, trying to finish round early. Ranger advised us to get through 9 at around 2 hours. We made the turn in an hour and 45 minutes with 4 golfers. When we get to the 10th tee, there are 2 groups standing at the tee. Apparently on weekends, they start multiple groups on the back 9 to maximize revenue. We sat on the tee for over a half hour. 1 hour 45 minute on the front, close to 3 hours on the back. The ranger had the nerve to drive up to us on 13 and say we were a little behind.

The staff thinks you’re playing at Augusta with how highly they speak of it. It’s a nice Poconos course. Go play Hideaway Hills instead. Cheaper, less crowded and better views.

Overall 3/5