Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in NE Pennsylvania is classic American golf
Back in the day, historic Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort was a favorite of celebs such as Jackie Gleason and Mickey Mantle as well as President Eisenhower. Today there are 27 holes and the golf course remains a fun and challenging test. During the fall, with the leaves turning on the hardwoods on the hills, Shawnee Inn is a classic American setting, Mike Bailey writes.
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Cheap golf reigns: Introduce yourself to golf in Butler County
Butler County is pretty far off the beaten track, but that doesn't mean you should keep your golf clubs at home. On the contrary, Butler County offers top-notch golf courses with green fees that are a pittance. Loaded with more than 20 courses and only 30 miles north of Pittsburgh, Butler County logs in as one of the great, hidden golf vacation destinations.
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Mystic Rock at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort: Living - and golfing - large
Mystic Rock is a big, bold golf course on top of a mountain that reflects the hugeness of the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. It's a whopping 7,533 yards from the championship tees. But don't let all this "big" talk scare you off. This is a playable course if you can hit to the right spots.
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- A bargain with bite: Dubbs Dred golf course delivers a low-cost gauntlet by Pittsburgh
- Downingtown Country Club near Philly has had its ups and downs
Reader Reviews
Lebanon's Royal Oaks Golf Club falls short in 'country club' promise, reader says
Unfortunately, I've played Royal Oaks Golf Club in Lebanon, Pa., several times, each time believing the conditions would have to be better than the last.
... full article »- Reader: 'At all costs, avoid spending money' at Pa.'s Silver Spring G.C.
