Pennsylvania Golf Course Reviews
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.
... full article »Hartmann's Deep Valley brings a woman's touch to western PA golf
The water almost arrives as a surprise. After nine holes where the fairways are tight and side-to-side, nine holes where a hacker can feel like he's in a golf-ball shooting gallery with shouts of "Fore!" and head ducks coming fast and furious, suddenly you're on No. 10 and the water's stretched out before you.
... full article »A bargain with bite: Dubbs Dred golf course delivers a low-cost gauntlet by Pittsburgh
In Butler County in Western Pennsylvania, affordable golf is the name of the game. But few courses combine low green fees with challenging play the way Aubrey's Dubbs Dred does. But while the back nine has locals fearing losing too many golf balls, many enjoy the craziness of it, as well as the conditioning. Of course, the surreal $15 green fees keeps golfers coming back to John Aubrey's 121-slope rating creation, also.
... full article »Downingtown Country Club near Philly has had its ups and downs
You won't hear George Fazio bragging about his design work at Downington C.C. near Philadelphia. That's not because he isn't proud of his work, it's because the original owners didn't pay him. Payment issues aside, new owners have given Downington C.C. a rebirth, and have made it into one of the area's more interesting plays.
... full article »Buffalo Golf Course: Have shirt and $18 will play well in Western PA
Buffalo Golf Course may be about as unpretentious a golf experience as you'll ever find, with the only requirements being to wear a shirt and pony up the paltry $18 green fees. Nonetheless, Buffalo proves low-brow does not equal low class. Buffalo is establishment enough to have secured a solid rating from Golf Digest, but player friendly enough to remember its roots and the value of the local customers who've kept it going since 1967.
... full article »Conley Resort makes sure everything's green and nothing's too hard in Butler
Conley Resort puts out consistent quality golf for reasonable prices in the largely undiscovered, off-the-beaten-golf-path area of Butler County, Pa. What makes Conley stand out in this delightful golfing area is a commitment to course conditioning and overall playability that borders on obsession by owner Wayne Conley. But one man's obsession has made for a beautiful course that caters first and foremost to the average duffer, and the duffers keep coming back for more.
... full article »If you're 95 and blind, Saxon Golf Course could be a challenge
Located in Butler County, Saxon Golf Course may just be the most wide-open, straight-forward golf course in America. With not a single bunker on the course, you'll have a hard time finding any trouble at all, actually. The course does offer great customer service, reasonable green fees and an endearing family atmosphere, but in the end, the over-the-top simplicity of the course could very well leave your golf game wanting a stiffer challenge.
... full article »Olde Homestead Golf Club in New Tripoli is a premiere facility
Olde Homestead Golf Club in New Tripoli, reeks of history, though not necessarily golf history. Set on an old farm and boasting a clubhouse converted from a circa 1910 farmhouse, it is among the premiere golf facilities in the Allentown area. The course is mostly open and follows rolling terrain but a few holes run severely up or down, providing some drama. Not all is retro here: You'll also find a world class, lighted practice facility.
... full article »Tattersall Golf Club: Rees Jones sculpts a stunner
Tattersall Golf Club opened to much fanfare on account of architect Rees Jones' reputation, the expansive site and the impeccably groomed bentgrass fairways and greens. Indeed, this track is dramatic and playable and the carpet-soft fairways icing on the cake. However, combine 54 bunkers - some very, very deep - with three ponds, the Broad Run Creek, wetlands, and some severe drop-offs, and it can feel a little like a tightrope walk at times.
... full article »Wyncote Golf Club built in heathland tradition
Although it's but 50 miles west of Philadelphia, the feel at Wyncote Golf Club is decidedly Scottish. Featuring a tree-less, no nonsense approach to course design, Wyncote was built in the links tradition (though not being near the sea, it's more accurately described as heathland). Owner Jim Pepple wanted to build a course that golfers would be willing to travel an hour or two to play. He succeeded, writes Darryl Berger.
... full article »- Hunter's Station is home to prettiest hole you've ever seen
- Glen Mills offers second chances, big challenges
- Hitting the sweet spot in Hershey is a short drive away
- Remote Buck Hill takes golfers back to early days of game
- Nemacolin Woodlands Resort's Mystic Rock golf course: Quite an experience, and plenty satisfying
- Golden Oaks remains popular in Keystone State
- Hideaway Hills owner created fine facility from, beautiful piece of land
- Shawnee Golf Resort's history, 27 holes make it worth the visit
- Iron Valley Golf Club is no wimpy place to play
- Golfers making happy tracks to Birdsfoot
- Cranberry Highlands is breaking all the rules
- Jericho National is a gem built to stand test of time
- Grand View Golf Course completely out of place, but that's the attraction
- Pennsylvania's Mystic Rock Course at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa
- Loch Nairn Golf Club of Avondale: A civil taste of history and golf
- Olde Stonewall Golf Course: Simply the Best for Pennsylvania Golfers
