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4.6
196 Reviews (196)
5 Stars
93
4 Stars
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3 Stars
15
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
97.5%
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180 out of 196 reviews
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5.0
2 Reviews (2)
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2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
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Conditions
5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
5.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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4.7
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
5.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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17 out of 17 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6656 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.0

Skytop Golf Course sprawls across rolling hills set against a backdrop provided by the beautiful Poconos. The course originally opened in 1927. It has a classic design with traditional features including wide fairways, but the trees that line them have matured into quite the challenge. The 6,656-yard length may seem short by modern standards but don't get too comfortable. This mountain golf course features a variety of elevation changes and nowhere is this more apparent than the small greens where the breaks can vary from subtle to dramatic, but they are almost all unexpected. The greens also play lightning fast. Strategically placed bunkers are lurking throughout but thankfully water only comes into play on two holes. Skytop Golf Course offers plenty of scenic respite as well, with panoramic views of West Mountain.

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Course Details

Year Built 1929
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Robert White

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirts are required. Jeans and tank tops are not allowed.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Pennsylvania (2023 #1)
  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2023 #30)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2023 #22)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2023 #1)

Reviews

4.6
196 Reviews (196)
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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Excellent course and conditions

It's mid-November and the course is in great condition. The course itself is interesting (but not overly long) and the fairways are wider (never pinched by trees) than most Poconos mountain courses. As others commented, the greens are tiny. All the par 3s are on the long side, so I missed a lot of greens.

Beautiful views and the staff was super-freindly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great fall day!

4 deer on 17 and 7 turkeys on 18, 3 of which sat on a fence. What a great day for golf and a beautiful course. Stay out of the rough.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Props to the Groundskeeper.

First time playing at Skytop. Shout out to the Groundskeeper manager, Brian, for the fantastic maintenance of the course. It exceeded my expectations and I will return next year with my family. These ratings are a reflection of the passion of the workers involved. Kudos. - Maxx.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in great shape.

Hadn’t been in 2-3 years but the conditions have greatly improved.

Glad I had my golfnow discounts though. They be gettin’ pricey.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Country club course

One of the best golf courses I have played this year. The course is in immaculate condition as the fairways are cut well without any divets and the greens are very difficult. Plenty of sand traps that are in excellent condition as the sand is very soft. The course is challenging to players at all levels.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Surprisingly good

Took easy 2 hour drive from Westchester

You can tell a lot about a course by the condition of their tees

The tees were excellent - Fairways very good and greens ran smooth

Greens are generally small but but were receptive

Layout was quite good and unique 18th hole

Everyone friendly...

Only disappointment is how long it took to get to play here

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Just make sure if you are bringing a junior golfer you play after two o’clock. Course makes no provisions for a junior before two o’clock
Not the best policy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Ideal play

Course is in perfect condition. Make sure you listen to the starter. Let you know when you have to cross the road instead of going to the closest Teebox. Insane the place is pristine and the layout itself. This song has some challenges that are really fun to navigate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun round at Skytop

Enjoying this challenging course more each time I play it. It’s in great shape all around, no 2 holes the same, friendly and helpful staff, and good value for the money. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden gem

Have passes this course driving through so many times I finally had time to go and I was very glad I did. One of the friendliest staff I've dealt with. The course conditions were amazing for the time of year. Fairways were absolutely pure.

Great elevation change, sloped fairways that suit both shot shapes. Can't wait to go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

This course has a very friendly staff and good conditions

Very nice layout, good conditions, friendly staff, and overall enjoyable experience. The only negative would be that over the years the green sizes have decreased to the point that it does effect playability. Greens rolled nice but they are so small that it really effect the average golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellent!

I’ve never seen the course in better shape it was a great day late in the season of 2022

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Beautiful course and great layout. . Only issue was greens were being aerated..

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