Congratulations on your decision to plan your vacation in the Poconos where limitless outdoor possibilities await ready to consume each day of your visit.
Pocono Fun Fact: Golf was first introduced to America in Pennsylvania. As one of the top—and most affordable—golf destinations, the Pocono Mountains have played a significant role in the illustrious history of the sport in the U.S.
Home to more than 30 golf courses some designed by legendary golf architects, including Terry LaGree and Donald Ross; the Pocono Mountains are blessed with a long golf season, spectacular natural beauty and are less than a two-hour drive from New York City and Philadelphia making the decision to return about as easy as your choice to visit.
So grab the latest issue of This Week in the Poconos magazine on stands now & check out these beautiful courses indicated on our 2-page map.
Then take a day to map out and check out these top Pocono courses open to the public!
Fernwood Resort
5785 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg
(888) 337-6966, www.fernwood.co
A destination resort that takes you literally from the golfing greens to the treetops with its Pocono TreeVentures featuring ziplines, climbing and an aerial adventure ropes course to keep that adrenaline pumping.
Jack Frost National Golf Club
1 Clubhouse Drive in Blakeslee
(570) 443-2414, www.jackfrostnational.com
Designed by Terry LaGree, this course offers magnificent terrains spanning over 7,200 yards.
The Inn at Pocono Manor
Route 314-One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor
(800) 233-8150, www.poconomanor.com
Stay and play a round or two at this prestigious resort with luscious rolling greens favored by golf greats the likes of Arnold Palmer and Chi Chi Rodriguez. Spend the day on the course first opened in 1912 and designed by Donald Ross then soak in some relaxation at the popular Laurel Spa and Nineteenth Hole Restaurant.
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
One River Road-124 Shawnee Inn Drive at Shawnee-on-Delaware
(800) 742-9633, www.shawneeinn.com
Shawnee’s 27-hole course affords players the option of selecting two of either the Red, White or Blue 9-hole courses to play with 24 situated on an island in the Delaware River.
Split Rock Golf Club
49 Wolf Hollow Run Road in Lake Harmony
(570) 722-9901, www.golfsplitrock.com
Open to the public this 27 hole course offers your choice of an 18 or 9 hole game surrounded by just enough privacy to enjoy hours of play.
Stone Meadows Golf Course
Route 115 Just minutes north of Blakeslee Corners-south of Bear Creek
(570) 472-3870, www.stonemeadowsgolf.com
This unique spot offers the best of both worlds! Play 18 holes of traditional golf or drop the nine-irons and signup to enjoy a game of the increasingly popular Footgolf. Stone Meadows is the first official course in PA to offer this sport said to combine “the distinction, elegance and precision of Golf with the passion, energy and fun of Soccer.”
