A-round PA
The 16th Hole at Foxchase Golf Club
Par 4 411/373/354/342
Stevens, PA in Dutch Country Roads
www.foxchasegolf.com
A public course with country club features offers excellent course conditions, quick rounds, outstanding customer service and one of the best practice facilities in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Foxchase appears to be wide open but looks can be deceiving. Out of bounds lurks on eleven holes, deep grass awaits on fifteen holes and three huge ponds thirst for your ball on seven different holes. Throw in a bunch of pines, fifty traps, nine dog-legs, huge quick greens and 6607 yards, and an 85 shooter is scrambling to shoot in the 90s.
The 15th Hole at Iron Valley Golf Club
Par 4 456/422/415/340/35
Lebanon, PA in Dutch Country Roads
www.ironvalley.com
Iron Valley Golf Club is a beautiful P.B Dye getaway with breathtaking views and an unopposed serenity. Natural terrain, expansive vistas, extreme elevation changes, and a challenging layout with five tee options stretching from almost 5,000 to nearly 7,100 yards, combine to ensure Iron Valley Golf Club is truly, “A Breathtaking Challenge”.
The 18th Hole (Mountain View) at Carroll Valley Resort
Par 5/4 512/480/450/323
Fairfield, PA in Dutch Country Roads
www.carrollvalley.com
Carroll Valley Resort’s first of two 18-hole championship courses is located in a valley set amidst the picturesque rolling hills of South Central Pennsylvania, at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A clear flowing mountain stream fronts nearly a third of the holes which uniquely feature six par 3’s and five par 5’s. This par 71 course, designed by Ault, Clark & Associates is a true championship length course.
The 11th Hole at Olde Homestead Golf Club
Par 4 350/325/310/285/225
New Tripoli, PA in The Lehigh Valley
www.oldehomesteadgolfclub.com
While more than half a million residents make the Lehigh Valley the third-largest metro region in the state, Olde Homestead is tucked away in bucolic New Tripoli, PA. Each hole features five tee boxes making the course fair and enjoyable for scratch golfers and high handicappers alike. Challenges include water hazards, which come in to play on 10 of the 18 holes, and undulating bent-grass greens, many with three tiers. Olde Homestead also has a nine-hole Par 3 where you and your buddies can really settle the score.
The 18th Hole at Scottish Heights Golf Club and Lodge
Par 5 515/497/406
Brockport, PA in Pennsylvania Wilds
www.scottishheights.com
Located in the heart of Pennsylvania Wilds, Scottish Heights Golf Club and Lodge adds to the rustic charm of this great region. The course features mature tree-lined fairways, sculpted landing areas and well-protected, undulating greens. Water hazards come into play on five holes. Incredible, oohs-and-ahhhs-inspiring beauty comes into play on all 18.
The 10th Hole at Mount Hope Golf Course
Par 5 505/493/426
Guys Mills, PA in Pennsylvania’s Great Lakes Region
www.mthopegolfcourse.com
Just beyond the lapping waves of Lake Erie lies Mount Hope Golf Course. Blending in with the trees and natural surroundings of the beautiful countryside, Mt. Hope Golf Course can be a challenge or a stroll in the park, depending on your game and tee selection. Just to be safe, you might want to bring a few extra sleeves of golf balls.
The 6th hole at Honeybrook Golf Club
Par 4 417/413/397/333
Honey Brook, PA in Philadelphia and the Countryside
www.honeybrookgolf.com
Honeybrook Golf Club sits along the historic West Branch of the Brandywine Creek, among the Amish farms of Chester County, Pennsylvania. The course is a mixture of wind-swept links, tree-lined fairways and subtle elevation changes that combine natural beauty and a great golf layout.
The 12th hole at Wyncote Golf Club
Par 4 356/342/306/275
Oxford, PA in Philadelphia and the Countryside
www.wyncote.com
Nestled amidst the rolling farmlands of Chester County, Wyncote Golf Club is consistently rated among the region’s best courses. The “Heathlands” style course was designed by award-winning architect Brian Ault and rewards golfers with the finest playing conditions available. Bent grass covers the course from the tees to the greens.
The 14th Hole (Lakeside) at Butler’s Golf Course
Par 4 466/426/337/308
Elizabeth, PA in Pittsburgh and Its Countryside
www.butlersgolf.com
At Butler’s Golf Course, you’ll find 36 well-maintained and challenging holes, the Woodside 18 and the Lakeside 18. You’ll enjoy some breathtaking vistas, especially on the back 9s. You can make tee times up to eight days in advance, and enjoy savings with the free Frequent Play Card and email deals. Try the delicious pancakes, hamburgers, soups, dinners and daily specials at the restaurant, the Rock Run Inn. And for a true getaway, stay overnight at the John Butler House Bed & Breakfast.
The 14th Hole at Pittsburgh National Golf Club
Par 5 545/528/509/434
Gibsonia, PA in Pittsburgh and Its Countryside
www.pittsburghnationalgolfclub.com
Located just north of the city, Pittsburgh National Golf Club spreads itself out over 189 rolling and wooded acres. It’s a beautiful semi-private golf facility featuring a premier 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course with bent-grass greens, tees and fairways. But the 14th Hole is the one you’ll dream – or have nightmares – about, depending on your score.
The 17th Hole at Birdsfoot Golf Club
Par 3 208/178/144/132/100
Freeport, PA in Pittsburgh and Its Countryside
www.birdsfoot.com
A Pittsburgh favorite, Birdsfoot is a charming gem that scores with a friendly staff and great golf that’ll test all skill levels. The course features 18 distinct holes — including four of the area’s toughest par 3s – that challenge every club in the bag. Links-style holes on the front nine mingle with parkland beauties played out over rolling hills that are indifferent to bounces good and bad.
The 11th Hole at Split Rock Resort and Golf Club North Course
Par 5 582/555/548/498/426
Lake Harmony, PA in Upstate PA
www.splitrockresort.com
Famous the world over as a honeymoon haven and skiers’ paradise, Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains region can also claim great golf as a reason for it being considered the ultimate getaway spot in the Northeast. Split Rock Resort and Golf Club is a thinking player’s course and has to be played with a combination of strategy and power. The driver will get a workout on the longer holes as three are over 550-yards, with several others where only a thunderous drive can clear water to reach the fairway. Ravines, ponds, and bunker-lined fairways, along with the occasional deer or turkey, require the golfer to choose his or her club wisely.
