Pocono Golf Vacations
- There are many places to golf in the Poconos.Golf image by Vanessa van Rensburg from Fotolia.com
The Pocono Mountains, also known as the Poconos, are located in Pennsylvania's northeastern region. They are part of both Pike and Monroe counties, and are full of valleys and hills. The Poconos are a popular resort destination in the area, and offer an abundance of recreational activities including skiing, fishing, camping, hiking and golfing. For golfers looking to vacation in the Poconos, there are several places to play. - The Inn at Pocono Manor is a resort accommodation located in Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania. The Inn at Pocono Manor spans 3,000 acres and is a quiet retreat that offers two 18-hole golf courses designed by George Fazio and Donald Ross. The golf courses, in existence since 1912, offer picturesque mountain vistas and have hosted an abundance of golfing greats, such as Gene Littler, Sam Snead, Tommy Bolt, Arnold Palmer, Jackie Burke and Doug Ford. Other features include a driving range, club rentals, practice putting greens and golf lessons instructed by professionals from the PGA.
The Inn at Pocono Manor
Route 314
1 Manor Drive
Pocono Manor, PA 18349
570-839-7111
poconomanor.com - The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is a Pocono golfing destination that is only two miles to the Delaware Water Gap. It is also just 70 miles away from New York City, and just 100 miles away from Philadelphia. The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is located at the Pocono foothills, and has a golf course that was designed by the legendary golf course architect AW Tillinghast. Many famous golfers have played on the course, such as Paul Runyun, Hale Irwin, Gene Sarazan and Walter Hagan. The course has 27 holes, 24 of which are on a private island within the Delaware River.
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
1 River Road
Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
570-424-4000
shawneeinn.com - Split Rock Resort and Golf Club is a family-oriented spot that is open all year round. It is approximately an hour and a half away from New York City. Split Rock Resort and Golf Club is located over 125 acres by Lake Harmony in the picturesque western Poconos. The 27-hole golf course offers panoramic views of the area, and spans 6,500 yards. The resort's green fees come with golf carts (all which are equipped with GPS for navigation due to the spacious distribution of the holes).
Split Rock Resort and Golf Club
1 Lake Drive
Lake Harmony PA 18624
570-722-9111
splitrockresort.com
