Shawnee Inn, Split Rock, Jack Frost National, Mount Airy, Skytop, Hideaway Hills and six more Pocono golf courses compared by type, holes and setting, plus the lightning, heat and tick basics for a round.
We list 12 golf courses in the Poconos, and two of them, Shawnee Inn and Split Rock, offer 27 holes in three nine-hole layouts. This guide compares all 12 by type, holes and setting, says who each one suits, lists the phone numbers for booking, and covers the lightning, heat and tick basics for a round.
Key Takeaways
- I.Shawnee Inn and Split Rock are the two 27-hole courses listed here. Jack Frost National, Mount Airy, Glen Brook, Hideaway Hills and Skytop are listed at 18 holes.
- II.Hideaway Hills is the only course with a stated par (72), and Skytop is the only one with a stated length (6,656 yards).
- III.Green fees, tee times and seasons aren't listed here. Eleven of the 12 courses have a phone number in the table below (Glen Brook does not), so call to book.
- IV.The National Golf Foundation reports that 48.1 million Americans age 6 and older played golf in 2025, on and off the course (NGF, retrieved October 7, 2026).
How we sorted them
We compared the 12 golf courses using the same fields for each: course type, holes, town and description. This isn't a ranking, since the right course depends on your group. Where a field is blank, the table says "Not listed".
| Course | Type | Holes | Town | Phone | Nearest destination guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort | Historic resort | 27 | Shawnee on Delaware | (570) 424-4000 | Promised Land Lake |
| Split Rock Golf Club | Resort | 27 | Lake Harmony | (570) 722-9901 | Lake Harmony |
| Jack Frost National Golf Club | Championship | 18 | Blakeslee | (570) 443-2414 | Big Boulder Lake |
| Mount Airy Golf Club | Resort | 18 | Mount Pocono | (570) 243-5240 | Tobyhanna Lake |
| Hideaway Hills Golf Club | Resort | 18 | Kunkletown | (610) 681-6000 | Tobyhanna Lake |
| Skytop Lodge Golf Course | Historic resort | 18 | Skytop | (855) 345-7759 | Lake Naomi |
| Glen Brook Golf Club | Municipal | 18 | Stroudsburg | Not listed | Lake Naomi |
| Pocono Manor Golf Course | Historic resort | Not listed | Pocono Manor | (570) 839-1389 | Gouldsboro Lake |
| Buck Hill Golf Club | Historic resort | Not listed | Buck Hill Falls | (570) 595-7730 | Tobyhanna Lake |
| Terra Greens Golf Course | Municipal | Not listed | East Stroudsburg | (570) 421-0120 | Tobyhanna Lake |
| Pocono Hills Golf Course | Municipal | Not listed | East Stroudsburg | (800) 335-1113 | Tobyhanna Lake |
| Pocono Farms Country Club Association | Municipal | Not listed | Tobyhanna | (570) 894-4435 | Tobyhanna Lake |
Each course is listed under its nearest destination guide by drive time. A course's listed type is not a statement about who owns it.
Pick by what you want
- An island setting and a long history: Shawnee Inn opened in 1911 on an island in the Delaware River.
- Flexibility with three nines: Shawnee Inn and Split Rock (Divide, Fairway and Orchard), where the nines can be combined.
- Mountain terrain: Jack Frost National, which is described as carved into the mountainside with elevation changes and rock outcroppings, and Hideaway Hills, with elevation changes and an island green.
- A round plus other amenities: Mount Airy, which is paired with dining, a casino floor and a spa, and Split Rock, which is set within the Split Rock Resort.
- A casual or serious round: Skytop Lodge, at 6,656 yards, where it's wise to book tee times in advance.
- A traditional layout: Glen Brook, described as walkable and tree-lined, and Pocono Manor, described as classic parkland-style.
- A public course: Hideaway Hills is described as a public par 72, and Glen Brook as publicly owned with accessible green fees.
Six courses with longer descriptions
Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware has 27 holes in three nine-hole layouts sold in combination. It is described as a historic riverside course on an island in the Delaware River, first opened in 1911, and one of the country's oldest continuously operating golf resorts.
Split Rock Golf Club in Lake Harmony has three nines, Divide, Fairway and Orchard, across rolling terrain, with mountain views from several elevated tees. You can play a shorter round or combine nines for a full 18, and the resort setting makes it easy to add other Split Rock amenities.
Jack Frost National Golf Club in Blakeslee is an 18-hole championship course. It is described as having dramatic elevation changes and holes routed through native rock outcroppings, and it tends to draw serious golfers.
Mount Airy Golf Club in Mount Pocono is an 18-hole course at Mount Airy Casino Resort, with views over the surrounding ridgeline. The resort's dining, casino floor and spa make it an easy fit for a group with mixed interests.
Glen Brook Golf Club in Stroudsburg is an 18-hole municipal course. It is a publicly owned course dating to the 1920s, valued locally for accessible green fees, with a walkable, tree-lined layout through the Cherry Valley.
Pocono Manor Golf Course in Pocono Manor sits beside the historic Pocono Manor Inn. Golf there dates back over a century, with a classic parkland-style layout and a traditional routing. The hole count isn't listed here, so call the course.
Courses with shorter records
Hideaway Hills Golf Club in Kunkletown is a public, par 72, 18-hole course known for scenic views, elevation changes and an island green, with a snack bar, practice area and pro shop.
Skytop Lodge Golf Course in Skytop is an 18-hole course of 6,656 yards that is described as enjoyable for casual and serious players alike. Booking tee times in advance is suggested, but availability and tee-time rules aren't listed here, so call the course.
Buck Hill Golf Club in Buck Hill Falls is described only as a golf club at the historic Buck Hill Falls community. Terra Greens and Pocono Hills in East Stroudsburg and Pocono Farms Country Club Association in Tobyhanna each have only a one-line description and no hole count listed here, so call before you plan around them.
Before you play: weather, heat and ticks
The National Weather Service's lightning rule is "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors" (NWS, Lightning Safety, retrieved October 7, 2026). It advises waiting 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder before resuming play, and says to avoid open fields and the top of a hill or ridge, and to stay away from tall, isolated trees (NWS, When a Safe Building or Vehicle is Nearby, retrieved October 7, 2026). Head for a building or a fully enclosed vehicle, since the NWS says a tent or picnic shelter is not a safe place. A golf cart is open to the weather, so we wouldn't count it as shelter.
For summer rounds, the CDC suggests carrying a water bottle and refilling it throughout the day, and lists muscle cramping, unusually heavy sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, weakness and nausea among the warning signs of heat illness (CDC, About Heat and Your Health, retrieved October 7, 2026). It also recommends a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher and a wide-brimmed hat (CDC, Reducing Risk for Skin Cancer, retrieved October 7, 2026).
Ticks are a factor in wooded and grassy areas. The Pennsylvania Department of Health calls Lyme disease one of the most common reportable infectious diseases in the state and advises repellent, light-colored protective clothing, and a shower and tick check once you're indoors (PA Department of Health, Lyme Disease, retrieved October 7, 2026). The CDC adds a full-body check after being in potentially tick-infested areas (CDC, Preventing Tick Bites, retrieved October 7, 2026).
The National Golf Foundation reports that 48.1 million Americans age 6 and older played golf in 2025, counting both on-course and off-course play (NGF, Golf Participation Data, retrieved October 7, 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Which Pocono golf courses have 27 holes?
Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort and Split Rock Golf Club each have three nine-hole layouts.
Which course is best for a serious golfer?
Jack Frost National is described as a championship course with dramatic elevation changes that tends to draw serious golfers. Skytop Lodge (6,656 yards) is described as enjoyable for casual and serious players alike.
Which courses are public?
Hideaway Hills is a public par 72 and Glen Brook is publicly owned. Access rules for the other courses aren't listed here, so call to ask.
How much do rounds cost?
Green fees aren't listed here, so call the course using the phone number in the table above (Glen Brook has no phone number listed).
What should I do if there's lightning?
The NWS says to head indoors and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before resuming play (retrieved October 7, 2026).
Keep planning
Each destination page linked in the table covers that part of the region: Promised Land Lake, Lake Harmony, Big Boulder Lake, Tobyhanna Lake, Lake Naomi and Gouldsboro Lake. For somewhere to eat after your round, see The Best Restaurants in the Pocono Mountains, and for other things to do, see The Best Activities in the Pocono Mountains.
Last updated October 7, 2026. Course details come from Pocono Reserve research. Fees, hours and tee-time rules change, so confirm with each course before you go. Cover image: historic postcard of the Pocono Manor golf course, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Sources
- National Weather Service, Lightning Safety. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
- National Weather Service, When a Safe Building or Vehicle is Nearby. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
- CDC, About Heat and Your Health. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
- CDC, Reducing Risk for Skin Cancer. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
- CDC, Preventing Tick Bites. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
- Pennsylvania Department of Health, Lyme Disease. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
- National Golf Foundation, Golf Participation Data. Retrieved October 7, 2026.