{"id":148420,"date":"2026-03-30T22:48:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T02:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148420"},"modified":"2026-03-30T22:48:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T02:48:18","slug":"golf-courses-open-early-in-poconos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148420","title":{"rendered":"Golf Courses Open Early in Poconos"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Golfers already hitting the links in March<\/h3>\n<p>Golf courses in the Pocono Mountains are ready to welcome players to historic, challenging, and dynamic courses, building on recent successful seasons. These courses are spread across the four counties of the Poconos, offering a diverse range of experiences for golfers of all skill levels.<\/p>\n<p>Each golf course in the Poconos offers breathtaking scenery, challenging play for seasoned golfers, and a delightful experience for beginners. Some courses were designed by legendary architects like Donald Ross and renowned champions such as Art Wall, Jr., the 1959 Masters winner and a native of Honesdale. To help golfers explore the region\u2019s finest courses, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau offers a comprehensive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.poconomountains.com\/blog\/post\/guide-to-pocono-golf-courses\/\">Guide to the Best Golf Courses in the Poconos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the outdoor traditional courses,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thewakezone-pa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/thewakezone-pa.com\/\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">The Wake Zone Indoor Golf + Taproom<\/a>\u00a0at Lake Wallenpaupack provides six\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thewakezone-pa.com\/golf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/thewakezone-pa.com\/golf\/\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">aboutGolf<\/a>\u00a0simulators for indoor golf on 75 of the best courses around the world when the weather forces golfers inside this season.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodloch.com\/golf-indoor-performance-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/www.woodloch.com\/golf-indoor-performance-studio\/\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">Woodloch Springs<\/a>\u00a0also has a recently upgraded indoor golf simulator available and Shawnee Inn &amp; Golf Resort has recently added\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawneeinn.com\/golf-resorts-pa\/poconos-golf-simulator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/www.shawneeinn.com\/golf-resorts-pa\/poconos-golf-simulator\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">a simulator<\/a>\u00a0at its adjacent\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.poconomountains.com\/articles\/post\/golf-season-arrives-early-in-the-pocono-mountains\/\" target=\"_self\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"1734\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_listings_listing\" data-sv-targetauto=\"true\" data-type=\"listings\" data-recid=\"1734\" data-quickview-button=\"\" aria-label=\"Open quickview\" aria-controls=\"quickview-details\" data-gtm-click=\"\" data-gtm-vars=\"{ &quot;tClient&quot; : { &quot;eventCategory&quot; : &quot;Listings&quot;, &quot;eventAction&quot; : &quot;Open Quick View&quot;, &quot;eventLabel&quot; : &quot;Gem &amp; Keystone Tavern&quot; }, &quot;tClient_ga4&quot; : { &quot;eventName&quot; : &quot;filter&quot;, &quot;filterType&quot; : &quot;Open Quick View&quot;, &quot;itemType&quot; : &quot;listings&quot;, &quot;itemName&quot; : &quot;Gem &amp; Keystone Tavern&quot;} }\" rel=\"noopener\">Gem &amp; Keystone Tavern\u00a0<i class=\"fa fa-eye\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Also back this year,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.poconomountains.com\/things-to-do\/golf\/request-info\/\" target=\"_self\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"612d433992b2c711306201b5\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_navitem_primary_main\" data-sv-targetauto=\"true\" rel=\"noopener\">Golf\u2019nGamble<\/a>\u00a0is at your service with a specially prepared quote for groups looking for Stay &amp; Play packages, Bachelor Parties\u00a0and Group Day and Overnight Bus Trips.<\/p>\n<p>The following course list is the latest available information on courses in the Poconos and is subject to change.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckhillfalls.com\/public\/golf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/www.buckhillfalls.com\/public\/golf\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">Buck Hill Golf Club<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Opening April 1st\u00a0(private, members only Memorial Day &#8211; Labor Day)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodloch.com\/golf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/www.woodloch.com\/golf\/\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">The Country Club at Woodloch Springs<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Opening April 3rd<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hideawaygolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/hideawaygolf.com\/\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">Hideaway Hills Golf Club<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Open\u00a0(as of March 13th)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jackfrostnational.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/www.jackfrostnational.com\/\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">Jack Frost National Golf Club<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Open (as of March 30th)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mountairycasino.com\/golf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/mountairycasino.com\/golf\/\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">Mount Airy Golf Club<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Opening April 1st<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poconofarms.com\/golf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/poconofarms.com\/golf\/\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">Pocono Farms Country Club Association<\/a>\u00a0\u2013TBD Opening (Private Club \u2013 memberships available)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poconohillsgolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/www.poconohillsgolf.com\/\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">Pocono Hills Golf Course<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Opening TBD<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfpoconomanor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/www.golfpoconomanor.com\/\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">Pocono Manor Golf Course<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Opening April 3rd<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shawneeinn.com\/poconos-golf-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/www.shawneeinn.com\/poconos-golf-courses\/\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">The Shawnee Inn &amp; Golf Resort<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Open (as of March 20th)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skytop.com\/golf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/www.skytop.com\/golf\/\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">Skytop Lodge Golf Course<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Opening April 1st<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.golfsplitrock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"http:\/\/www.golfsplitrock.com\/\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">Split Rock Golf Club<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Opening April 1st<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/terragreens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-sv-linklookup-id=\"https:\/\/terragreens.com\/\" data-sv-linklookup-type=\"plugins_nav_external_link\" data-sv-targetauto=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"audioeye_new_window_message\">Terra Greens Golf Course<\/a> \u2013 Opening April 15th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Golf courses in Wayne, Pike, Monroe, or Carbon counties that are interested in becoming members of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) are invited to email <a href=\"mailto:membership@poconos.org\">membership@poconos.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Pocono Mountains visitor information is available online at PoconoMountains.com or by phone at (570) 421-5791. Established in 1934, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is a private, non-profit membership organization. The PMVB is the official destination marketing organization for the four counties of Wayne, Pike, Monroe, and Carbon in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The PMVB operates the 24\/7 Pocono Television Network which can be found on streaming, broadcast and cable.<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nJim Hamill<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Golfers already hitting the links in March Golf courses in the Pocono Mountains are ready to welcome players to historic, challenging, and dynamic courses, building on recent successful seasons. 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