Searching for the finest golf courses in the Poconos to add to your list of holes played? Here's our list of the area's top 18 courses to get you driving in the right direction. Mountains, lakes, rivers … take your pick. The region's diverse landscape promises plenty of challenges, and the scenery never disappoints. From legendary courses to national standouts, you'll discover a golfer's paradise in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pocono Hills Golf Course ⛳️ (@poconohills) 1 | Pocono Hills Golf Course | The Pocono Hills Golf Course at Pocono Mountain Villas is a short, tight mountain course designed by architect Nicholas Psiahas. Considered one of the area's standouts, this 18-hole, par 71 golf course is recognized for its challenging greens and rolling fairways. All levels of play can be accommodated with ladies', men's, and championship tees. After a day on the links, stop for a refresher at the Warehouse Tavern & Grill overlooking the course. Where: 124 Golf Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 | Who: 800-335-1113 VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS Save on golf at this and six other area courses when you purchase the 2022 Golf-A-Round Card for only $45 per person, per season, per card. Play twice at each of the seven courses! Visit PoconoMountains.com for details. (You can purchase online or at the course.) Check Out These Related Articles Top 12 Local Favorite Places to Eat in Gatlinburg, TN The Top 10 Places to Zipline Near Orlando 7 Snow Tubing Sites Near the Poconos You Must Race Down to Believe! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Billy Stahls (@stahls_) 2 | Great Bear Golf Club | The only Jack Nicklaus-designed course in northeast Pennsylvania, Great Bear Golf Club is considered the #1 public golf course in East Stroudsburg. It's also been ranked one of the state's top courses by both GolfWeek and Golf Digest, offering 18 holes, terrific views, and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Where: 1 Great Bear Ct, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 | Who: 570-223-2000VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by MarkIt Golf (@markitgolf) 3 | Country Club of the Poconos Municipal Golf Course | This highly regarded 18-hole, par 70 course designed by renowned architect Jim Fazio is ideal for most all skill levels. Boasting 5,902 yards of play, it offers golfing adventures unique to the Pocono Mountain foothills including hills to climb, elevated greens, and strategically placed sand traps. Where: 1445 Big Ridge Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 | Who: 570-223-8099VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS 4 | Terra Greens Golf Course | This 9-hole, par 36, USGA sloped and rated course offers 3,130 yards of challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Along with rolling tree-lined fairways and beautiful views of the Pocono Mountains, you'll find friendly staff ready to offer tips and tricks for playing your best round. Where: 5006 Poole Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 | Who: 570-421-0120VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Darren Casey (@slowgreens) 5 | Glen Brook Golf Club | Glen Brook offers a private, country club experience at an affordable, public price. Since Stroud Township purchased the course in 2006, it's risen to become a community favorite. Named “Best of the Best” by the Pocono Record for the quality of the course in 2021, it features 6,536 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Where: 1044 Hickory Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 | Who: 570-421-3680VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shawnee Inn (@shawneeinn) 6 | The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort | Located on the resort grounds on an island in the middle of the Delaware River, the Shawnee Island Course is the crown jewel of the property. It was built in 1910 by A.W. Tillinghast (his first-ever design), and has attracted a long line of golf's greats. With 23 of the course's 27 holes on the island proper, you won't need to worry about distractions. Where: 100 Shawnee Inn Dr, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356 | Who: 800-742-9633VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mount Airy Casino Resort (@mountairycasinoresort) 7 | Mt Airy Golf Club | The 18-hole Mt Airy course features 7,123 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72, and offers challenges galore. Lush, rolling hills covered with lakes, ponds, wandering streams, tricky uneven lies, and several blind spots all combine to create a fun yet demanding experience. Where: 312 Woodland Rd, Mount Pocono, PA 18344 | Who: 877-68204791VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pocono Manor Golf Course (@poconomanor) 8 | Pocono Manor Golf Course | Pocono Manor offers 18 holes of championship golf. Touched by legendary architects William Flynn and Donald Ross, the East Course has tested a number of legendary golfers since it opened in 1912, including Sam Snead and Arnold Palmer. Unique challenges, water hazards, and scenic mountain views are all part of the game. Where: One Manor Dr, Pocono Manor, PA 18349 | Who: 570-839-1389VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stephen C (@laeger250r) 9 | Jack Frost National Golf Club | A large golf course spanning over 7,200 yards and more than 200 acres, Jack Frost National Golf Club covers magnificent terrain and offers striking views from elevations of up to 2,000 feet. Flowing with the natural contours of the mountainous landscape, the topography provides wide fairways and picturesque views. Where: Rte 940 & Jack Frost Mountain Rd, Blakeslee, PA 18610 | Who: 866--268-5503VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Skytop Lodge (@skytoplodge) 10 | Skytop Lodge | Set atop the peak of a high plateau, historic Skytop Lodge boasts a course that ranks among the finest in the East. Golf Digest's “Best Places to Play” rates it at 4.5 stars. Above average in speed, the course incorporates water on two holes and strategically placed bunkers over its 6,656 yards, making it enjoyable for casual players and serious golfers alike. Where: One Skytop Lodge Rd, Skytop, PA 18357 | Who: 855-345-7759VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by David Powers (@dpgolfandfit) 11 | The Country Club at Woodloch Springs | Woodloch has been recognized by GOLF Magazine as “one of the finest courses in America,” and named by Golf Digest as one of its “Best Places to Play” with a 4.5 star rating for the past 26 years. The club's 18-hole, par 72 course is best known for its signature 14th hole, which requires a dramatic 220-yard carry over Hell's Gate Gorge. Where: 55 Pin Oak Cir, Hawley, PA 18428 | Who: 570-685-8102VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pocono Mountains Tourism (@poconotourism) 12 | Hideaway Hills Golf Club | Hideaway Hills is a premier 18-hole, par 72, 6,933-yard course with enchanting views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Four lakes, spectacular elevation changes, over 60 sand traps, and a signature Island Green guarantee it will be an outing worth remembering. Where: 159 Golf Course Rd, Kunkletown, PA 18058 | Who: 610-681-6000VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS 13 | Indian Mountain Golf Course | Founded in 1927, Indian Mountain is a 9-hole course with two sets of tees to play 18 holes, and Blue Tee yardage of 3,299 yards. One of the oldest golf courses in the area, it's great for families, beginners, and scratch golfers alike. Quickly becoming famous for its top-notch greens, this course will keep you coming back for more. Where: 162 Indian Mountain Drive, Kresgeville, PA 18333 | Who: 610-681-4534VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paupack Hills (@paupackhillsgolfandcountryclub) 14 | Paupack Hills Golf Course | Paupack Hills, an 18-hole championship course designed by Tom Fazio, boasts breathtaking views of Lake Wallenpaupack. More than 70 acres of golf-side lakes, waterways, and wooded areas complement the fairways, greens, berms, and water hazards, giving players a different challenge at every hole. Where: 125 Country Club Dr, Greentown, PA 18426 | Who: 570-857-0251VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS 15 | Cliff Park Golf | Since 1913, Cliff Park has been delighting golfers with a championship-length, wide-fairway, 9- or 18-hole golf course. Both the course and surrounding countryside became part of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in 2002. The course's affordable rates, and poplar night golf featuring glow-in-the-dark golf balls, make it a family favorite. Where: 155 Cliff Park Rd, Milford, PA 18337 | Who: 570-995-1274VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick Griglione (@nickgrigs) 16 | Split Rock Golf Club | Nestled along the banks of Lake Harmony, Split Rock is a 27-hole resort course with lots to offer. Its majestic 585-yard 11th hole claims one of the most spectacular views in the Northeast. The North Course is an 18-hole layout that's supplemented by the South nine, which can be combined with either the front or back nine of the North. Where: 140 Wolf Hollow Rd, Lake Harmony, PA 18624 | Who: 800-255-7625VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by That Pramzy Guy (@thatpramzyguy) 17 | Sand Springs Country Club | Known as “the public's country club,” Sand Springs is a top-rated venue in the region. Nestled along the Nescopeck Ridge in Luzerne County just west of White Haven, this meticulously maintained, public par-72 course stretches over 6,613 yards and 18 holes. Where: 10 Clubhouse Dr, Drums, PA 18222 | Who: 570-788-5845VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luzerne County Visitors Bureau (@visitluzernecounty) 18 | Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club | Blue Ridge Trail boasts 27 holes that are played in three 18-hole combinations. An abundance of trees gives each hole a secluded feel that's further enhanced by the design, which doesn't feature any parallel fairways. The result is a course with a private experience and breathtaking scenery. Where: 260 Country Club Dr, Mountain Top, PA 18707 | Who: 570-618-8500VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS Use this helpful map to keep it in the fairway! You'll be hard pressed to run out of options when it comes to this golfer's paradise in the heart of the Poconos. From legendary courses and national standouts to local gems, the Pocono Mountains have it all. 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