Skytop Lodge - Poconos Golf Course
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About
Skytop Golf Course sprawls across rolling hills set against a backdrop provided by the beautiful Poconos. The course originally opened in 1927. It has a classic design with traditional features including wide fairways, but the trees that line them have matured into quite the challenge. The 6,656-yard length may seem short by modern standards but don't get too comfortable. This mountain golf course features a variety of elevation changes and nowhere is this more apparent than the small greens where the breaks can vary from subtle to dramatic, but they are almost all unexpected. The greens also play lightning fast. Strategically placed bunkers are lurking throughout but thankfully water only comes into play on two holes. Skytop Golf Course offers plenty of scenic respite as well, with panoramic views of West Mountain.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6656 yards | 72.0 | 133 |
| White | 72 | 6464 yards | 71.8 | 132 |
| Red | 72 | 5789 yards | 68.3 | 124 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5789 yards | 74.8 | 127 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.6/128 | 424 | 375 | 248 | 377 | 410 | 182 | 530 | 455 | 484 | 3485 | 288 | 469 | 210 | 339 | 329 | 551 | 189 | 435 | 364 | 3174 | 6659 |
| White M: 71.4/125 | 414 | 367 | 198 | 370 | 408 | 176 | 515 | 426 | 480 | 3354 | 276 | 461 | 188 | 333 | 322 | 492 | 180 | 428 | 352 | 3032 | 6386 |
| Red M: 67.8/120 W: 72.9/121 | 415 | 315 | 188 | 361 | 332 | 136 | 476 | 373 | 431 | 3027 | 235 | 419 | 124 | 326 | 290 | 423 | 168 | 400 | 301 | 2686 | 5713 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 |
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Photo submitted by jnozz on 09/05/2020
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Photo submitted by u7822792 on 10/22/2019
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The leaves were at their best, and the views great. Photo submitted by bdad9428 on 10/18/2013
Great Course
The course is in fantastic shape, greens are amazing and very tricky. Tee to green this is a top course in the Poconos for sure. Best I have played in this area!
Can't believe I've missed a this great one.
I've been going to the Poconos for many years and for some reason have never played this jewel. The course is in perfect shape all around, and the greens are quick and true. We thoroughly enjoyed our day right from the start. Wayne who works the carts is a great representative for Skytop with his fun, informative and friendly personality.
Best In State for a Reason
Best public in the Golfers Choice list for 2024 for a reason. Classic Robert White course. He designed Water Gap which sadly closed. Hilly course with small built up greens.
Staff and conditions are top notch. Must okay if in the Poconos.
Traditional
Skytop has been around since the late 20's. The grounds and amenities are old-world fabulous, though leaning toward the spendy side. The course is in surprisingly great shape for this time of year. The greens were almost fully back after an early season aeration. Stay below the hole as downhill putts and approach shots long will be very difficult to manage, but rewarding when done so...worth a visit and definitely stay for a meal at the hotel.
Awesome round!
What an awesome place, the views were amazing, the course was perfect! Highly recommend a cart, it's a long and hilly but worth it!
Excellent course and conditions
It's mid-November and the course is in great condition. The course itself is interesting (but not overly long) and the fairways are wider (never pinched by trees) than most Poconos mountain courses. As others commented, the greens are tiny. All the par 3s are on the long side, so I missed a lot of greens.
Beautiful views and the staff was super-freindly and helpful.
Great fall day!
4 deer on 17 and 7 turkeys on 18, 3 of which sat on a fence. What a great day for golf and a beautiful course. Stay out of the rough.
Props to the Groundskeeper.
First time playing at Skytop. Shout out to the Groundskeeper manager, Brian, for the fantastic maintenance of the course. It exceeded my expectations and I will return next year with my family. These ratings are a reflection of the passion of the workers involved. Kudos. - Maxx.
Course was in great shape.
Hadn’t been in 2-3 years but the conditions have greatly improved.
Glad I had my golfnow discounts though. They be gettin’ pricey.
Country club course
One of the best golf courses I have played this year. The course is in immaculate condition as the fairways are cut well without any divets and the greens are very difficult. Plenty of sand traps that are in excellent condition as the sand is very soft. The course is challenging to players at all levels.
Surprisingly good
Took easy 2 hour drive from Westchester
You can tell a lot about a course by the condition of their tees
The tees were excellent - Fairways very good and greens ran smooth
Greens are generally small but but were receptive
Layout was quite good and unique 18th hole
Everyone friendly...
Only disappointment is how long it took to get to play here
Just make sure if you are bringing a junior golfer you play after two o’clock. Course makes no provisions for a junior before two o’clock
Not the best policy.
Ideal play
Course is in perfect condition. Make sure you listen to the starter. Let you know when you have to cross the road instead of going to the closest Teebox. Insane the place is pristine and the layout itself. This song has some challenges that are really fun to navigate.
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