A Short Drive Provides Area Golfers with a Wealth of Playing Options and Stay-and-Play Packages
(POCONO MOUNTAINS, Pennsylvania) – The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau invites golfers to enjoy golf at one of its 35 golf-and-resort properties, which combine to form Pocono Mountains: Discover Golf’s Great Destination Secret, a coalition of properties which include an excellent mix of modern and classical designs.
“The Pocono Mountains offer all the golf anyone can want … from classic courses by legendary designers or modern gems by some of today’s top architects,” says Carl Wilgus, Executive Director of the PMVB. “There are myriad courses from which to choose and a variety of stay-and-play options to make for a relaxing weekend, midweek break or extended getaway.”
With a plethora of entrances into the scenic Pocono Mountains, golfers have a wealth of playing options – all within close proximity to other activities such as hiking, biking, boating, dining, shopping, spas, and much more.
A short trip off Interstate 80, westbound travelers will find nine courses within close proximity – including designs by legendary architects A.W. Tillinghast and Jack Nicklaus.
* Cherry Valley Golf Course (Stroudsburg; 570-421-1350);
* The Glen Brook Golf Club (Stroudsburg; 570-421-3680);
* Water Gap Country Club (Delaware Water Gap; 866-465-3427);
* The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort (Shawnee on Delaware; 800-742-9633);
* The Country Club of the Poconos (Marshalls Creek; 570-223-8099);
* Great Bear Golf and Country Club [Private] (East Stroudsburg; 570-223-2000);
* Fernwood Hotel and Resort (Bushkill; 570-588-9500); and
* Evergreen Golf Club (Analomink; 800-233-8240).
Eastbound travelers entering the Pocono Mountains along Interstate 80 have a glorious mix of old and new. In addition to Mount Airy Casino Resort (Mount Pocono; 570-839-8816), which is closed for renovations this season, options include:
* Jack Frost National (Blakeslee; 866-268-5503);
* Mountain Laurel (White Haven; 888-243-9300);
* Split Rock Country Club (Lake Harmony; 800-255-7625); and
* Pocono Manor Golf Resort and Spa (Pocono Manor; 800-233-8150).
Those entering the Pocono Mountains via Interstate 84, have a couple of Donald Ross designs to choose from.
* The Country Club at Woodloch Springs (Hawley; 800-572-6658); and
* Buck Hill Golf Club (Buck Hill Falls; 570-595-7730);
Northbound travelers entering the Pocono Mountains via Interstate 476 will find a couple of excellent options – along with Jack Frost National – from which to choose.
* Hideaway Hills Golf Club (Kresgeville; 610-681-6000);
* Split Rock Country Club (Lake Harmony; 800-255-7625) and
* Mountain Laurel Golf Club (White Haven; 570-443-7424).
In addition to great golf, the Pocono Mountains boast relaxing spas, hiking, biking, boating, fine dining and much more.
For more information about “Pocono Mountains: Discover Golf’s Great Destination Secret” visit www.poconosgolf.com or call 800-POCONOS (800-762-6667). For more information on the area, visit www.800poconos.com.
About the “Pocono Mountains: Discover Golf’s Great Destination Secret”
The Pocono Mountains has long been known to avid travelers and mountain aficionados for its lush, relaxing family friendly ambiance and romantic setting, as well as its fall foliage, winter skiing, spring-summer outdoor recreation options and natural beauty. Numerous lakes, parks and other environmental wonderlands are found throughout the four-county Pocono Mountains region.
Discerning golfers are well aware that the Pocono Mountains are home to golf courses designed by renowned architects such as Donald Ross and A.W. Tillinghast. Pocono Mountains golf properties and value-laden golf packages are available on www.poconosgolf.com, which allows players to enjoy majestic mountain-view scenery, the area’s natural splendor, year-round amenities and unequaled value and variety.
Attributes of the golf-and-resort properties and destination include:
* Home to hundreds of golf holes at numerous clubs, many located close to one another:
* Two NASCAR races held annually each spring-summer
* Golden Era of Golf Architecture period designs strongly represented by legendary designers Donald Ross and A.W. Tillinghast
* Golf, lodging and resort accommodations at all price points, from luxury to value
* Hiking, biking, camping, spas, horseback riding, boating, fishing, hunting and many other activities
* Attractions, festivals and other special events
* Meeting and conference facilities
* Great food at a wide array of eating establishments and resort restaurants
* Bed & breakfasts, country inns and resorts
* Antique shops, outlet malls and other unique shopping venues
Contact:
Dan Shepherd, Buffalo Communications
703-891-3320, dshepherd@billycaspergolf.com
Rob Thomas, Buffalo Communications
330-696-1476, rthomas@billycaspergolf.com
