Excellent course with exceptional PGA quality fast rolling greens. The putting surfaces are well kept and usually very receptive to backspin and soft landings. Bring a pitch mark repair tool; if you land on one of the greens there will be a ball mark somewhere. No fairway lanes mowed; just an apron cut around the greens. There are two holes cut, with the flag in either one of them to keep the greens from getting worn out in just one place on busy days. If you are in a large group, take the courtesy of moving the flag to the opposite hole before you move to the next tee, so the golfer(s) behind you don't have to putt through all of your fresh footprints. You can play into the hole that doesn't have the flag, but you better call it before you tee off, otherwise most consider it to be a one stroke penalty.
The course features a water hazard / pond at hole 8 and a few sand traps below steep hills. Most holes are very punishing if you overshoot the green; better 20 yards short than 10 yards long. Swing easy. Total yardage is 1,205 with 610 yds on the front nine and 595 on the back. The shortest holes are 50 yds to center of the green (#'s 4, 7, 12, and 14) and the longest holes are 87, 85, and 84 yds (#'s 18, 9, and 2 respectively). The last hole is uphill, with the clubhouse directly behind the green. No need to bring a club that hits beyond 85 - 90 yards on this course.
There is a pavilion with a vending machine near the outhouse by the 10th tee, near a chainsaw carving of a bear. There is another chainsaw carving of a mountain lion where a tree used to stand near a covered footbridge on the back nine. There is a gazebo at the top of the hill by the 13th tee-box, offering shade from the sun or shelter from a rain shower, and a beautiful view of the course. There are also small trash cans available at every tee box. The clubhouse has restrooms, refrigerated sports and soft drinks, as well as small light snacks. I would highly recommend this course to golfers that want to sharpen their short game and practice putting on executive course quality grass and greens without the longer holes and higher prices. You can borrow golf clubs at no extra cost, and fill out a punch card 10 times to earn a free 11th round. You can also win a free round if you get a hole in one. This course is worth every penny and fun every time I play.
10 months ago
Great par 3 course in berks/lancaster county. The greens are well maintained and is appropriate for kids and first time golfers. Can use it to work on your short game for cheap. $10 on weekdays and $15 on weekends. They have lights so there is availability to play in evening. They also have a putting green for practice.
3 years ago
Anyone in the area has to stop and play this course. As a par 3 course it is short and sweet, yet so much fun. Rental clubs come with the golf, so you don't even have to worry about bringing your own. This place is in a fantastic condition and plays extremely well. One of the best par 3 courses I've played, recommend for anyone.
a year ago
Brought my beginner friends, but I'm a regular player myself. This 18 hole par 3 is great! They had clubs included in entry fee. The greens were soft, nice. Distances range from 50 - 90 yards. I will be returning to play my friends here again!
8 months ago
First par 3 course I have tried and was an amazing experience! Staff is very nice and helpful! Played 2 rounds couldn't get enough! Watch out for water hole harder than it looks!
7 months ago