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Lackawanna County
Pennsylvania Golf Courses : Lackawanna County
Created on August 13, 1878 from part of Luzerne County, was the last county to be created. It was named for the Lackawanna River, a name meaning (stream that forks). Scranton, the county seat, was laid out in 1841, incorporated as a borough in 1856, and became a city on April 23, 1866. It was named for the Scranton family, its founders. The county adopted a home rule charter in April 1976. The last county created, Lackawanna lies in the area bitterly disputed with Connecticut settlers in the Yankee Pennamite Wars and with the Indians who treasured the Wyoming Valley. Scranton, founded 1840 at Slocum Hollow, was Wilkes Barre’s rival and as the northern anthracite field expanded became wealthier. The Scranton family has been leaders for more than a century. The Scranton brothers developed anthracite iron smelting which led to the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company, a major economic factor until it was moved to New York in 1902. The area was a center of labor unrest in 1877 and in all the major anthracite mine strikes. The coal industry declined greatly in the late 1920s, revived during World War II, and fell again in the 1960s. A small amount of coal is still surface mined. Railroads once flourished, as the principal means of exporting the coal. Textiles, silk, succeeded by rayon, followed by nylon, have been important products. Lumber is still produced, but Lackawanna is not a significant farming county; 14 percent of the land is farmland. Unemployment became a problem for the region after World War II. William Warren Scranton, banker and politician, was among the first to plan an economic recovery after the coal industry collapsed in the 1960s, emphasizing a diversified business environment. Let’s see the Pennsylvania golf courses in Lackawanna County.
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Pennsylvania Golf Courses : Lackawanna County
Country Club of Scranton
Address:
Morgan Highway
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Phone: 570-587-3514
Holes: 27
Par: 71
Rating: 71.5
Slope: 124
Status: Private
Season: April 1 thru November 1
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
This club has three nine hole courses that are played in three eighteen hole combinations. These are very difficult courses, however, water hazards only come into play on three of the twenty-seven holes. The greens are well manicured and extremely fast. The fairways are very hilly and narrow, so don't expect many level lies.
Elkview Country Club
Address:
Road 1 Crystal Lake
Carbondale, PA 18407
Phone: 570-222-4555
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Rating: 71.2
Slope: 118
Status: Private
Season: April 15 thru December 1
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
This beautiful and hilly course features tree-lined fairways varying from wide to narrow in width. Since the terrain is so undulating, golfers will be forced to hit from off many uphill and downhill lies. The greens are small and fast.
Elmhurst Country Club
Address:
Gardner Road
Moscow, PA 18444
Phone: 570-842-7011
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Rating: N/A
Slope: N/A
Status: Private
Season: April 1 thru November 15
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
This is a course that has both hilly and flat terrain. The fairways are narrow, and the greens are of medium size and speed. There is water coming into play on four holes.
Glen Oak Country Club
Address:
251 Oakford Road
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Phone: 570-587-4024
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Rating: 72.2
Slope: 136
Status: Private
Season: April 1 thru November 1
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
This course is very challenging because of its large greens that are easy to three putt on and narrow fairways. In addition, water hazards come into play on five holes, placing a premium on shot accuracy. Most of the fairways are tree lined, but a few are wide open.
Glenmaura National Golf Course
Address:
100 Glenmaura National Blvd
Moosic, PA 18507
Phone: 570-341-9552
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Rating: 73.6
Slope: 133
Status: Private
Season: April 1 thru October 31
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
This interesting course was built on a mountain. There are wetland areas in front of all the tee boxes. The fairways are wide, but they are lined by large rocks and trees, and the greens are average-sized and fast.
Lakeland Golf Club
Address:
Route 107
Fleetville, PA 18420
Phone: 570-945-9983
Holes: 9
Par: 64
Rating: N/A
Slope: N/A
Status: Public
Season: April 1 thru October 31
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
This executive course gets a majority of its business from ladies, and its pro shop exclusively sells ladies' apparel and accessories. The family-operated course is well-liked for its picturesque country setting and well-maintained greens and fairways. The greens are undulating and the fairways are wide open and lined with spruce trees. Water hazards come into play on three holes. Hole 5, 195-yard, par 4, requires a tee shot over a pond.
Marjon Golf Course
Address:
Golf Club and Griffin Road
Moscow, PA 18444
Phone: 570-842-7922
Holes: 9
Par: 70
Rating: N/A
Slope: N/A
Status: Public
Season: April 1 thru October 31
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
This course is situated on gently rolling terrain and features well-maintained greens. The short yardage makes it good for seniors and beginners. Although there are no sand bunkers on the course, water does come into play on several holes.
Pine Hills Country Club
Address:
140 South Keyser Ave
Taylor, PA 18517
Phone: 570-562-0138
Holes: 27
Par: 71
Rating: N/A
Slope: N/A
Status: Public
Season: Open All Year
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
This facility has an eighteen hole regulation course and a nine hole par 3 course. The Eighteen Hole Course is a relatively easy design that's recommended for beginners or players who want to improve their game. There are no sand bunkers, no water hazards and very few trees incorporated into the course design. The greens are in good condition and are well-manicured. The par 3 course is also great for beginners and for those who want to practice the short game.
Scottish Glen Golf Course
Address:
Route 247
Crystal Lake, PA 18407
Phone: 570-222-3676
Holes: 9
Par: 70
Rating: N/A
Slope: N/A
Status: Public
Season: May 1 thru October 31
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
This very scenic course is located near Crystal Lake, ten miles from the Elk Mountains, and lies in the middle of the woods surrounded by trees. The clubhouse is the old Fern Hall Mansion built in 1916 and made of stone. Most of the fairways are straight with a few in dogleg configurations. Water hazards in the form of ponds and sand bunkers are located in various locations.
Scranton Canoe Club
Address:
Point Road
Lake Winola, PA 18411
Phone: 570-378-9982
Holes: 9
Par: 60
Rating: N/A
Slope: 104
Status: Private
Season: April 1 thru October 31
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
This is a course with wide but mostly tree-lined fairways. The greens are medium-sized and slow. All the holes are well bunkered, but there is no water in play. Guests must be accompanied by a member in order to play this course. There are additional sets of tees that can be used when playing an eighteen hole round.
Summit Hills Golf Club
Address:
1235 Country Club Road
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Phone: 570-586-4427
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Rating: 68.7
Slope: 117
Status: Public
Season: Open All Year
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
This course has water that comes into play on seven holes, mostly on the back nine. Every hole has grass bunkers and at least one sand bunker. The greens are fast. A difficult hole is 18, a 440-yard, par 5, which has a pond sitting directly in the middle of the fairway and a large sand bunker protecting the front of the green.
Thornhurst Country Club
Address:
143 Country Club Estates
Thornhurst, PA 18424
Phone: 570-472-9079
Holes: 9
Par: 62
Rating: N/A
Slope: N/A
Status: Public
Season: April 1 thru November 1
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
This small executive course was built on rolling terrain. A water hazard comes into play on one hole, and there are several extremely small sand bunkers on the course. The small greens are well-manicured and basically level. One of the main difficulties to this course is the numerous trees that line its fairways are protect its greens. This is an excellent course for beginners or experienced players who wish to work on their short game.
Wemberly Hills Golf Course
Address:
Wemberly Road
Scott Township, PA 18447
Phone: 570-563-1902
Holes: 9
Par: 72
Rating: N/A
Slope: N/A
Status: Public
Season: April 1 thru December 31
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
This course has been under new ownership since 1991, and the new owners have built a clubhouse, restaurant and bar, and are continuing to upgrade the course design. The course is currently in good condition, and the greens are well maintained. The flat terrain is easy to walk. Even though the fairways are tree lined, they still afford generous landing areas. The small greens are fast, and water hazards (ponds) come into play on two holes.
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