POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA. - The Pocono Mountains are celebrating the beginning of spring and the 2011 playing season (www.poconosgolf.com) by taking advantage of specials from over 35 golf courses in the region.
Located within easy drive of New York City, Philadelphia and New Jersey, most golf courses are offering early stay-and-play rates around or below $100, including:
Buck Hill Golf Club: This classic Donald Ross design is opening its spring season with a “Pay One Greens Fee, Get a Second One Free” promotion from April 9-June 15. Call 570-595-7730 for details or visit www.buckhillgolfclub.com.
Free Golf April at Shawnee Inn: As part of its 2011 Centennial celebration, The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is offering free golf to guests from April 3 to April 28. For mid-week rates as low as $106, guests receive one-night accommodation, breakfast and a round of golf, including a cart at the renowned course that opened in 1911 and is A.W. Tillinghast’s first American design. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE or visit www.shawneeinn.com
Spring Weekend Golf Tournament at Pocono Palace Resort: Couples will enjoy a romantic golf getaway at the Pocono Palace Resort, April 28-May 1. Set in a beautiful mountain setting, this nine-hole regulation course is perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy closest-to-pin and straightest and longest drive contests as well cocktail parties, a wine and cheese meet-and-greet, a complimentary sunset Italian feast, dinner at Fat Paulie’s and live entertainment. For more details visit www.covepoconoresorts.com.
Fernwood Hotel and Resort Spring Golf Package: Experience a round of golf on the rolling fairways of this 18-hole gem and get one night accommodation for rates that start at just $69 per person. For even more value, book two nights’ accommodation and two rounds of golf for just $138 per person. Offer is valid from April 1 to June 2. Visit www.fernwoodhotel.com.
Mount Airy Golf Club: Designed after Sports Illustrated’s “18 Best Holes of Golf,” Mount Airy will open its season April 1 with rates between $20-$25 for nine holes or $37-$45 for 18 holes during the month of April. See www.mountairycasino.com.
Mountain Manor: Offering $35 rounds on weekdays and $45 rates on weekends for unlimited play during April. Call 570-223-1290 or visit www.mountainmanor.com
