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3 Tips for Golfing at Woodloch

You’re only a scenic two-hour drive away from an unforgettable mountainside golf getaway at Woodloch Resort, one of the best Poconos resorts for couples. Golf is a game of inches. For most, it takes years of practice to master the art of the swing. The most important thing to remember when playing a round of golf at The Country Club at Woodloch Springs is to have fun! To make your Pennsylvania trip more enjoyable, we have some helpful tips to consider when traveling to breathtaking Woodloch.

Wear Suitable Golf Attire

Golf attire is unmistakable even if you’re not an avid golfer. Golfers don’t wear slick pants, comfy collared short tees, visors, sunglasses and spiked shoes for nothing. Each article plays a vital role in maximizing your level of play and comfort while keeping your body cool and protected from the sun. It’s recommended to wear golf pants and shoes. These pants are flexible and keep out moisture. The shoes have small spikes to keep you grounded when you’re bending, twisting and swinging. You’ll want to sport a dry-fit, breathable, collared short tee. Regular cotton on a hot day will stick to your body, limiting full motion. Sunglasses, visors, and sunscreen are a must on sunny days as spending 4-6 hours in the sun can be straining on your retinas and skin.

Bring the Essentials

Now that you’re dressed for success let’s discuss what to bring along. Bringing the right attitude is #1. Golf is a challenging game. It can take a toll on both the body and mind. Be prepared to miss a short putt, shank a chip shot, and duff a drive—this is normal; we’re not on the PGA Tour. Remember to have fun. If you’re worried about kinks in your swing or looking to improve, take a professional golf lesson, a specialty here at Woodloch. Golf instruction starts at just $25. For those shooting in the 70s and below: first of all, way to go; second of all, bring your “A” game because the tee shots are lengthy and challenging. For everyone else, there are four tee locations on each hole so know your skill level before arrival. Always remember to bring golf clubs, a golf glove, an umbrella or coat (in case of rain), and an appetite!

Enjoy Post-Round Libations

After a relaxing round of golf, slip into the Woodloch Springs Grille Room for fine cuisine and drinks. The Grille Room has spectacular views of holes 9 and 18, delicious scallops, salmon, and steak, and refreshing specialty martinis. Our seasonal outdoor seating is a must in the summer.

Best Poconos Resorts for Couples

After a memorable afternoon of golf and an evening of dinner and drinks, head back to your sensational Woodloch Springs home, the golf course community. Seek out a two-bedroom Cedar vacation rental, and you’ll understand why we’re one of the best Poconos resorts for couples. Cap off the night with a beverage on your private deck. A golf getaway has never been this relaxing, luxurious, and accessible.

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Get Ready for the Best Golf Season of Your Life | Woodloch Resort

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Get Ready for the Best Golf Season of Your Life

Grab Your Clubs and Get Out on the Green

Winter is about to thaw, and spring will blossom, the bees will buzz, and you’ll get to dust off your golf clubs. When you book a golf vacation with one of the best all inclusive mountain resorts in Pennsylvania, Woodloch Resort, you’ll have access to our 18-hole championship golf course. So pack up your clubs, and bring your tees — we’ve got a lot to offer you this golf season!

GETTING READY FOR GOLF SEASON

Getting ready for golf season is exciting; spring is on the horizon, and bright green grass is finally showing through on the ground. The warmer days also make it great! Here at Woodloch, we’ve got lots of spots for you to refresh your game after the long winter. When packing for your getaway, you’re going to want to make sure you’ve got the right clothing — some nice golf pants and collared shirts will do the trick! You can also call the Country Club and see what the course attire is and if there are any restrictions.

GOLFING AT WOODLOCH

Golfing at Woodloch offers everything you could want! A stunning, 18-hole, championship course showcases fern-carpeted forests, lush wetlands, and meadows. One of the best holes to play is the challenging 14th hole which involves a lovely waterfall carved into the mountainside. While it is a challenging course, all skill levels can definitely enjoy!

INDOOR FACILITIES FOR PRACTICE

For those gloomy days when you can’t quite make it on the course, we’ve got our indoor performance facility for you to use! With two different greens for you to choose from, both 9 and 18 holes, you’ll be able to grab a drink and take a swing. You can use the indoor practice facility even on sunny days just to perfect your stroke, but we guarantee you’ll enjoy getting outside on the course on a beautiful day!

However you choose to enjoy your golf getaway, we know that you’ll have a blast at one of the leading all inclusive mountain resorts in Pennsylvania, Woodloch Resort! We’ve got everything from golf instructors to indoor practice facilities to the real deal, 18-hole, championship course — and even mini golf for the whole family! Spend a few days getting acquainted with all that we have to offer our golfers, and don’t forget to check out our Stay & Play packages!

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A Look into the PGA Professionals Tournament Through the Eyes of Woodloch's Director of Golf | Woodloch Resort

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The PGA Professionals Tournament Through The Eyes of John Pillar

~Shared by Chase Borden

I had the pleasure to sit down with the Director of Golf at Woodloch Springs, John Pillar, and discuss his experiences at the PGA Professional National Championship held last week at Philadelphia Cricket Club.

As the President of the Philadelphia Section for the PGA of America, John had the privilege to represent as the host section and compete in the event. John explained in an interview with Phil Blackmar what an honor it was to represent the section in the tournament. John also mentioned to me what an honor it was to represent his home course of Woodloch Springs.

John made the cut to the top 70 and finished 58th in the country and credits some of his success to gearing up his game at Woodloch Springs, which has very similar green conditions to Philiadelphia Cricket Club. “Many of the green complexes are of similar difficulty, which helped me when I needed to recover for pars.”

John had a difficult schedule approaching the event. He had to sneak in practice time between our Folds of Honor Golf Tournament and his eldest son’s high school graduation. With all of this on his plate, he still made us very proud at Woodloch Resort by putting on an incredible performance. John said that he credits his success in the tournament to the practice he put in on Woodloch’s difficult course, some one on one sessions with Woodloch’s new Director of Instruction Jason Kuiper, and of course to his NIKEGOLF gear, which you will always see him sporting around the golf club.

If you are familiar with John Pillar, you know he is a huge family man, and it turns out his family played a large role in his successful round. While trying to get back into the mix on the second day on hole 7, John’s family members were watching as he hit a shot to 1‘ and then realized his oldest son had driven 2.5 hours to watch and support his father in hopes he would climb the leaderboard, which he did. This was an emotional time during the round, and it spurred John on to a couple more birdies and into contention. “ I didn’t realize he was even there until he whistled to me, and it brought tears to my eyes at a critical time of the round.”

Finally John had the opportunity to be on The Golf Channel for the segment The Golf Fix with Michael Breed. On this segment John Pillar gave insight as to how he hones in his short game consistency. This was a very appropriate time for such an interview because Woodloch has just announced the development of its very own Woodloch Golf Academy. The segment gives a sneak-peak at some of the things you can learn in upcoming events from the academy.

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Woodloch Honors Local Fallen Hero in Folds of Honor Golf Classic | Woodloch Resort

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Woodloch Honors Local Fallen Hero with “Folds of Honor”

~shared by Chase Borden

“Freedom does not come without a price. We may sometimes take for granted the many liberties we enjoy in America, but they have all been earned through the ultimate sacrifice paid by so many of the members of our armed forces.” –Charlie Dent

For the past two years Woodloch Springs has had the honor to host the Folds of Honor Golf Classic. This tournament brings a holiday feel to the golf course, as players come out to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Humvees were placed on the golf course and local troops came to tend the flags for each group as they entered the 9^th and 18^th green. The event is a miniature Memorial Day celebrated at our Pocono resort.

Each year Woodloch honors a local hero. This year that hero was Lance CPL Jacob W. Beisel of Lackawaxen. Jacob graduated from Wallenpaupack Area High School and joined the Marines in September of 2003. He was assigned USMC 3^rd Battalion, 8^th Marine regiment, 2^nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. He had just started his second tour in Iraq when he was killed while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq on March 31, 2006. He was just 21 years old, although he did not have any children an Honorary Scholarship will be awarded in his name and will honor his legacy for years to come.

The Folds of Honor provides annual educational scholarships to the military families of those who have been killed or disabled while in active duty. Since its establishment the Folds of Honor has given 7,500 scholarships. Woodloch has since been working to add to that number each year by hosting its Folds of Honor Golf Classic.

I was given the privilege of spending the day on the course with the PGA Honorary President Allen Wronowski. Mr. Wronowski is a member of the PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame and was named Director of Golf Development and Relations in 2014 for the Folds of Honor Foundation. We made our way around the course taking pictures with each group of golfers, Mr. Wronowski personally thanked each of the 120 players for being there to support the Folds of Honor organization and our local fallen hero Lance CPL Jacob W. Beisel.

Last year the tournament raised just under $10,000 to help fund a scholarship which went to Sean & Ryan Sweeny, son of SSG Paul Sweeny. This year we are proud to announce that we have exceeded our $10,000 mark in fundraising.

If you are looking for an excuse to get out on the golf course in the future, there is no better excuse than signing up for next year’s Folds of Honor Tournament; you will have a great time while supporting the family of a local hero.