The 7150 yard, professionally maintained, Mountain Course. Built by the Christman family from 1991 to 2003, the completion of 18 holes on the mountain create a new dramatic layout for everyone to enjoy. The first four holes play uphill through an old maple sugar bush with a combination of a par 3, two 4′s and a par 5. The next 6 holes cross streams and ponds following great golf terrain around our own “amen” corner to the top of the course at the 10th. tee. Have a snack at the Dog House before playing the 11th. — at 620 yards this double dog leg will take energy. Holes 12 through 17 gradually bring you down the mountain exposing a full time spectacular view of the Mountain valleys to the East and South. Here on the 18th tee a straight tee shot to a dropping, terraced fairway leaves a satisfying short iron to a perched green, (who said this game is hard?). There is only one thing left to decide, do I play it again right now or do I wait until tomorrow.
Pilgrim’s Oak • Peach Bottom, PA • pilgrimsoak.com • 717-548-3011
Hole No. 12 • Par 3 • 192 Yards
Oftentimes, the best golf courses are the ones hardest to find. Pilgrim’s Oak, tucked away in southern Lancaster County, PA, is a prime example. There are no major towns nearby and to get there you have to share the road with John Deere tractors and Amish horse-and-buggys. But despite the directional challenges and solid-lined, no-passing lanes, the layout has become a favorite destination for both locals and
