Ironwood Golf Club, just outside Exeter, is a beautifully maintained 18-hole course that mixes open fairways with mature forest and water features. It’s a classic country layout that challenges without overwhelming, stretching just under 6,400 yards from the tips.
The front nine is more forgiving, with wider landing areas and gentle slopes that let you swing freely. The back nine tightens up considerably, featuring a series of holes that test course management—especially the closing stretch, where water and bunkers guard well-contoured greens.
Ironwood’s charm comes from its balance—walkable, scenic, and well-run. The staff know their regulars, the greens roll beautifully, and the pace of play is always steady. For golfers in Huron County or those passing through, it’s a reliable, affordable round with genuine rural character.
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
