Next few weeks are hectic with work. Going on parental leave towards the end of July, which should make things more manageable. DM me and we can figure something out.
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I don’t understand the irrational love for Dalessandro’s, and I have lived in the neighborhood for a decade. They’re rude, the line outside is long even in the worst of weather, there is no place to sit down, and the steak is average.
Do yourself a favor and go across the street to Chubby’s, where they’re friendly, serve you beer on tap, you can sit down, get your steak quickly, and they have curly fries.
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I’m here for this take
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I couldn’t agree more. Last time I was there was 3-4 years ago after hacking it around at Ace Club and I couldn’t leave fast enough. Thought the food was shit and the people were jerks. And this is from someone living in south Philly.
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Hey all. I am moving to Bala Cynwyd right of City Ave by the LA fitness. I am currently in the NC Roost and have been only moderately involved as I am planning a wedding, moving, and was until recently severely limited by a torn Patellar Tendon. I am playing golf a lot and my index is finally starting to trend in the right direction. I’m very new to golf been playing for about 3 years (but really was only seriously playing for a year pre injury and have gotten back to normal about 3 months ago). Looking to get much more involved this August and will probably go MIA again in September when I get married but am hoping to be much more involved in 2024 and would love to join any roost groups chats or get out sometime in late July - mid August. Would appreciate any intel about the course scene or golf in general in the GAP. EDIT I am moving up July 14th. And will be flying solo until my Fiancee comes up Labor Day weekend
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Welcome to the area. I am sure @MikeRevak , our fearless leader will get you hooked up. July 15th is our big tourny this year but that might be a little difficult the day after a move. Once you get into our forum group you will see people posting about playing weekly.
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Just added you into our private Roost threads here on the Refuge. To see visibility on our various rounds and meet-ups (including the big one on July 15th that BJ mentioned), join our league on Unknown Golf here!
If you think you’d be interested in our big season-finale event at Jeffersonville, more info on that can be found in this thread.
Sunday golf?
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Already playing at 9:30am, seriously considering meeting up with you for a double header…
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I’ll join ya flex
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Hey, Philly. Some friends and I are heading to the Poconos (Mt. Pocono/ Tannersville/ Stroudsburg) for a long weekend in mid-September, and we’re looking to play a few rounds of golf while there. Looks like the last discussion about courses in the area was almost 3 years ago, so I’m asking for some local knowledge again in case anything has changed since then. Here’s the list of courses we’re looking to choose from:
- Jack Frost
- Split Rock
- Mout Airy
- Pocono Manor
- Pocono Farms*
- Great Bear
- Shawnee
*Private, but a previous post mentioned it’s possible to get on by either asking or mentioning that you’re staying at a resort nearby.
I’d appreciate it if anyone can share any info, comment on which courses to play or stay away from, or add any courses that aren’t on the list.
For reference, we’re likely staying at a not-yet-booked AirBnB, so I’m also open to suggestions for lodging if anyone has any recommendations.
Thanks!
I can only speak for JF, Bear, and Airy. The first two you can’t go wrong with. More depends where you are staying. As for Mt. Airy, not a fan. Pretty gimmicky. Unless you want to hit the casino after, you have better choices elsewhere.
Kind of depending on where you are staying and how much driving you are looking to do, would kind of tell you where you want to play. Are you trying to do 36? Just a couple days?
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Thanks! Happy to drive 30-45 minutes if the course is worth it. The BnBs we’re looking at are all 10 miles or less from Mount Airy, since we’ll likely get to the casino one or two of the nights. Looking to play 27/36 on a Saturday and 18 on a Sunday (or the other way around). You sort of reaffirmed my thoughts on Airy – a previous post mentioned that it’s a collection of replica holes, so I think we’ll still visit Airy, but for the casino instead of the golf.
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If you are looking for playing over 18 in a day, the best pairing would be JF/Split Rock, or Great Bear/Shawnee for logistical purposes.
All of them are going to be similar. Tree lined holes, elevation change. JF is the most expensive, but is also the best kept. I have never had poor conditions there.
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I’ve heard good things about Hideway Hills. I’ve never played there personally though.
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Anyone else in here mostly down the shore on weekends in the summer? Always trying to find a group to play with down there. In Ocean City or Sea Isle from about mid May through September, again on weekends.
Seaview
Avalon
Shore Gate
Ballamore
Green Tree
McCullough’s
Then two decent 9 hole courses:
Heritage Links
Pines at Clermont
I personally hate hideaway and will never go back, but they have lodging on site and are favorably priced so I can see the appeal lol
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What do you hate about it? My friends who love it are not golfing sickos like us.
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