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April 27 2022

Scott Greens Golf Club is a premier 9 hole course located in Scott Township which offers year round lessons, indoor swing simulator, miniature golf, lessons from a top 100 instructor, and a golf academy for all ages. Scott Greens Golf Club is a relatively smaller course as it is only 9 holes. It is located in a very nice neighborhood surrounded by a few businesses and down the road for my favorite driving range in the area, “Pops“.

Course Details

Address: 455 Green Grove Rd, Scott Township, PA 18447

Phone Number: 570 254 6979

Website: www.scottgreensgolfclub.com

Email: aswingforlife@aol.com

Cost: $15 for 9 Holes with a cart, $9 walking

Par: 34

Total Yardage: 1,934

Holes: 9

Reservations Required: No but available

Carts: Yes

Course Type: Public with memberships

Club House: Yes

Amenities: Food, Outdoor Patio, Indoor Swing Hitting Center with virtual golf, Golf Lessons, Golf Clinics, Golf Academy, Miniature Golf

Pro Shop: Yes

Club Rentals: Yes

Driving Range: No

Putting Green: No

Dress Code: No dress code for playing a round but golf shirts, and pants for tournaments.

Scott Greens is a 9 Hole Course with Endless Opportunities

Scott Greens Golf Club is rather small in comparison to most of the courses in the area. Tight fairways and short holes make up the majority of the course. A few scenic holes nestled between trees and bends make the course very scenic and challenging for a 9 hole course.

Scott Greens Hitting Center

Scott Green offers an indoor Golf Simulator fixed with a variety of different courses for year round play for $25 per hour. Reservations are preferred but not required with daily specials available. Make sure you go to their website to reserve a spot.

Swing for Life Golf Academy at Scott Greens Golf Club

The Academy has been in operation for 25 years offering instruction to juniors and women looking to advance their abilities. The academy offers clinics periodically throughout the season as well as short game clinics. Lessons available at request and reservations can be made via their website.

Memberships

Scott Greens offers a limited number of memberships er season with special perks and benefits to their members. Ranging from $250-$999 per year memberships give players access to lessons, course play, hitting center and golf simulator. Check out their page for details regarding memberships.

Scott Greens Golf Club is an enjoyable course if you are looking for a round of golf with limited wait times and a good pace of play. Definitely check this course out if you are in NEPA.

Brick

April 27 2022

Homestead Golf Course

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“The Course with the Peacocks”

Homestead Golf Course is located just on the outskirts of Carbondale, PA. Constructed in 1962, this 18 hole public course is a great course for a leisurely round for all levels of golfers and features all of the Northeastern Pennsylvania scenery. The courses front nine is more open than the back. Six par 4’s, one par 5 and two par 3’s make up the front. The back nine of the course is more of an iron’s game. Six par 3’s, and 3 par 4’s comprise the back nine.

Course Details

Address: 524 Fallbrook Road, Carbondale, PA 18407

Phone Number: (570) 282-5197

Email: golf@homesteadgolf.net

Cost: $15 for 9 holes, $30 for 18 holes

Par: 65

Front Nine: Par 35

Back Nine: Par 30

Total Yardage: 4,839

Holes: 18 Regulation

Reservations Required: No

Carts: Yes. Walking allowed

Course Type: Public

Club House: None

Amenities: None

Pro Shop: No

Club Rentals: No

Driving Range: None

Putting Green: None

Dress Code: None

Front 9

Vast Open Fairways

Homestead’s front nine is more of your traditional NEPA golf course, wide, longer fairways, with fields and rolling hills in the back drop. The play of the course is relatively easy for the average golfer but it does offer a few dog legs with close tree lines and out of bounds markers to each side which makes for more of a challenge. The course is very well kept and you will always see the grounds crew out there working on the course each time you go to play a round.

Back 9

Irons and more Irons

Homestead’s premier back nine is one of the more challenging aspects of the course. If you struggle hitting your irons off the tee, then this is not going to be your favorite 9. On the other hand, if you love your iron game then there back nine is something special. The back nine feature tough hole locations, smaller greens, and roads and obstacles to the left and right of a few of the holes. this is definitely the harder of the 2 that the course has to offer.

Things To Know about homestead Golf Course

A few things to know when planning your round at homestead:

The house located at the course used to open ad a club house but is no longer accessible to the public. The owner roams around the course on his golf cart fixed with scorecards, cart keys, balls and tees. If he is not there right when you show up, you may have to wait for him to pop down and pay. It is a cash only course but they do typically have change for you.

Homestead offers weekly leagues, typically starting at 5pm throughout the week. If you plan on playing a round in that time beware of the possibility of not being able to go out on league nights. To the left of hole number 13, there is a large barn which acts a chicken, and peacock coup. Stop and take a look at the beautiful creatures as the course has about 10 of them that are always visible. The last thing to take into account is that holes 17 and 18 are not accessible by golf cart, so you’ll need to park by the walking bridge at 18 and walk to the fairway and green on 17.

Homestead is a great course if you love NEPA golf. It is very laid back and is a great course to go out and have a relaxed round of golf. I highly recommend you check it out.

March 21 2022

An Afternoon at Nay Aug Park

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Display of the map for Nay Aug Park, Pennsylvania — Be sure to check the map for trail ideas!

Scranton, Pennsylvania’s third largest city, is home to the beautiful Nay Aug Park. The park features natural wonders, and family fun activities such as the Nay Aug Gorge, swimming pools, open fields, and some coal mine history. Additionally the Everhart Museum, play grounds, waterslides, and pet friendly waling paths are an afternoon must when visiting Scranton. This post will share some experiences and guides to enjoy an afternoon at Nay Aug Park.

Walking Trails of Nay Aug

The park offers a few different pet friendly (leashed up of course) walking trails, including the Davis Trail. A personal favorite, the David Trail spans the outside edge of the park and runs parallel to Roaring Brook. This 2 mile trail with access to over looks of the Nay Aug Gorge, a walking bridge across the Gorge and some great views of the Nay Aug Falls, is the most popular trail within the park. You can access Roaring Brook by taking Kanjorski Covered Bridge. Another spectacle of the park and easily accessible, the bridge offers great views of the Gorge, therefore this a popular spot for park goers. Swimming or accessing the gorge is strictly prohibited as fatalities have occurred in the Gorge. Signs are easily visible on where you are allowed to access.

On our visit to the park, Britt and I took our little pups, Cali and Peyton on the Davis Trail for a nice afternoon walk. The dogs loved it. All the sniffs and open areas for them to run around is exactly what we were looking for. We started at the beginning of the Davis Trail in the northwest corner of the park, and headed down to the Gorge. The trail offers a few different outlook and viewing points of the river below as well as tunnels and the old remnants of the railroad tracks that used to be bustling back when coal was king. The path itself is mostly gravel creating a comfortable hike that can be done regardless of skill or physical ability.

The Gorge

Waterfall of The Nay Aug Gorge — The Nay Aug Gorge roars in early spring

Formed over 11,500 years ago after the last Ice Age, the Gorge is one of Pennsylvania’s 27 National Park Service Natural Landmarks in Pennsylvania. Offering beautiful views of the valley, changing leaves in the fall, and a natural waterfalls, this Gorge is definitely a must see when visiting the park. Again, as stated. above, access to the water is off limits.

When Britt and I finally made it down to the viewing point for the Gorge, it was a perfect time to hydrate and for the pups take a little break. The viewing points offer great views and shaded areas for some cover on a hot summer day. The day that we decided to choose to do the park was a sunny yet cool day for an afternoon stroll, a perfect combination in my opinion. The park and trails were not as busy as the normally are in the summer, therefore it was a perfect day to get out.

David Wenzel Tree House

A Treehouse at Nay Aug Park in Pennsylvania — David Wenzel Treehouse via the Davis Trail

Offering more stunning views of the Gorge is the David Wenzel Tree House. This is a great spot to take your kids for a good view of the Gorge.

From the trail, the tree house really is something to stop and take in. The Davis Trail runs directly below the walking bridge to the edge of the tree house. You can access the bridge from the parking area, or trails above the Davis Trail.

The Everhart Museum

Another great activity to take in while visiting the park, is checking out the Everhart Museum. The museum was built in 1908 and offers education, art, science and natural history galleries. The museum offers a variety of different membership and community events for all to enjoy. If you plan on enjoying the museum for the afternoon, the fee is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors and students, and children are free. This is definitely worth the visit.

The Swimming Pools and Waterpark

Nay Aug offers 2 olympic sized community pools and a water slide for the kiddos to enjoy. Unfortunately at the moment the swimming complex is undergoing renovations and is closed to the public. However, once renovations are complete, the swimming pools are a great way to enjoy the sunshine and enjoy an afternoon at Nay Aug Park.

Grab a bite or some coffee at Blackwatch Cafe inside the park

Nestled at the northwest corner of the park is Blackwatch Cafe. This small, quant, and cute cafe is located just before the Davis Trails entrance. Grab a bite or a drink before your trek. They offer indoor and outdoor seating for their patrons.

Have a Picnic in the park

Picnic Area at Nay Aug Park in Pennsylvania — Grill and water hookups available!

The park offers large fields for relaxing and lounging. Additionally these field are great for family activities and get togethers. The park has 2 playgrounds, great for your little ones, as well as benches and grill pits. You can grab a bite at the acfe or pack your lunch for the day. 2 places I would recommend if you choose to bring your food is “Eden a Vegan Cafe”. Known for their vegan food and fares, this eatery is great for salads as well as their pizza and sandwiches. If Vegan is not your thing, no worries. Pick up a to go sandwich or light meal from Purple Pepper Deli & Farmstead. This Deli is a local favorite featuring a large menu so you will be sure to find something you enjoy.

Events and Conclusion for your Afternoon at Nay Aug Park

Nay Aug hosts a variety of different events year round, from Concerts, poetry reading and stand up comedy, as well as galleries and events in the museum. I highly recommend that you check their events page before planning a visit to the park. I hope this post helps you enjoy an afternoon at Nay Aug Park.