Glen Oak at Glen Oak Country Club

Glen Oak Country Club sits in the rolling hills of northeastern Pennsylvania, just outside Clarks Summit in Lackawanna County. The course was designed by James Harrison and Ferdinand Garbin, two architects who worked in the region during the early-to-mid twentieth century when many private clubs were establishing themselves in communities around Scranton and the surrounding valleys. The layout takes advantage of the natural terrain common to this part of Pennsylvania, with elevation changes and mature tree-lined fairways that define the playing corridors.

The course reflects the design sensibilities of its era, with routing that works with rather than against the topography. Holes move through wooded sections and more open areas, requiring players to manage both distance control on uphill and downhill approaches and accuracy off the tee where trees narrow landing zones. The property's natural contours create variety in stance and shot-making throughout the round.

Glen Oak serves as a traditional private club for the Clarks Summit area, maintaining a membership-focused environment typical of clubs established in smaller northeastern cities during the twentieth century. The course provides a straightforward test of golf suited to regular play, with enough character in its terrain and tree placement to reward local knowledge and thoughtful course management. It remains a fixture in the local golf community, offering a classic layout shaped by the landscape of the Endless Mountains region.