Jack Frost National Golf Club

Jack Frost National Golf Club sits in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, approximately twenty miles south of Scranton. Designed by Terry LaGree and opened in the late 1970s, the course occupies rolling, forested terrain characteristic of the region's mountain resort landscape. The layout takes advantage of natural elevation changes and mature woodland corridors that define individual holes and frame the playing experience. LaGree's routing works through varied topography, with holes that climb, descend, and traverse slopes across the property. The design incorporates the area's natural features—rock outcroppings, stands of hardwood and pine, and seasonal water features—into the strategic demands of the course. Fairways often require positioning off the tee to set up approach angles, and greens are typically elevated or contoured to reward accurate iron play. The mountain setting means elevation changes factor into club selection throughout the round. Jack Frost National serves as the centerpiece of a residential and resort community in the Poconos, a region long associated with seasonal recreation. The course operates as part of a larger amenity package that includes skiing and other mountain activities. The layout appeals to golfers seeking a mountain golf experience within driving distance of the Philadelphia and New York metropolitan areas, offering a setting distinct from the flatter courses common to those regions.