
Three Ponds Course
Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Club

About this course
Three Ponds at Knoebels boasts an understated charm, woven into the fabric of Central Pennsylvania's amusement park heartland. Carved from rolling, wooded terrain near Elysburg, its 1968 George Fazio design, enhanced by later work from his nephew Tom Fazio, presents a parkland-style experience. The fairways are generous, the greens relatively flat, and the overall feel is of a course meant to be enjoyed by golfers of all skill levels. While Three Ponds isn't a tournament venue, its appeal lies in its accessibility and relaxed atmosphere. A haven for the local golfing community, Three Ponds offers a respite from the more demanding championship layouts, favoring playability over punishing challenges. Its three signature ponds add beauty and provide strategic considerations. Beyond the course, Three Ponds is known for its close ties to Knoebels Amusement Resort. Many a family day trip involves a morning round followed by an afternoon of roller coasters and funnel cakes, cementing its place as a beloved fixture in the region's recreational landscape.
Quick facts
- Location
- Elysburg, PA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1967
- Designer
- Steven Jepko Sr.
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,247 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.1/127
Getting there
The journey to Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Club begins at either Harrisburg International (MDT), roughly ninety minutes south, or the closer regional option of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP), situated about an hour to the northeast in the heart of Pennsylvania's coal country. From either airport, the drive winds through the rolling terrain of central Pennsylvania's river valleys, transitioning from interstate commerce corridors into quieter state routes that trace the contours of the Susquehanna River watershed. The final approach descends into Elysburg, a small borough nestled in Columbia County, where the landscape shifts to the intimate, wooded terrain characteristic of the region - a fitting prelude to the club's secluded three-pond setting, where championship golf unfolds in the quiet sanctuary of the Pennsylvania countryside.

FAQ
Common questions about Three Ponds
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Three Ponds was designed by Steven Jepko Sr..
Yes. Three Ponds is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Three Ponds is 71.
Three Ponds plays 6,247 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Three Ponds is 127.
Three Ponds is a 18-hole course.



