Codorus State Park - Red Course

@ericmbrennan

53

The only thing keeping this from a 5 star, is that it’s a mixed use park. Just wrapped up Red after playing Blue + Purple + Red in one day. But the Red course is absolutely stunning. Depending on what you’re looking for, it might be the crown jewel at Codorus. The Red layout feels like Purple’s meaner, more technical older brother. It’s got a world-class feel with breathtaking views, but the golf is not messing around. It’s wide open in spots, but somehow still incredibly technical. You’re shaping shots, landing with intent, and managing risk. It’s super fun because you get chances to throw big, but you can’t just mindlessly bomb. Codorus will remind you who’s boss. The lake and parking lots come into play on the front half. It’s manageable, but have fun on #7. It’s “that” peninsula hole that adds a real “don’t get cute” element off the tee. Things tighten up quick in the wooded back 9. There can be some brutal glances off the line. No joke. This is classic Codorus: hit your line or else. Miss the gap and you’re scrambling, pitching out, and bleeding strokes. Get your birdies while you can, because the bogeys show up unexpectedly, and they’re the painful kind. This course will happily hand you a “that felt like a good shot” bogey if you’re not disciplined.

@mightym98

51

Tee signs are inaccurate distance wise. Nice course though but wish they would bring the old layouts back.