Monterey Country Club, Golf course in Blue Ridge Summit, United States
Monterey Country Club is a nine-hole golf course in the mountainous region of Pennsylvania, set between Mount Dunlap and Monterey Peak. The layout includes a driving range, a putting green, and a clubhouse with refreshment and social areas.
The area around Monterey Mountain pass saw both Confederate and Union forces move through it during the 1863 Gettysburg campaign, making it a point of military movement in that conflict. The land later transitioned from a mountain swamp to recreational use, eventually becoming a golf course.
Golfers from the Washington D.C. and Baltimore areas have been coming to this mountain retreat for summer recreation across many generations. Playing here feels more like a day in the mountains than a typical club visit.
The hilly terrain can be demanding, so sturdy footwear is a good idea before heading out on the course. Visiting on a weekday or outside peak summer months tends to allow for a more relaxed round.
The course was built on what was once a mountain swamp, which left natural dips and unusual elevation shifts between holes. This origin makes the ground behave differently from most modern courses, where the terrain is typically leveled out.
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