Staff WriterLet’s be honest—there are golf resorts, and then there’s Nemacolin golf and Spa resort, a place so lavishly over-the-top it makes your average country club look like a pitch-and-putt behind a petrol station.
Nestled in the woodsy hills of Pennsylvania, Nemacolin isn’t just a resort—it’s a small kingdom where golf is just the beginning of your royal tour.
Now, I’ve traipsed across a fair few fairways in my time, but the Nemacolin golf resort experience truly is “amazing all on its own,” as they modestly put it. But hang up your spikes for a second, because once you step off the 18th green, the adventure’s only getting started.
Here, your trip is tailored tighter than a tour pro’s pre-shot routine, thanks to a cadre of personal butlers who act as your concierge, caddie, and cruise director rolled into one.
“What’s beautiful about our property is that we really curate your itinerary to take advantage of your time off the course,” says Christopher Baran, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We can fill up the calendar as full or as little as you want.”
And fill it they can. Want to shoot clay pigeons instead of pars? The Rod & Range Club sprawls over 500 acres and lets you channel your inner sharpshooter, with a pro and a trapper in tow to make sure the only thing you miss is your tee time.
For those after a quieter kind of thrill—or maybe just a break from the four-putts—there’s the Woodlands Spa, a 40-room sanctuary where the only wedges involved are the cucumber ones over your eyes.
With cold plunges, hot stones, acupuncture, and a sports science setup, this 10,000-square-foot haven is the ideal place to recover from a round or recover from your group chat’s golf banter.
Meanwhile, the golfers looking to actually improve their game (what a concept!) can duck into the resort’s four-year-old Golf Academy. It’s got Trackman, high-speed video, and all the gadgets NASA probably wanted for the moon landing. PGA Professionals are on hand to ensure your swing ends up more Tiger, less tin cup.
But what would a day at Nemacolin Golf Resort be without good grub to follow? Enter Gusto!—an exclamation mark-worthy northern Italian affair with handmade pasta, seafood, and a bar that’s as inviting as a tap-in birdie.
If you’re after something more casual, swing by The Peak. It’s a family-friendly all-season hub where you can follow your pizza with axe throwing. That’s right—golf and axes, together at last.
And for those craving a grown-up escape, the recently revamped Falling Rock—now an adults-only hideaway for guests aged 16 and over—is your luxurious cocoon. With just 42 rooms and its own private pool, it’s where indulgence gets a room number.
Of course, there’s also a newly rebranded casino, accessible by resort shuttle, packed with blackjack, craps, and more poker faces than a 2003 WSOP final table.
At the heart of it all? The people.
“We have some of the most authentic people here on our staff,” says Baran. “Our owner, Maggie Hardy, says her two bosses are the associates and the guests.
You’ll get a one-of-a-kind experience here. Our hospitality is second to none. We are in the middle of nowhere, and we’re proud of it.”
That’s the thing about Nemacolin. It may be off the beaten path, but it’s a trail worth taking. Because this isn’t just another luxury stay—it’s an all-senses, full-send immersion in curated golf glory, world-class relaxation, and a side of clay pigeons.
And if you can’t enjoy yourself here… well, perhaps the sport’s just not for you.
