Springside Par 3 Golf Course — Local services in West Cocalico Township

Excellent course with exceptional PGA quality fast rolling greens. The putting surfaces are well kept and usually very receptive to backspin and soft landings. Bring a pitch mark repair tool; if you land on one of the greens there will be a ball mark somewhere. No fairway lanes mowed; just an apron cut around the greens. There are two holes cut, with the flag in either one of them to keep the greens from getting worn out in just one place on busy days. If you are in a large group, take the courtesy of moving the flag to the opposite hole before you move to the next tee, so the golfer(s) behind you don't have to putt through all of your fresh footprints. You can play into the hole that doesn't have the flag, but you better call it before you tee off, otherwise most consider it to be a one stroke penalty.

The course features a water hazard / pond at hole 8 and a few sand traps below steep hills. Most holes are very punishing if you overshoot the green; better 20 yards short than 10 yards long. Swing easy. Total yardage is 1,205 with 610 yds on the front nine and 595 on the back. The shortest holes are 50 yds to center of the green (#'s 4, 7, 12, and 14) and the longest holes are 87, 85, and 84 yds (#'s 18, 9, and 2 respectively). The last hole is uphill, with the clubhouse directly behind the green. No need to bring a club that hits beyond 85 - 90 yards on this course.

There is a pavilion with a vending machine near the outhouse by the 10th tee, near a chainsaw carving of a bear. There is another chainsaw carving of a mountain lion where a tree used to stand near a covered footbridge on the back nine. There is a gazebo at the top of the hill by the 13th tee-box, offering shade from the sun or shelter from a rain shower, and a beautiful view of the course. There are also small trash cans available at every tee box. The clubhouse has restrooms, refrigerated sports and soft drinks, as well as small light snacks. I would highly recommend this course to golfers that want to sharpen their short game and practice putting on executive course quality grass and greens without the longer holes and higher prices. You can borrow golf clubs at no extra cost, and fill out a punch card 10 times to earn a free 11th round. You can also win a free round if you get a hole in one. This course is worth every penny and fun every...

This is a picturesque par 3 golf course that is great for golfers with a wide range of skill levels.

The owner is very friendly and keeps the “fairways” and greens in great condition. The course takes about 2 hours to complete all 18 holes, and it is time well spent. Even if someone is brand new to the sport this is a great place to learn. The course is forgiving enough that almost all shots are in play, and clubs are provided if you don’t have them already.

Springside par 3 is one of my favorite summer outings and it is a great place to blow off steam at a...

Great little place for a great price to just go out and have some fun or practice your short game. You can play 18 holes for $8 total, which is amazing. The place is very well kept, the course is better kept that most full size courses.

Most holes range between 50 and 80 yards. I believe the longest was 86 or 89 yards. The course is tight so you have to keep an eye out for shank-o-potamuses, but they do have nets placed on potentially hazardous tee boxes. I'll definitely be returning here on a semi-regular basis.

Expect to be out there for about...