How much is Harker's Hollow in Harmony Township?
Harker's Hollow, the Warren County golf course whose history reaches back to the 1920s, has been sold at auction for $800,000. Max Spann, president of Max Spann Real Estate and Auction Co., said the new owners intend to keep the 177-acre tract in Harmony Township as a golf course and return it to its former glory.
Where was the Harker's Hollow auction held?
The auction was held Tuesday at the Harker's Hollow clubhouse at 850 Uniontown Road and eight bidders participated, Spann said.
Who designed the first PGA course?
The course opened in 1929 and was designed by Robert White, the first PGA of America president. Reviews on various websites describe it as moderately challenging due to rolling hills along the Lopatcong Creek, but give poor marks for maintenance.
Is Harker's Hollow a golf course?
Spann said he wanted to get the buyers' OK before publicly releasing their identity. "Their intent is to run it as a golf course and they know the history of Harker's Hollow," Spann said. "They remember it in its heyday and are looking to restore it and bring it back to its old glory.".
