Nemacolin – Mystic Rock
Plan your round at Nemacolin – Mystic Rock
Mystic Rock is Pete Dye's 1995 championship course at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania, and it hosted the PGA Tour's 84 Lumber Classic from 2003 to 2006. Known for big elevation changes, water, waterfalls and a few double-green holes, it plays to par 72 at 7,526 yards from the Championship tees (77.0 / 149). Dye and architect Tim Liddy renovated the bunkers in 2021.
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Pete Dye
- Opened 1995
Course strategy
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Nemacolin – Mystic Rock hole by hole
Hole 1
299
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
379
yds ·White
A dogleg right where the drive must carry a ravine and bunkers that pinch the landing area. Challenging the bigger bunker opens a better angle to the right-angled green, which has a large left bunker and a small hidden pot bunker.
Hole 3
178
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
335
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
491
yds ·White
The longest par 5 at 598 yards and the signature hole, mostly downhill with water left and bunkers right. The fairway splits into high and low sides, and the green sits beside a pond fed by a 30-foot waterfall. Going for it in two is possible, but water is the danger.
Hole 6
361
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
126
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
486
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
415
yds ·White
A late left dogleg with a pond down the left starting about 220 yards out. The landing area is narrow, and the long, slim green is guarded by bunkers on the left and front right.
Hole 10
336
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
507
yds ·White
A three-shot par 5 with an uphill tee shot and a downhill fairway beyond. A lake runs down the right and the green bends toward the water.
Hole 12
166
yds ·White
A par 3 over a pond with two greens, only one of which is in play each day. Check which green is in use before you pick a club.
Hole 13
345
yds ·White
A dogleg right with a bunker on the right about 250 yards out. The raised green has water at the side and back, so accuracy off the tee matters more than length.
Hole 14
384
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
382
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
512
yds ·White
A par 5 where the fairway narrows toward a peninsula green jutting into a lake. Laying up to leave a short wedge is the safer play.
Hole 17
166
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
432
yds ·White
A dogleg right and one of the harder holes, with deep bunkers down the left of the landing area and more along the right front of the green. Stay left off the tee for a clear look at the firm tabletop green.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Championship | Blue | White | Gold | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 13 | 409 | 368 | 299 | 283 | 266 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 473 | 442 | 379 | 340 | 278 |
| 3 | 3 | 15 | 231 | 211 | 178 | 172 | 149 |
| 4 | 4 | 9 | 385 | 344 | 335 | 328 | 243 |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 598 | 504 | 491 | 466 | 379 |
| 6 | 4 | 11 | 410 | 396 | 361 | 343 | 271 |
| 7 | 3 | 17 | 223 | 170 | 126 | 109 | 89 |
| 8 | 5 | 7 | 545 | 496 | 486 | 381 | 379 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 476 | 444 | 415 | 373 | 297 |
| Out | 36 | 3,750 | 3,375 | 3,070 | 2,795 | 2,351 | |
| 10 | 4 | 10 | 438 | 390 | 336 | 293 | 242 |
| 11 | 5 | 4 | 634 | 534 | 507 | 405 | 402 |
| 12 | 3 | 8 | 185 | 181 | 166 | 151 | 108 |
| 13 | 4 | 18 | 394 | 360 | 345 | 324 | 236 |
| 14 | 4 | 12 | 465 | 388 | 384 | 348 | 314 |
| 15 | 4 | 14 | 463 | 433 | 382 | 361 | 298 |
| 16 | 5 | 6 | 525 | 521 | 512 | 423 | 419 |
| 17 | 3 | 16 | 204 | 181 | 166 | 156 | 114 |
| 18 | 4 | 2 | 468 | 468 | 432 | 412 | 364 |
| In | 36 | 3,776 | 3,456 | 3,230 | 2,873 | 2,497 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,526 | 6,831 | 6,300 | 5,668 | 4,848 | |
| Rating / Slope | 77.0 / 149 | 73.3 / 138 | 71.6 / 137 | 68.5 / 130 | 68.8 / 126 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book a resort stay first, since non-guest play is not generally offered
- Wear collared-style golf attire and soft spikes only
- Confirm whether a forecaddie is required for your tee time
- Plan for a slow round of close to five hours
- Pick a tee that fits you: the Championship tees play 7,526 yards at 149 slope
- On 12, check which of the two greens is in play that day
Dress code
Proper casual golf attire is expected and soft spikes only. Denim is discouraged on the courses.
Carts & walking
Walking is permitted. Older resort packages have included cart and forecaddie fees, and some listings say resort guests take a forecaddie before 1 pm, so confirm the current rule when booking.
Practice facilities
The resort has a driving range and the Nemacolin Golf Academy.
Pace of play
Reviewers describe rounds as slow, with some close to five hours, so plan for a long day.
Policies
Mystic Rock is a resort course. Nemacolin's booking pages say you must stay at the resort or be a member to play, and guests can reserve well ahead (listings cite up to 180 days, members 30). The resort may pair groups to fill foursomes. Third-party listings disagree on this, so confirm access with the resort before planning a visit.
Quick answers
Nemacolin – Mystic Rock at a glance
Is Nemacolin – Mystic Rock open to the public?
Nemacolin – Mystic Rock is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does Nemacolin – Mystic Rock have, and what's the par?
Nemacolin – Mystic Rock has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,848 to 7,526 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Nemacolin – Mystic Rock?
Yes. This guide covers Nemacolin – Mystic Rock hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Nemacolin – Mystic Rock?
Nemacolin – Mystic Rock was designed by Pete Dye and opened in 1995.
What's the dress code at Nemacolin – Mystic Rock?
Proper casual golf attire is expected and soft spikes only. Denim is discouraged on the courses.
What are the cart and walking rules at Nemacolin – Mystic Rock?
Walking is permitted. Older resort packages have included cart and forecaddie fees, and some listings say resort guests take a forecaddie before 1 pm, so confirm the current rule when booking.
What practice facilities does Nemacolin – Mystic Rock have?
The resort has a driving range and the Nemacolin Golf Academy.
What's the pace of play at Nemacolin – Mystic Rock?
Reviewers describe rounds as slow, with some close to five hours, so plan for a long day.
Where is Nemacolin – Mystic Rock?
Nemacolin – Mystic Rock is at 1001 Lafayette Dr, Farmington, PA 15437.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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