Mt. Hope Golf Course - Guys Mills, PA

Rolling fairways and true greens . . .

Mt. Hope Golf Course is a golfing paradise!

The site of Mt. Hope Golf Course's original nine was home to the Poly and Smith families since 1934. Merle Smith purchased his childhood home in 1989 for the purpose of building a nine hole public course and home life privilege for his mother.

Original Farm

Second Stage

Mt. Hope Golf Course

Smith designed the golf course, organized PolySmith, Inc. and developed the site. The excavation was by "Clint Brown and Sons". All other construction, from irrigation and "grow in" was done by family members and friends. This original nine opened for play on May 29, 1993.



Five of the second nine was developed east on land in the Poly family since the 1860's. Four holes to the north were built on land purchased from Francis Sexton. Life privileges for Sextons were included in the acquisition. The development of the second nine began in 1997. The 6,800 yards on 200 plus acres was opened for play in the year, 2000.

Nothing has been skimped on. No corners were cut within the design. Mt. Hope is situated on gently sloping terrain. The layout is core in design and strategic to play.

The course features include water hazards, sand traps, grass bunkers, trees and meadows. Greens average 6300 square feet and are built to USGA recommendations.

The trees, greens and contoured fairways are irrigated bent grass. Meticulous care was taken to provide signature tee markers and embroidered greens flags with the distinctive Amish buggy logo. This well-marked course is designed to make you think the shot before you shoot.

Area golfers wishing to reap the rewards of an excellent round of
golf should visit Mt. Hope and take in its character and beauty

You'll be glad you did!