By David Luis 
Verdict: Strong Private Course With a Lot of Moving Parts
Best For: Lehigh Valley golfers who want one membership that covers golf, dining and a lodge
Avoid If: You want a posted price, a public tee time, or a short walk
Key Facts: Private club in Danielsville, PA; opened May 2000; par 72, 142 slope from the longest tees; golf and social memberships; initiation fee and dues not publicly disclosed.
Last Reviewed: 2026-10-04
Woodstone Golf Club operates as Woodstone Country Club and Lodge. It sits in Danielsville, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, at the foot of Blue Mountain.
This Woodstone Golf Club review treats it as a private club with a hotel attached. The golf is demanding. The cost is not published. Public sources disagree on who designed the course, which shows how thin the public record is.
If you are comparing options across the state, start with our full list of reviewed golf clubs and come back.
Club Overview
The address is 3777 Dogwood Road, Danielsville, in Northampton County, roughly a short drive from Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton. Construction began in fall 1997 and the course opened in May 2000, according to a regional golf association profile. The club recently marked its 25th anniversary.
| Club Type | Private golf and social club with an on-site lodge |
|---|---|
| Location | 3777 Dogwood Road, Danielsville, Pennsylvania 18038 |
| Opened | May 2000 |
| Layout | 18 holes, par 72, about 6,900 to 7,000 yards from the back tees |
| Ratings | 74.4 rating, 142 slope from the longest tees, per Stymie.golf; 13 tee sets |
| Membership Type | Private; golf and social memberships |
| Initiation Fee | Not publicly disclosed by the club |
| Monthly Dues | Not publicly disclosed by the club |
| Green Fee | No public green fee |
| Best Time to Visit | May to June and September to October |
| Dress Code | Not published; assume collared shirts and tailored shorts |
| Reservations Required | Member or guest access required |
| Official Website | woodstonegolf.com |
| Phone | 610-760-2777 |
What I Liked
The mountain backdrop is real, and so is the size of the test. This is a long course with a lot of sand.
- Slope of 142 from the longest tees, which the Stymie.golf database says plays harder than 88 percent of rated Pennsylvania courses
- A 608-yard par-5 14th and a 209-yard par-3 eighth, so both ends of the scale are covered
- Thirteen sets of tees, which is unusual and lets mixed groups play together fairly
- A calendar that includes events from the Pennsylvania Golf Association, the Golf Association of Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley groups
- A genuine all-in-one setup: restaurant, ballroom, lodge, simulators and range under one roof
What I Didn’t Like
The weak spots are about transparency and fit, not about the turf.
- No published initiation fee or dues, and the third-party sites that track them hide the figures behind a login
- Heavy on bunkers and water, so a weak ball-striker will lose a lot of balls and patience
- Conflicting public records on yardage, bunker count and even the architect
- An event business that is hard to separate from the private club, so a busy event day may feel different from a quiet weekday
Membership & Fees
Woodstone does not publish what it costs to join. I checked the club site, the state golf association listing and a private-club data site, and none of them shows a figure I can quote.
What the club does say is that it offers golf and social memberships, and that it sells what it calls the area’s only fully all-inclusive package. One older directory put the membership near 290 people. Treat that as a dated estimate.
| Item | Published detail |
|---|---|
| Initiation fee | Not publicly disclosed |
| Annual dues | Not publicly disclosed |
| Membership types | Golf and social; an all-inclusive package |
| Guest play | Through a member; no public tee sheet |
Before you ask for a number, read what an initiation fee actually pays for, because it changes which questions are worth asking. Our guide to whether you need a sponsor to join a private golf club covers the sponsor and interview side.
Facilities & Amenities
- Championship 18 with bent grass fairways and greens
- Driving range and practice facilities
- Golf shop with club fitting and repair
- Golf simulators and tennis courts
- Timber, the club restaurant, described as comfort food with a modern turn
- Lodge accommodation, plus the Grand Ballroom, Emerald Room and Vistas Room for events
The lodge is the distinguishing facility. On-site lodging matters if your regular foursome lives an hour away.
Best Time to Visit
Go in late May, June, or from mid-September to mid-October. The Blue Mountain backdrop turns in fall and the bent grass is at its best before summer stress.
Winters in Northampton County shut down most play. The clubhouse also hosts weddings, business meetings and family events, so ask your host which days the event rooms are busy.
Dress Code & Etiquette
I could not find a published dress code for Woodstone. At a private club of this kind, plan on a collared shirt, tailored shorts or slacks, and no denim on the course.
Ask your host before you arrive, especially about the lodge and Timber. Our guide to what to wear at a private golf club lists the usual slip-ups.
Who Is This Club For?
This club is a good fit if you are a Lehigh Valley golfer who wants a serious test and a social calendar, and you value having the lodge and event space under the same roof.
This club is a good fit if you play in association events. The club regularly hosts them.
Skip this one if you want a posted fee schedule. Woodstone does not offer one.
Skip this one if you want a quieter, golf-only atmosphere. Our Oakmont Country Club review is the Pennsylvania benchmark for old-school private golf, and the answer to what is a country club shows where Woodstone’s all-in-one model sits.
People Also Ask: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woodstone Golf Club private?
Yes. Woodstone Golf Club, officially Woodstone Country Club and Lodge, is a private club in Danielsville, Pennsylvania. Play is for members and their guests. The club sells golf and social memberships and does not run a public tee sheet.
Where is Woodstone Golf Club?
Woodstone is at 3777 Dogwood Road in Danielsville, Pennsylvania 18038, in Northampton County. It sits at the base of Blue Mountain in the Lehigh Valley, a short drive from Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton. The pro shop number is 610-760-2777.
When did Woodstone Golf Club open?
The course opened in May 2000 after construction began in fall 1997. The club’s own site says the vision dates to 1997, and it recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. Public sources disagree on the original architect, so ask the club if that matters to you.
How much does it cost to join Woodstone?
Woodstone does not publish its initiation fee or dues. Private-club data sites hide the figures behind an account. The only reliable answer comes from the membership office, and you should ask what the all-inclusive package covers before comparing prices.
How hard is Woodstone Golf Club?
It is hard. From the longest tees the course rates 74.4 with a slope of 142, per Stymie.golf, and it carries dozens of bunkers plus water. Thirteen tee sets give you a way to scale it to your game.
Verdict & Score
I rate Woodstone Golf Club 4.3 out of 5. The course is strong, the amenity mix is unusual for the region and the event calendar shows it is taken seriously. I deduct for the missing prices and for how often the public record contradicts itself. See how we score in our review methodology.
If a member can host you, say yes. If you are shopping for a seat, get the dues in writing before the tour, not after.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-04.
Author Note
Woodstone scores on course, access and what the club discloses. It publishes its amenities and not its costs. Sources are the club site, a regional golf association profile, Stymie.golf and a private-club data site. I have not played the course.
