History & local legend
Glen Oak Country Club near Clarks Summit began on the Oakford family's summer estate in 1951. Its first nine holes opened in 1953, followed by the second nine in 1961. Stories associated with the club concern activity continuing after the golfers have left.
Dark figures were reportedly seen moving around the course, while employees heard footsteps at night in the room used to store golf bags. A separate account described golf balls flying through the cart barn when nobody was there to throw them.
Sources
- StrangeUSA, Glen Oak Country Club, archived November 10, 2011, original descriptions of the golf bag room, carts and figures on the holes
- PGA of America, Glen Oak club profile and Oakford estate history
- Glen Oak Country Club, official course history and opening dates
- Pennsylvania Golf Association member club profile, 250 Oakford Road
- OpenStreetMap contributors, named golf property and perimeter
