The best golf course layouts in Pennsylvania
The golf courses in Pennsylvania that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for layout: routing, hole variety, and design. Each course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 33 courses qualify.
Rolling Green Golf Club
Springfield, PA, USALayout 5.0 out of 5 from 5 golfers
PrivateWilliam S. Flynn & Howard C. Toomey
- 4.8Conditions
- 5.0Layout
- 4.2Scenery
- 4.1Facilities
William Flynn nailed it with the routing and Hanse with the restoration is perfect . The course was in great condition . The property it sits on suits the course perfectly. Maybe the best collection of pat 3’s
Written by
@Matthys83
- Fast greens
- Challenging
- Driving range
Fox Chapel Golf Course
Pittsburgh, PA, USALayout 4.7 out of 5 from 14 golfers
PrivateSeth Raynor & Brian Silva
- 4.9Conditions
- 4.7Layout
- 4.1Scenery
- 4.4Facilities
A 1923 par 70 Seth Raynor design that boasts one of the best collections of greens ever created by the legendary architect. This is template golf at its very best. Immaculate Poa greens and approach area allow this course to play firm and fast.
Written by
@Tom Doakito
- Must play
- Walkable
- Halfway house
East
Merion Golf Club
Ardmore, PA, USALayout 4.7 out of 5 from 56 golfers
PrivateHugh Wilson & Perry Maxwell
- 4.8Conditions
- 4.7Layout
- 4.1Scenery
- 4.4Facilities
The tee shot off the first is one of the most intimidating shots in golf. Right next to the lunch patio, golfers are forced to hit less than driver to kick off their round at one of the most esteemed courses in the world.
Written by
@rev
- Must play
- Pristine
- Walkable
Shepherd's Rock
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Farmington, PA, USALayout 4.6 out of 5 from 5 golfers
PublicPete Dye
- 4.2Conditions
- 4.6Layout
- 3.5Value
- 4.5Scenery
- 4.3Facilities
Fun, BIG, crazy, occasionally misguided — very Pete Dye. Has some great holes, some head scratchers, but overall positive and worth checking out at least once. Expansive, great views, well-manicured.
Written by
@Cass7206
- Challenging
- Pristine
- Driving range
Manufacturers Golf & Country Club
Fort Washington, PA, USALayout 4.6 out of 5 from 7 golfers
PrivateWilliam S. Flynn & Ron Forse
- 4.8Conditions
- 4.6Layout
- 4.6Scenery
- 4.4Facilities
- Halfway house
- Must play
- Pristine
(Wissahickon) Philadelphia Cricket Club
Flourtown, PA, USA
Layout 4.5 out of 5 from 22 golfers
Laurel Valley Golf Club
Ligonier, PA, USA
Layout 4.5 out of 5 from 6 golfers
Rolling Green Golf Course
Eighty Four, PA, USA
Layout 4.5 out of 5 from 6 golfers
(West) Merion Golf Club
Ardmore, PA, USA
Layout 4.5 out of 5 from 6 golfers
Gulph Mills Golf Club
King of Prussia, PA, USA
Layout 4.4 out of 5 from 8 golfers
Applebrook Golf Club
Malvern, PA, USA
Layout 4.3 out of 5 from 6 golfers
Oakmont Country Club
Oakmont, PA, USA
Layout 4.3 out of 5 from 36 golfers
Aronimink Golf Club
Newtown, PA, USA
Layout 4.3 out of 5 from 23 golfers
Wyncote Golf Club
Oxford, PA, USA
Layout 4.2 out of 5 from 5 golfers
(Old) Saucon Valley Country Club
Bethlehem, PA, USA
Layout 4.1 out of 5 from 9 golfers
(Weyhill) Saucon Valley Country Club
Bethlehem, PA, USA
Layout 4.1 out of 5 from 10 golfers
Llanerch Country Club
Havertown, PA, USA
Layout 4.1 out of 5 from 5 golfers
(Militia Hill) Philadelphia Cricket Club
Flourtown, PA, USA
Layout 4.0 out of 5 from 5 golfers
Jeffersonville Golf Club
Jeffersonville, PA, USA
Layout 3.9 out of 5 from 15 golfers
(Spring/Mill (Championship)) Philadelphia Country Club
Gladwyne, PA, USA
Layout 3.9 out of 5 from 12 golfers
The Golf Course at Glen Mills
Glen Mills, PA, USA
Layout 3.8 out of 5 from 13 golfers
Totteridge Club
Greensburg, PA, USA
Layout 3.8 out of 5 from 6 golfers
Waynesborough Country Club
Paoli, PA, USA
Layout 3.8 out of 5 from 5 golfers
Galen Hall Golf Club
Wernersville, PA, USA
Layout 3.8 out of 5 from 5 golfers
Cranberry Highlands Golf Course
Cranberry Township, PA, USA
Layout 3.7 out of 5 from 6 golfers
How we rank
This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. State pages include courses across Pennsylvania. Rankings refresh about hourly.
FAQ
Rolling Green Golf Club is #1 on Course Vaults in Pennsylvania at Layout 5.0/5 (5 golfers). 33 courses qualify for this list.
This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. State pages include courses across Pennsylvania. Rankings refresh about hourly.
A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its layout on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.
This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 4:15 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.
