Private

Aronimink Course

Aronimink Golf Club

Newtown, PA, USA
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Clesteiro
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18 holesPar 707,267 yds75.5/136

About this course

Aronimink, a crucible for legends, represents a timeless test where fortitude, not just finesse, separates champions. Nestled in the rolling hills of Newtown Square, its classic parkland design, conceived during golf's Golden Age, winds through mature hardwoods and over naturally undulating terrain. The routing favors strategic shot-making and penalizes errant play, demanding accuracy to avoid its demanding rough and deceptively contoured greens. One might find the golfer who likes to play a fade off the tee box more suited to the course than the golfer who plays a draw. Originally crafted by Donald Ross, Aronimink has undergone thoughtful restorations that honor its initial vision while subtly enhancing its challenge for the modern game. It's a course where Ross's genius is evident in the placement of bunkers and the natural flow of the holes. Members often regale guests with stories of Ross himself walking the property, visualizing his masterpiece. Aronimink’s pedigree is etched in championship lore, having challenged the world’s best in the 1962 PGA Championship, the 2003 U.S. Junior Amateur, the 2010 and 2011 AT&T National, and the 2018 BMW Championship. While not always in the national spotlight, it remains a course revered by purists for its historical significance and unwavering commitment to the principles of classic golf course architecture. Beyond the course, Aronimink fosters a community steeped in tradition, where the claret jug is frequently toasted and the echoes of past champions resonate. It is a club where the traditions of the game are cherished, where the spirit of competition lives on, and where members consider it a privilege to walk the same fairways as golf’s greatest names.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.

227

Best in World

164

Best in USA

7

Best in PA

Quick facts

Location
Newtown, PA, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1928
Holes
18
Par
70
Length
7,267 yards
Difficulty
75.5/136
Course Vaults score
8.8

Getting there

Philadelphia International Airport serves as the primary gateway, just thirty minutes east of Aronimink Golf Club's storied grounds in Newtown Square. The drive west traces the Schuylkill Expressway before peeling off into the leafy, rolling terrain of Delaware County, where colonial stone walls and mature hardwoods signal the transition from city to the cultivated quiet of Philadelphia's Main Line. Those arriving by private aircraft often favor Wings Field in Blue Bell, a discreet option that shaves the approach to under twenty minutes through some of the region's most established country. The final turn onto Aronimink Road feels like slipping behind a curtain - suddenly you're among the tall oaks and understated elegance that have defined this Donald Ross masterpiece since 1896.

FAQ

Common questions about Aronimink

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Aronimink has a Course Vaults score of 8.8 out of 10 based on 151 logged golfers.

Aronimink was designed by Donald Ross, Gil Hanse, and Ron Prichard.

Aronimink is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Aronimink is 70.

Aronimink plays 7,267 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Aronimink is 136.

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