
Blue Course
Arrowhead Golf Course

About this course
The Blue Course at Arrowhead Golf Course in Douglassville occupies rolling terrain in southeastern Pennsylvania's Berks County, roughly an hour northwest of Philadelphia. Designed by John McClean, the layout reflects the region's characteristic topography of wooded hills and natural elevation changes that define golf in the Pennsylvania piedmont. The course serves as one of multiple layouts at the Arrowhead facility, which caters to public and semi-private play in the area. McClean's routing takes advantage of the property's natural contours, with holes moving through corridors of mature hardwoods and across open meadow areas. The design incorporates elevation shifts that create variety in shot requirements and visual perspective, typical of courses built on this type of Pennsylvania landscape. Water features and bunker complexes provide strategic interest, though the primary defense comes from the terrain itself and the need to position drives carefully on sloping fairways. The Blue Course functions as part of a regional golf community that includes both serious recreational players and casual weekend golfers. Arrowhead's multi-course setup allows for different skill levels and pace preferences, with the Blue generally offering a traditional parkland experience suited to the area's golfing population. The facility maintains typical amenities for a public-access operation in the Philadelphia suburbs, including practice areas and clubhouse services that support daily-fee play throughout the season.
Quick facts
- Location
- Douglassville, PA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1954
- Designer
- John McClean
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 35
- Length
- 2,505 yards
FAQ
Common questions about Blue at Arrowhead Golf Course
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Blue was designed by John McClean.
Yes. Blue at Arrowhead Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Blue is 35.
Blue plays 2,505 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Blue is a 9-hole course.




