
Chester Valley Course
Chester Valley Golf Club



About this course
Chester Valley Golf Club, a fixture in Malvern, Pennsylvania, whispers tales of Philadelphia's storied golfing past, a refuge for those seeking a classic, unpretentious experience steeped in tradition. Designed in the early 1960s, the course navigates gently rolling parkland, rewarding strategic play over sheer power. Its design favors accuracy and thoughtful club selection. Chester Valley presents a fair but stern test. Not overly penal from the tee, the challenge lies in approaching well-guarded greens. A premium is placed on precise iron play to avoid treacherous slopes and subtle breaks on the greens, demanding patience and a keen understanding of the ground game. Though the layout has remained largely unaltered through the years, updates have been overseen by many golf course architects including Brian Ault. Chester Valley maintains a deliberately understated profile within the broader golfing landscape. The club is known for its strong and active membership, embodying a true sense of camaraderie on and off the course. Stories persist of generations of Chester Valley golfers sharing tips, rivalries, and post-round meals. One less-known fact, members rave about the legendary chicken pot pie served at the club, a comforting tradition enjoyed after a challenging round.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in PA
Quick facts
- Location
- Malvern, PA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1930
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,702 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.6/142
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Philadelphia International Airport, a straightforward forty-minute drive west into the rolling countryside of Chester County. The route traces the Schuylkill Expressway before peeling off into quieter state roads that wind through horse farms and stone-walled estates, the urban sprawl giving way to the pastoral elegance of Pennsylvania's Main Line hinterlands. Chester Valley Golf Club sits tucked into this landscape near Malvern, its entrance marked by understated signage that befits a club where discretion has always been part of the membership's appeal. For those flying private, Wings Field in Blue Bell offers convenient access just twenty minutes to the northeast.

FAQ
Common questions about Chester Valley
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Chester Valley has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 26 logged golfers.
Chester Valley was designed by Donald Ross.
Chester Valley is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Chester Valley is 70.
Chester Valley plays 6,702 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Chester Valley is 142.



