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Colonial Course

Colonial Golf & Tennis Club

Harrisburg, PA, USA
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18 holesPar 726,868 yds73/135

About this course

Colonial Golf & Tennis Club sits in the Harrisburg area of central Pennsylvania, designed by Bill Gordon, a regional architect active in the mid-to-late twentieth century. Gordon's work appears across Pennsylvania and neighboring states, typically emphasizing playability for club members while working within the rolling terrain common to the region. The course reflects the practical design sensibilities of its era, routing holes through wooded and open corridors characteristic of the Cumberland Valley landscape. The layout takes advantage of natural elevation changes found in this part of Pennsylvania, where courses often feature tree-lined fairways, moderate doglegs, and greens that require accurate approach play. Gordon's designs generally favor strategic variety over extreme length, offering members a mix of risk-reward opportunities and straightforward holes that reward consistent ball-striking. The property likely includes mature hardwoods and seasonal color typical of the mid-Atlantic climate. Colonial operates as a private club serving the Harrisburg community, offering both golf and tennis facilities. The club provides a traditional country club experience for local families and business professionals, with the course serving as the centerpiece of member recreation. Like many clubs of its vintage in smaller metropolitan areas, Colonial emphasizes accessibility and steady conditioning over tournament pedigree, focusing on member play and club events rather than competitive championships.

Quick facts

Location
Harrisburg, PA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1956
Holes
18
Designer
Bill Gordon
Par
72
Length
6,868 yards
Difficulty
73/135
Course Vaults score
8.2

Getting there

The journey to Colonial Golf & Tennis Club begins at Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), a mere fifteen minutes south of the club, or alternatively through the larger regional hubs of Philadelphia International (PHL), roughly ninety minutes southeast. From either gateway, the drive traces a gentle path through the rolling farmland and tree-lined corridors of south-central Pennsylvania, shedding the interstate's urgency as you approach the Susquehanna River valley. The final miles wind through the quiet residential neighborhoods that frame this established enclave, where manicured grounds and the understated elegance of the clubhouse emerge as a testament to the refined leisure that has defined this corner of Harrisburg for generations.

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Common questions about Colonial

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

Colonial has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 9 logged golfers.

Colonial was designed by Bill Gordon.

Yes. Colonial is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Colonial is 72.

Colonial plays 6,868 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Colonial is 135.

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