Cumberland at Cumberland Golf Club

Cumberland Golf Club sits in the rolling farmland of Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley, just west of Carlisle. The course was designed by James Harrison and Ferdinand Garbin, a pairing that reflects the collaborative nature of early twentieth-century American golf architecture. Harrison, a Philadelphia-based professional and designer, worked on several courses in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic during the 1920s and 1930s, while Garbin contributed engineering and construction expertise to various projects in the region.

The layout takes advantage of the valley's gentle terrain, with fairways that move across modest elevation changes and open vistas toward the surrounding agricultural landscape. The design reflects the strategic principles common to its era, with bunkering that rewards thoughtful placement and greens that demand accurate approach play. Mature trees frame many holes, though the course retains enough openness to allow for recovery shots and varied playing angles.

Cumberland serves as a traditional member club for the Carlisle area, offering a straightforward test of golf without excessive length or modern embellishments. The routing provides a balanced mix of hole lengths and directions, and the course remains walkable for those who prefer to carry their bags. The club maintains a low-key atmosphere typical of smaller Pennsylvania clubs, where golf remains the central focus and the membership reflects the local community.