
Dogwood Course
Lancaster Country Club





About this course
Dogwood at Lancaster Country Club is a study in evolving championship pedigree, having matured from its early twentieth-century roots into a venue fit for national competition. Carved into the rolling, verdant hills of Lancaster County, Dogwood presents a classic parkland experience defined by mature tree lines and subtly undulating fairways. Original architect William Flynn crafted a strategic layout that rewards thoughtful play. While not overly long by modern standards, Dogwood challenges with its cleverly placed bunkers and the premium it places on accurate iron play into well-guarded greens. A 2006 Ron Forse renovation added length and nuance, subtly sharpening the course's teeth. The course is known locally for its abundance of dogwoods on the property. Lancaster Country Club hosted the 2015 U.S. Women's Open, cementing its place as a championship-caliber venue. The club maintains a dedicated membership, with multi-generational ties.
Quick facts
- Location
- Lancaster, PA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1994
- Holes
- 9
- Designer(s)
- William S. Flynn, Brian Silva, Jim Nagle, Ron Forse
- Par
- 35
- Length
- 3,512 yards
- Difficulty
- 37/139
- Course Vaults score
- 8.6
Getting there
Lancaster Country Club is most readily accessed via Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), situated roughly ninety minutes southeast by car through the rolling farmland and small towns of southeastern Pennsylvania's Lancaster County. The drive itself becomes a gentle immersion into the region's character - departing the urban periphery of Philadelphia, the landscape gradually softens into pastoral vistas of Amish farmsteads, weathered barns, and tree-lined country roads that speak to the area's deep agricultural heritage. For those arriving by private aviation, Lancaster Airport (LNS) lies just minutes from the club's gates, offering a more discreet and expedited entry into this quietly prosperous corner of Pennsylvania. The final miles unfold through the verdant countryside surrounding the club, where the transition from highway to tree-canopied local roads signals arrival at one of the region's most distinguished private sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Dogwood at Lancaster Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Dogwood at Lancaster Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.
Dogwood was designed by William S. Flynn, Brian Silva, Jim Nagle, and Ron Forse.
Dogwood at Lancaster Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Dogwood is 35.
Dogwood plays 3,512 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Dogwood is 139.






