East at Hershey Country Club

Hershey Country Club's East Course whispers of a bygone era, its championship pedigree intertwined with Milton Hershey's vision for a recreational paradise. Routed through the rolling hills just beyond Chocolate Avenue, this classic parkland layout favors strategic play over brute force. While not widely celebrated on a global scale, it is regionally respected.

Designed by Maurice McCarthy, with significant refinements by George Fazio, the East Course presents a fair test that rewards thoughtful approaches. Its generous fairways are offset by subtly contoured greens and strategically placed bunkers that penalize overly aggressive lines. A slight preference may be discerned for players who can shape the ball right-to-left, navigating the gentle doglegs that characterize many holes.

Beyond the course itself, Hershey East cultivates a down-to-earth atmosphere where both serious golfers and casual players feel at home. In keeping with the club's history, you can also find a few of its employees living on the property in a few different houses.