
East Course
Hershey Country Club


About this course
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.
Quick facts
- Location
- Hershey, PA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1969
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- George Fazio
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,061 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.5/136
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
The journey to Hershey Country Club begins at Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), situated roughly thirty minutes to the south, or alternatively through Philadelphia International (PHL), a ninety-minute drive northwestward through the rolling farmland of Lancaster County. For those arriving by private aircraft, Harrisburg International's general aviation facilities provide convenient access, though the drive itself becomes part of the arrival ritual - a gentle transition from Pennsylvania's pastoral landscape into the manicured grounds and tree-lined fairways that define this storied club in the heart of Derry Township. The final miles wind through the distinctive character of Hershey itself, where the refined quietude of the Country Club's entrance stands in elegant contrast to the surrounding town, offering members and guests a sanctuary of understated elegance just moments from the broader region's commercial pulse.

FAQ
Common questions about East at Hershey Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
East at Hershey Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 36 logged golfers.
East was designed by George Fazio.
East at Hershey Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at East is 71.
East plays 7,061 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at East is 136.






