
Flynn 9 Course
Huntingdon Valley Country Club


About this course
Huntingdon Valley Country Club's Flynn 9 is a testament to understated Golden Age design principles. Carved into the rolling terrain of Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, the course, as its name suggests, is comprised of 9-holes of tree-lined fairways and subtly contoured greens. The course favors strategic play over brute force, rewarding thoughtful approaches rather than grip-it-and-rip-it aggression. Designed by the renowned William Flynn, the course reflects his hallmark emphasis on natural hazards and green complexes that subtly test a player's touch. The largely unchanged design presents a timeless challenge, demanding a keen understanding of angles and ground contours. While not a venue for major championships, Flynn 9 serves as a vital component of the Huntingdon Valley experience. It functions as a training ground and accessible course to help build the games of their members, young and old.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in PA
Quick facts
- Location
- Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1928
- Holes
- 9
- Designer
- William S. Flynn
- Par
- 35
- Length
- 3,491 yards
- Difficulty
- 35.6/140
- Course Vaults score
- 8.6
Getting there
Most arrivals to Huntingdon Valley Country Club begin at Philadelphia International Airport, a straightforward twenty-five-mile journey north into the leafy suburbs of Montgomery County. The drive traces the familiar contours of the Northeast Corridor before peeling away onto quieter roads that wind through established neighborhoods of stone colonials and mature hardwoods. As the density softens and the landscape opens, the approach reveals the club's gracious Georgian clubhouse set amid rolling terrain that has welcomed members since 1897 - a testament to Philadelphia's deep roots in American golf and the enduring elegance of the Main Line's country club tradition.

FAQ
Common questions about Flynn 9 at Huntingdon Valley Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Flynn 9 at Huntingdon Valley Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 46 logged golfers.
Flynn 9 was designed by William S. Flynn.
Flynn 9 at Huntingdon Valley Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Flynn 9 is 35.
Flynn 9 plays 3,491 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Flynn 9 is 140.




