
Flynn (Meadowcreek/Dogwood) Course
Lancaster Country Club




About this course
Lancaster Country Club, steeped in Pennsylvania golfing history, bears the indelible mark of William Flynn across its Meadowcreek and Dogwood nines. The classic parkland layout, characteristic of its early 20th-century design, unfolds across gently rolling hills just outside Lancaster. Mature trees frame generous fairways, but wayward drives are often punished by thick rough – rewarding accuracy without sacrificing playability. Flynn's genius is evident in the subtle contours of the greens and strategically placed bunkers that challenge golfers of all skill levels. Later enhancements, mindful of Flynn's original vision, have ensured the course remains relevant to the modern game, though whispers of the "Flynn Five," a particularly devilish sequence of holes, continue to circulate among the membership. While not a regular stop on the professional circuit, Lancaster Country Club hosted the U.S. Women's Open in 2015, won by In Gee Chun. The club's enduring appeal, however, lies in its strong local membership, known for its passion for the game and the club's storied history. The post-round camaraderie, fueled perhaps by the club’s revered crab cakes, is as much a part of the Lancaster experience as the golf itself.
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
- Lancaster, PA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1920
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- William S. Flynn, Brian Silva, Jim Nagle, Ron Forse
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,840 yards
- Difficulty
- 73/139
- Course Vaults score
- 8.8
Getting there
Lancaster Country Club lies just over an hour west of Philadelphia International Airport, the natural gateway for most arrivals to this storied corner of southeastern Pennsylvania. The drive follows the Pennsylvania Turnpike through gently rolling farmland before peeling south into Lancaster County proper, where the landscape softens into a patchwork of Amish homesteads and open pasture. As the suburbs of Lancaster give way to quieter residential lanes, the final approach reveals the club's gracious Georgian clubhouse set amid mature hardwoods and sweeping fairways - a refined enclave that has anchored this community since the Roaring Twenties.

FAQ
Common questions about Flynn (Meadowcreek/Dogwood) at Lancaster Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Flynn (Meadowcreek/Dogwood) at Lancaster Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.8 out of 10 based on 28 logged golfers.
Flynn (Meadowcreek/Dogwood) was designed by William S. Flynn, Brian Silva, Jim Nagle, and Ron Forse.
Flynn (Meadowcreek/Dogwood) at Lancaster Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Flynn (Meadowcreek/Dogwood) is 70.
Flynn (Meadowcreek/Dogwood) plays 6,840 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Flynn (Meadowcreek/Dogwood) is 139.








