Lancaster Country Club

Lancaster Country Club's Highlands course represents a collaborative restoration and redesign effort by Brian Silva, Jim Nagle, and Ron Forse on property in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The club, established in the early twentieth century, has long been a fixture of golf in Lancaster County, and the Highlands routing reflects the work of multiple architects across different eras who have shaped the layout to suit the rolling Pennsylvania landscape characteristic of the region. The course occupies terrain typical of south-central Pennsylvania, with moderate elevation changes and mature tree-lined corridors. The design takes advantage of natural contours to create variety in hole character and shot values, with strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward thoughtful course management. The collaboration among Silva, Nagle, and Forse brought contemporary restoration principles to the layout while respecting the site's traditional character. Lancaster Country Club serves as a private club for the Lancaster community, with a membership drawn from the surrounding area's business and professional circles. The club maintains traditions common to established Pennsylvania country clubs, including social programming and dining facilities that complement the golf offerings. The Highlands course provides members with a layout that balances playability for a range of skill levels with enough challenge to host club competitions and member events throughout the season.