
Inniscrone Course
Inniscrone Golf Club
About this course
Inniscrone occupies rolling farmland in Chester County, Pennsylvania, roughly forty miles west of Philadelphia in Avondale. Gil Hanse designed the course in the mid-1990s, completing it in 1997 during the earlier phase of his career, before his profile rose with subsequent major championship venue work. The property features natural elevation changes and open terrain that Hanse shaped into a links-inspired layout, though the inland setting and tree-lined corridors distinguish it from true seaside golf. The routing makes use of the property's contours, with fairways that move across and along ridgelines and several greens positioned on elevated plateaus or tucked into natural bowls. Hanse incorporated wide playing corridors in places, offering strategic options off the tee, while green complexes feature the subtle internal contours and runoff areas characteristic of his design approach. The course plays as a daily-fee facility, accessible to public play, which was relatively uncommon for higher-end designs in the region at the time of its opening. Inniscrone has maintained a reputation among Philadelphia-area golfers as a solid test of strategic golf on interesting land. The course has hosted regional amateur events and qualifiers over the years. The setting remains largely pastoral, with views across Chester County's horse country, and the design reflects Hanse's interest in ground-game options and natural golf aesthetics that would become more prominent in his later, more celebrated projects.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in PA
Quick facts
- Location
- Avondale, PA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1998
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Gil Hanse
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,605 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.5/138
- Course Vaults score
- 5.4
Getting there
Inniscrone Golf Club lies in the rolling Chester County countryside of southeastern Pennsylvania, roughly an hour's drive west of Philadelphia International Airport along Route 1 and through the gently undulating farmland that defines this corner of the Brandywine Valley. The approach trades suburban sprawl for stone walls, horse farms, and the kind of pastoral quiet that feels deliberately preserved, culminating in a discreet arrival at one of the region's most meticulously crafted daily-fee experiences. For those familiar with the area's network of private estates and public gems alike, Inniscrone occupies a special place - accessible yet refined, tucked into landscape that rewards the drive.

FAQ
Common questions about Inniscrone
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Inniscrone has a Course Vaults score of 5.4 out of 10 based on 19 logged golfers.
Inniscrone was designed by Gil Hanse.
Yes. Inniscrone is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Inniscrone is 70.
Inniscrone plays 6,605 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Inniscrone is 138.



