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Kimberton Course

Kimberton Golf Club

Phoenixville, PA, USA
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18 holesPar 706,304 yds70.1/112

About this course

Kimberton Golf Club, nestled in the rolling hills of Phoenixville, embodies the spirit of classic, understated golf. Its enduring appeal lies not in grand championships, but in its steadfast commitment to the game's traditions and the close-knit community it fosters. Laid out in the mid-century era, the course showcases a design that meanders thoughtfully across the Pennsylvania landscape. Known as a shot maker's course, it plays relatively short, with tight doglegs and blind shots aplenty. It favors precision over power. Kimberton doesn't boast of sweeping vistas, but of subtle challenges that reward course knowledge. Its greens are notoriously small and undulating, putting a premium on approach play and short-game finesse. While Kimberton hasn't hosted major professional events, its heart beats strongest through its membership. The club is known locally for its active men's and women's leagues, and a junior program which has produced regional standouts. The members are known for an easy-going attitude. The 19th hole at Kimberton might be more memorable than the course itself. The food is surprisingly elevated. Regulars swear by the club's signature Maryland crab cakes. More than just a golf club, Kimberton feels like a weekend home.

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.

4012

Best in World

3769

Best in USA

165

Best in PA

Quick facts

Location
Phoenixville, PA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1962
Holes
18
Designer
George Fazio
Par
70
Length
6,304 yards
Difficulty
70.1/112
Course Vaults score
5.5

Getting there

The journey to Kimberton Golf Club begins at Philadelphia International Airport, roughly an hour's drive northwest into the rolling farmland and wooded hills of Chester County. The route traces the Schuylkill River valley before peeling west through Phoenixville, where the landscape opens into the kind of pastoral Pennsylvania countryside that has remained largely unchanged for generations. As suburban sprawl gives way to stone farmhouses and split-rail fencing, the final approach to Kimberton unfolds along quiet country lanes, delivering you to one of the region's most discreet and handsomely sited private clubs.

FAQ

Common questions about Kimberton

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Kimberton has a Course Vaults score of 5.5 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.

Kimberton was designed by George Fazio.

Yes. Kimberton is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Kimberton is 70.

Kimberton plays 6,304 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Kimberton is 112.

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