
Lancaster Host Course
Lancaster Host Golf Resort
About this course
Lancaster Host Golf Resort stands as a testament to mid-century resort golf, a sprawling layout that once drew vacationers seeking sunshine and a leisurely round just east of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The original routing, crafted in the 1960s, unfolds across gently rolling terrain, a classic parkland design with mature trees defining many fairways. While not a brute, Lancaster Host favors players who can work the ball, its doglegs and strategically placed bunkers rewarding thoughtful course management over sheer power. The resort's heyday saw it as a popular destination for regional golfers and families alike. Its legacy is more about providing accessible and enjoyable golf for the masses than chasing championship pedigree. It is an ideal destination for social outing or a leisurely day, but may not always appeal to the serious golfer. While not a fixture on any professional tour calendars, Lancaster Host retains a loyal local following. Its uncomplicated charm and manageable challenge continue to make it a popular choice for casual rounds and group outings in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. This historic course continues to offer a welcoming and affordable experience for players of all abilities.
Quick facts
- Location
- Lancaster, PA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1964
- Designer(s)
- Bill Gordon, David Gordon
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,849 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.3/128
Getting there
Lancaster Host Golf Resort is most conveniently accessed via Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), situated roughly ninety minutes southeast by car through the rolling farmland and small towns of southeastern Pennsylvania, or via Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), a shorter seventy-minute drive north through the heart of Lancaster County's Amish countryside. The drive itself becomes the arrival experience - as you depart the interstate corridors, the landscape softens into pastoral quilts of working farms, weathered barns, and quiet back roads that speak to the region's deep agricultural roots and understated charm. Lancaster Host Golf Resort emerges from this serene setting as a verdant oasis, its championship courses and manicured grounds a striking contrast to the austere beauty of the surrounding farmland, offering a graceful landing point for golfers seeking both accessibility and the distinctive character of Pennsylvania's heartland.

FAQ
Common questions about Lancaster Host
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lancaster Host was designed by Bill Gordon and David Gordon.
Yes. Lancaster Host is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lancaster Host is 71.
Lancaster Host plays 6,849 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lancaster Host is 128.
Lancaster Host is a 18-hole course.



