
Liberty Hill Course
Union League Liberty Hill


About this course
Union League Liberty Hill occupies rolling terrain in Lafayette Hill, a suburb northwest of Philadelphia in Montgomery County. Designed by Gary Player and opened in the early 1990s, the course was developed as a country retreat for members of the Union League of Philadelphia, one of the city's oldest and most prominent private clubs, founded in 1862 to support the Union cause during the Civil War. The Liberty Hill property extends the League's tradition into the suburban landscape, providing a golf-centered complement to its historic Center City clubhouse. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes characteristic of the region's piedmont topography, with holes moving through wooded corridors and across open meadows. Player's design incorporates his signature emphasis on strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward precision, particularly on approach shots. The course demands accurate iron play and thoughtful course management rather than overwhelming length, fitting the rolling land without excessive earthmoving. The club maintains the Union League's long-standing culture of civic engagement and tradition, drawing membership from Philadelphia's business and professional communities. Liberty Hill serves as a family-oriented golf facility within the broader Union League organization, offering a more relaxed country club atmosphere than the formal downtown setting. The property includes practice facilities and dining amenities that support member golf and social activities throughout the season.
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
- Lafayette Hill, PA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1982
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Gary Player
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,471 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.2/146
- Course Vaults score
- 7.7
Getting there
The journey to Union League Liberty Hill begins at Philadelphia International Airport, a straightforward half-hour drive northwest into the rolling woodlands of Montgomery County. The route traces the Schuylkill River corridor before climbing into Lafayette Hill, where suburban sprawl gives way to the kind of wooded, estate-scaled privacy that has long defined the Main Line's quieter northern reaches. As you ascend the final approach, the landscape opens to reveal the club's hilltop perch - a serene, members-only enclave that feels worlds removed from the city, yet remains comfortably within its orbit.

FAQ
Common questions about Liberty Hill
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Liberty Hill has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 57 logged golfers.
Liberty Hill was designed by Gary Player.
Liberty Hill is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Liberty Hill is 72.
Liberty Hill plays 7,471 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Liberty Hill is 146.





