
Linfield National Course
Linfield National Golf Club

About this course
Linfield National Golf Club sits in Linfield, a small community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, roughly thirty miles northwest of Philadelphia. The course was designed by Bob Sterrett, a regional architect who worked primarily in the Mid-Atlantic during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Sterrett's designs typically emphasize playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural terrain features common to southeastern Pennsylvania—rolling farmland, mature hardwood stands, and modest elevation changes characteristic of the Piedmont region. The routing at Linfield National likely takes advantage of the area's gently undulating topography, with holes that move through wooded corridors and across open meadow areas. Courses in this part of Montgomery County often feature tree-lined fairways, small creeks or drainage features, and greens that reflect the straightforward design sensibilities of the era in which Sterrett worked. The layout serves as a traditional parkland test, balancing strategic interest with accessibility for members and guests. Linfield National functions as a private club, providing a home course for local golfers in the northern Philadelphia suburbs. The club offers a setting removed from the more densely developed areas closer to the city, with a focus on golf and social activities typical of mid-sized private clubs in the region. The course remains a steady presence in Montgomery County's golf landscape, serving its membership without seeking national attention or tournament play.
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
- Linfield, PA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2006
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Bob Sterrett
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,365 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.8/123
- Course Vaults score
- 4.3
Getting there
# Getting There
Linfield National Golf Club sits in the rolling countryside of Chester County, Pennsylvania, approximately 30 miles west of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), making it accessible via a scenic 45-minute drive through the heart of the Main Line and into the gentle hills of the Brandywine Valley. For those arriving by private aviation, nearby Brandywine Airport (N57) and Chester County Airport (MXE) offer convenient alternatives to the major hub. The route transitions from suburban Philadelphia through tree-lined country roads, where stone farmhouses and open meadows signal entry into one of the region's most storied golfing landscapes, before arriving at Linfield National's understated entrance - a fitting gateway to a club steeped in the quiet tradition of Pennsylvania golf.

FAQ
Common questions about Linfield National
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Linfield National has a Course Vaults score of 4.3 out of 10 based on 27 logged golfers.
Linfield National was designed by Bob Sterrett.
Yes. Linfield National is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Linfield National is 71.
Linfield National plays 6,365 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Linfield National is 123.


