
Lu Lu Course
Lu Lu Country Club


About this course
Lu Lu Country Club sits in Glenside, a northern suburb of Philadelphia, on rolling terrain characteristic of the region's Piedmont landscape. The course was designed by Donald Ross and opened in the 1910s, part of the prolific architect's extensive portfolio in the Mid-Atlantic. Ross routed the layout across natural elevation changes, incorporating his signature strategic bunkering and subtly contoured greens that reward thoughtful approach play. The course underwent a restoration by Ron Forse, a golf architect known for his work reviving classic designs and returning them to their original strategic intent. Forse's involvement typically focuses on recapturing lost green contours, restoring bunker shapes and positions, and clarifying the playing corridors Ross intended. At Lu Lu, this work has helped preserve the character of a traditional Ross layout while adapting the course to modern maintenance practices and playing standards. Lu Lu operates as a private club and serves its membership in the competitive Philadelphia golf community, a region with a deep history of classic course architecture. The layout reflects Ross's preference for variety in hole length and direction, with greens that demand careful club selection and an understanding of how the ball will react on sloped putting surfaces. The course provides a straightforward test of golf without excessive length, relying instead on the strategic principles Ross employed throughout his career.
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
- Glenside, PA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1912
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Donald Ross, Ron Forse
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,559 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.7/131
- Course Vaults score
- 7.4
Getting there
The journey to Lulu Country Club begins at Philadelphia International Airport, a straightforward twenty-minute drive to the north through the leafy suburbs that define Montgomery County. The route traces the familiar contours of Pennsylvania's Main Line before veering into Glenside, where tree-canopied streets and stately homes signal the quiet enclave that has sheltered this venerable club since 1894. The final turn off Easton Road reveals little fanfare - just a discreet entrance that opens onto rolling terrain where Philadelphia's old guard has gathered for more than a century, the city's skyline a distant memory beyond the first tee.

FAQ
Common questions about Lu Lu
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lu Lu has a Course Vaults score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 48 logged golfers.
Lu Lu was designed by Donald Ross and Ron Forse.
Lu Lu is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Lu Lu is 71.
Lu Lu plays 6,559 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lu Lu is 131.



