Lu Lu Country Club

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.