
Makefield Highlands Course
Makefield Highlands Golf Club



About this course
Makefield Highlands honors the traditions of Scottish links in the heart of Bucks County. Carved from rolling farmland, the course presents a tapestry of fescue grasses and undulating fairways, a stark contrast to the region's typical parkland layouts. The open exposure invites the wind to become a strategic factor, demanding adaptable shot-making and a keen understanding of ground contours. Longer hitters with a penchant for shaping shots will find this course to their liking. Designed by Rick Jacobson, Makefield Highlands offers a modern interpretation of classic links principles. The routing emphasizes playability, with generous landing areas that reward thoughtful positioning. Strategic bunkering and subtly contoured greens, however, place a premium on precision and creativity around the greens. The course is demanding, but also very enjoyable. While not a stage for major championships, Makefield Highlands holds a prominent place in the local golf community. The club fosters a welcoming atmosphere, attracting a diverse membership drawn to its challenging yet accessible design and commitment to the spirit of the game. The club’s popular men's league is noted to be highly competitive, with stories of spirited matches and decades-long rivalries adding to the course's lore. Makefield Highlands is a testament to the enduring appeal of links-style golf, adapted to the unique character of the Pennsylvania landscape.
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
- Yardley, PA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2004
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Jacobson Golf Course Design
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,058 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.2/128
- Course Vaults score
- 6.8
Getting there
Makefield Highlands Golf Club sits in the rolling countryside of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, approximately 30 minutes north of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the primary gateway for most visitors. The drive from PHL traces a northwesterly path through the suburban fringe before opening into the pastoral landscape that defines this corner of southeastern Pennsylvania - a transition marked by the gradual replacement of commercial sprawl with tree-lined roads and the gentle topography of the Delaware Valley. For those arriving by private aircraft, Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) in nearby New Jersey offers a closer alternative, roughly 20 minutes away. The final miles to Makefield Highlands wind through quintessential Bucks County terrain, where stone farmhouses and mature woodlands frame the approach to this understated yet meticulously maintained private club.

FAQ
Common questions about Makefield Highlands
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Makefield Highlands has a Course Vaults score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 58 logged golfers.
Makefield Highlands was designed by Jacobson Golf Course Design.
Yes. Makefield Highlands is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Makefield Highlands is 72.
Makefield Highlands plays 7,058 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Makefield Highlands is 128.



