
Manufacturers Course
Manufacturers Golf & Country Club



About this course
Manufacturers Golf & Country Club, nestled in the rolling landscape outside Philadelphia, is where understated Main Line elegance meets a robust golfing tradition. The course quietly commands respect from players accustomed to a classically demanding test. A William Flynn design from the Golden Age, Manufacturers’ parkland layout possesses the character of its era. It favors strategic play over raw power, where intelligently angled doglegs and subtly contoured greens reward precision and thoughtful course management. The course is known to give even the most skilled golfers trouble, demanding consistent iron play and the ability to recover from tricky lies. While largely private and unassuming, Manufacturers has hosted its share of significant competitions, including several prominent regional amateur events. Its membership roster has historically included prominent figures from Philadelphia's business and social circles, fostering a culture of quiet accomplishment and understated camaraderie. The club’s iconic halfway house is known for its exceptional cheesesteaks, a regional specialty that elevates the mid-round experience.
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
- Fort Washington, PA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1925
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- William S. Flynn, Ron Forse
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,834 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.6/136
- Course Vaults score
- 8.6
Getting there
Manufacturers Golf & Country Club is most readily accessed via Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), situated approximately 25 miles south, with a straightforward 45-minute drive north through the suburban landscape of southeastern Pennsylvania. For those arriving by private aviation, Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) offers a considerably closer alternative, lying just 15 minutes from the club's gates in the rolling countryside of Fort Washington. The final leg of the journey unfolds through the leafy residential corridors of Montgomery County, where tree-lined roads and the quiet dignity of established estates signal entry into one of the region's most venerable private clubs - a destination steeped in the understated refinement that has defined Philadelphia golf for generations.

FAQ
Common questions about Manufacturers
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Manufacturers has a Course Vaults score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 59 logged golfers.
Manufacturers was designed by William S. Flynn and Ron Forse.
Manufacturers is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Manufacturers is 72.
Manufacturers plays 6,834 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Manufacturers is 136.





