
North Course
Philmont Country Club

About this course
Philmont Country Club's North Course sits in Huntingdon Valley, a suburb north of Philadelphia in an area rich with classic American golf design. The course was designed by Howard C. Toomey and William S. Flynn, a partnership that produced several notable layouts in the Philadelphia region during the 1920s. Flynn, who worked extensively with Hugh Wilson at Merion and later established his own distinguished career, brought his understanding of strategic design and natural land use to this routing. The course occupies rolling terrain typical of southeastern Pennsylvania, with mature tree-lined fairways and elevation changes that create varied approach shots. The design reflects the Golden Age emphasis on playability across different skill levels while rewarding thoughtful course management. Toomey and Flynn routed holes to take advantage of the property's natural contours, and the greens feature the subtle internal movement characteristic of Flynn's work. The layout presents a traditional parkland experience with tree definition separating holes and strategic bunkering that frames landing areas and green complexes. Philmont operates as a private club serving the Huntingdon Valley community. The club maintains both the North Course and a separate South Course on the property. The North has remained the primary championship layout and hosts member competitions throughout the season. The course represents the kind of solid, enduring design work that defined Philadelphia-area golf in the early twentieth century, offering a straightforward test of golf without dramatic features but with consistent strategic interest.
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
- Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1924
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Howard C. Toomey, William S. Flynn
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,675 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.6/140
- Course Vaults score
- 7.9
Getting there
Most arrivals to Philmont Country Club begin at Philadelphia International Airport, a straightforward forty-minute drive north through the leafy suburban corridor that defines Montgomery County's upper reaches. The route traces old turnpikes and tree-canopied lanes, gradually leaving the city's hum behind as the landscape opens into the rolling, estate-dotted terrain of Huntingdon Valley. By the time you pass through the club's understated gates, the transition is complete - from metropolitan pulse to the hushed, manicured calm of one of the Philadelphia Main Line's most enduring private sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about North at Philmont Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
North at Philmont Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
North was designed by Howard C. Toomey and William S. Flynn.
North at Philmont Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at North is 70.
North plays 6,675 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at North is 140.



