
North Course
Stonewall Links


About this course
Stonewall Links in Elverson, Pennsylvania, is a Tom Doak design that opened in the early 2000s in the rolling farmland of northern Chester County. The property sits in the Brandywine Valley region, an area known for its agricultural heritage and gently undulating terrain. Doak routed the course to work with the natural contours of the land, creating a layout that emphasizes ground game options and strategic variety over forced carries and manufactured drama. The course features wide fairways and relatively minimal rough, encouraging players to think about angles of approach rather than simply hitting down narrow corridors. Green complexes incorporate subtle internal contours and runoff areas that reward precision while offering recovery options for less-than-perfect shots. The design philosophy reflects Doak's preference for walkable golf that presents different challenges depending on wind direction and pin placement. Stonewall Links operates as a semi-private facility, offering both member and daily-fee play. The setting provides views across open countryside, with the routing taking advantage of elevation changes that are modest but sufficient to create visual interest and strategic considerations. The course represents Doak's work during a period when he was establishing his reputation for naturalistic designs that prioritize playability and strategic depth across a range of skill levels.
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
- Elverson, PA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 2003
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Tom Doak
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,825 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.6/138
- Course Vaults score
- 8.1
Getting there
Stonewall Links is most readily accessed via Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), situated roughly forty-five minutes to the southeast, or alternatively through the smaller regional hubs of Reading Regional (RDH) and Lancaster (LNS), each within thirty minutes of the property. The drive from Philadelphia traces a gentle inland arc through Chester County's rolling farmland, where the landscape gradually shifts from suburban periphery to the quieter, more pastoral terrain that defines Pennsylvania's historic horse country. Private aviation is well-served by nearby Brandywine Airport and other regional strips catering to discerning travelers seeking to bypass commercial terminals entirely. The final miles unfold along quiet country roads that wind past stone farmhouses and split-rail fencing, delivering you to Stonewall Links with the understated grace befitting one of the region's most carefully curated private golf destinations.

FAQ
Common questions about North at Stonewall Links
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
North at Stonewall Links has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 41 logged golfers.
North was designed by Tom Doak.
North at Stonewall Links is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at North is 70.
North plays 6,825 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at North is 138.




