
Paxon Hollow Course
Paxon Hollow Golf Club




About this course
Paxon Hollow, a public golf course in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, boasts a storied past as a former du Pont family estate, now offering challenging play across its undulating landscape. Designed in the classic parkland style, the course unfolds across rolling hills punctuated by mature trees and strategically placed water hazards. Its generous fairways belie the need for accurate approach shots to well-guarded greens, rewarding strategic play over brute force. While not a championship venue, Paxon Hollow has, for decades, quietly fostered a vibrant community of local golfers. Paxon Hollow has undergone several renovations, with each enhancement aiming to modernize the course while respecting its original character. Its friendly atmosphere and accessibility have made it a popular destination for golfers of all skill levels seeking a relaxed yet engaging round. Beyond the course, Paxon Hollow is known locally for its hearty fare and welcoming clubhouse atmosphere. Stories abound of friendly rivalries and post-round celebrations, solidifying Paxon Hollow’s place as a beloved fixture of the Delaware County golfing scene.
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
- Media, PA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1926
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- J. Franklin Meehan
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 5,709 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.2/137
- Course Vaults score
- 6.4
Getting there
Most visitors to Paxon Hollow Golf Club arrive through Philadelphia International Airport, a straightforward twenty-five-minute drive to the southwest into Delaware County's leafy suburbs. The route traces westward through the Main Line's genteel townships before descending into the wooded valley where Media - the county seat - maintains its Victorian-era charm and quiet remove from the city's bustle. Paxon Hollow itself lies tucked along Ridley Creek, its tree-canopied entrance appearing almost without fanfare off Providence Road, the kind of understated arrival that speaks to a club content with its place among those who already know.

FAQ
Common questions about Paxon Hollow
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Paxon Hollow has a Course Vaults score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 25 logged golfers.
Paxon Hollow was designed by J. Franklin Meehan.
Yes. Paxon Hollow is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Paxon Hollow is 71.
Paxon Hollow plays 5,709 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Paxon Hollow is 137.




