Private

Schuylkill Course

Schuylkill Country Club

Orwigsburg, PA, USA
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18 holesPar 716,854 yds73.2/134

About this course

Schuylkill Country Club, nestled in the rolling hills of Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, has long served as the sporting and social heart of Schuylkill County. Designed in the early 1920s, the course exhibits classic parkland features, with tree-lined fairways and subtly contoured greens demanding strategic approaches. The relatively short, tight layout puts a premium on accurate iron play, rewarding players who can navigate its doglegs and subtle elevation changes. One might find a slight advantage if they favor drawing the ball around the corners. While Schuylkill Country Club has never hosted a major national championship, it remains a respected venue for regional amateur events and local qualifiers. The club’s modest profile belies a passionate membership deeply connected to the course and its traditions. The Schuylkill Country Club is known to have a passionate golf community and its members have seen generations grow up on the course. It has become a tradition, a meeting place, and a sanctuary of sorts for its members. With an active tournament schedule for both men and women, Schuylkill fosters a sense of camaraderie amongst its golfers, extending well beyond the 18th green.

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.

920

Best in World

771

Best in USA

38

Best in PA

Quick facts

Location
Orwigsburg, PA, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1921
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,854 yards
Difficulty
73.2/134
Course Vaults score
8.1

Getting there

The journey to Schuylkill Country Club begins at either Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), roughly ninety minutes to the south, or Philadelphia International (PHL), approximately two hours to the east, both offering straightforward highway access into the rolling terrain of Schuylkill County. From either gateway, the route traces northward through the gentle Appalachian foothills of central Pennsylvania, transitioning from interstate corridors into quieter state roads that wind past working farmland and dense woodland before arriving at the club's discreet entrance near Orwigsburg. The final miles unfold through the pastoral landscape that has defined this corner of Pennsylvania for generations, a landscape that frames Schuylkill Country Club's long-established presence as one of the region's most respected private institutions.

FAQ

Common questions about Schuylkill

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Schuylkill has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 16 logged golfers.

Schuylkill was designed by Donald Ross, Ron Forse, Tyler Rae, Willie Park Jr., and Frank James.

Schuylkill is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Schuylkill is 71.

Schuylkill plays 6,854 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Schuylkill is 134.

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