SKIPPACK GOLF COURSE
🇺🇸 Skippack, PA, USA
Designed by Benahia, Herris, Xenophon Hassenplug
Skippack Golf Course sits in the suburban community of Skippack in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, roughly thirty miles northwest of Philadelphia. The course was designed by Xenophon Hassenplug, a regional architect active in the mid-twentieth century who worked on several layouts in the greater Philadelphia area. The names Herris and Benahia associated with the design suggest possible collaborators or subsequent modifications, though detailed records of their specific contributions are not widely documented.
The course occupies rolling terrain typical of southeastern Pennsylvania, where natural elevation changes and mature tree cover shape the playing corridors. Skippack Creek and its tributaries run through the region, and water features likely influence several holes on the property. The layout reflects the practical design sensibilities of its era, offering a straightforward test for daily-fee and local golfers rather than championship-length challenges.
Skippack serves the recreational golf market in Montgomery County, providing accessible play for residents and visitors exploring the historic Skippack area, known for its colonial-era village character and small-town atmosphere. The course functions as a community amenity in a region with a dense concentration of golf facilities, catering to players seeking a casual round in a suburban setting. Its longevity reflects steady local demand and the enduring appeal of unpretentious neighborhood golf in the Philadelphia suburbs.
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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Skippack at Skippack Golf Course has a Course Vaults score of 4.8 out of 10 based on 12 explicit golfer ratings.
Skippack was designed by Benahia, Herris, and Xenophon Hassenplug.
Yes. Skippack at Skippack Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Skippack is 70.
Skippack plays 5,790 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Skippack is 125.