
Springhaven Course
Springhaven Club


About this course
Springhaven Club whispers of a bygone era, its championship layout a testament to classic, strategic golf in the rolling hills just west of Philadelphia. Carved from mature parkland, the course is a balanced test, rewarding thoughtful approaches and deft touch around the greens. Architect Gil Hanse, known for his restoration work on some of the nation's most esteemed layouts, brought his expertise to Springhaven, honoring the spirit of its original design while subtly enhancing its playability for the modern game. Many a mid-Atlantic golfer who has come to this area from out of state has said that the golf course is deceptively tricky and enjoyable the more times you play it. While not a regular host of major championships, Springhaven’s enduring appeal lies in its understated elegance and challenging, but fair, shot values. It's known as a course that's both enjoyable for members while still offering a stout test for better players. Beyond the course itself, Springhaven maintains a warm, inviting atmosphere where generations of golfers have shared rounds and camaraderie, frequently ending their day with a proper meal and a cocktail from one of the Club's inviting dining rooms. The club has become a fixture and cornerstone of the surrounding community.
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
- Wallingford, PA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1904
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Ida Dixon
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,518 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.8/134
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
The journey to Springhaven Club begins at Philadelphia International Airport, a straightforward half-hour drive to the southwest through the rolling terrain of Delaware County. The route traces the contours of suburban Philadelphia before yielding to the quieter, tree-lined streets of Wallingford, where the club has maintained its discreet presence since 1912. As you approach, the landscape softens into the kind of understated elegance that defines Pennsylvania's Main Line country - no grand gates or sweeping entrance drives, just the subtle transition from public road to private enclave, where one of the region's most respected Donald Ross designs has been waiting, largely unchanged, for over a century.

FAQ
Common questions about Springhaven
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Springhaven has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 26 logged golfers.
Springhaven was designed by Ida Dixon.
Springhaven is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Springhaven is 70.
Springhaven plays 6,518 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Springhaven is 134.




