
Waynesborough Course
Waynesborough Country Club

About this course
Waynesborough Country Club sits in Paoli, Pennsylvania, in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, occupying rolling terrain characteristic of Chester County. George Fazio designed the course, which opened in the 1960s during a period when Fazio was establishing himself as an architect after his playing career. The layout reflects his preference for strategic design that rewards accurate shotmaking without relying on excessive length or artificial difficulty. The course moves across varied topography with elevation changes that create natural interest in both shot selection and green approaches. Fazio routed the holes to take advantage of the property's wooded character and natural contours, incorporating mature trees that frame fairways and define playing corridors. The design emphasizes placement over power, with greens that require thoughtful approach angles and short game precision. Waynesborough functions as a traditional private country club serving the Main Line community west of Philadelphia. The membership culture centers on golf and family recreation, typical of suburban clubs established during the post-war expansion of private golf in the region. The club provides a setting where members play regularly on a course that has matured over decades, with tree growth and conditioning evolution shaping the playing experience Fazio originally envisioned. The course remains a fixture in the local golf landscape, offering a Fazio design that predates his later collaborations with his nephew Tom and represents his individual architectural approach during the formative years of his design practice.
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
- Paoli, PA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1965
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- George Fazio
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,063 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.7/140
- Course Vaults score
- 7.8
Getting there
Waynesborough Country Club sits in the rolling countryside west of Philadelphia, most easily reached via Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), roughly forty minutes south of the club by car through the Chester County landscape. The drive north from PHL traces a gentle arc through suburban Pennsylvania before the terrain softens into the verdant horse country that defines this corner of the Main Line - a transition marked by split-rail fencing, stone farmhouses, and the gradual emergence of the club's own manicured grounds near the village of Paoli. For those with access to private aviation, the nearby Chester County Airport (MXE) offers a more discreet arrival, positioned just minutes from Waynesborough's entrance. The final approach winds through tree-lined roads that speak to the quiet, established character of the club itself - a destination defined less by dramatic vistas than by the understated elegance of Pennsylvania's most storied golfing terrain.

FAQ
Common questions about Waynesborough
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Waynesborough has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 53 logged golfers.
Waynesborough was designed by George Fazio.
Waynesborough is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Waynesborough is 71.
Waynesborough plays 7,063 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Waynesborough is 140.



