
West Course
Hershey Country Club



About this course
West Course at Hershey Country Club exists in the hallowed grounds of chocolatier Milton Hershey's vision, a testament to his belief in providing unparalleled recreation alongside industry. Situated just outside Hershey, Pennsylvania, its classic parkland layout, originally conceived during the Golden Age of golf architecture, unfolds across gently rolling terrain. Tree-lined fairways demand strategic positioning, while subtly contoured greens reward precise approach play. The course offers classic and understated golf. Maurice McCarthy is credited with the original design of the West Course, later refined over the years by notable architects. While not a regular stop on major professional tours, the West Course has played host to significant regional and state championships, providing a stern test for elite amateurs. The course is known to have generous fairways but the greens are always firm. The Hershey Country Club is perhaps best known for its familial and down-to-earth membership, reflective of the town's origins. The club has been a staple in the Hershey, Pennsylvania community, offering a course that offers classic golf within a well maintained property. The club, a community asset, reflects the values instilled by its founder.
Quick facts
- Location
- Hershey, PA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1930
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Maurice McCarthy
- Par
- 73
- Length
- 6,860 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.9/135
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
Hershey Country Club is most readily accessed via Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), a straightforward 30-minute drive northeast through the rolling farmland of south-central Pennsylvania, or alternatively through Philadelphia International (PHL), roughly 90 minutes to the southeast. The final approach winds through the distinctive landscape of Derry Township, where the manicured grounds and distinctive architecture of the club emerge amid the gently undulating terrain that has long defined this region. For those arriving by private aviation, Harrisburg International and the smaller Skyport facilities in the area provide convenient alternatives to the commercial terminals. The club's location places it at the heart of Pennsylvania's agricultural heartland, a setting that grounds the experience in both accessibility and quiet, understated elegance.

FAQ
Common questions about West at Hershey Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
West at Hershey Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.
West was designed by Maurice McCarthy.
West at Hershey Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at West is 73.
West plays 6,860 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at West is 135.




