
White Manor Course
White Manor Country Club

About this course
White Manor, nestled in the rolling hills of Malvern, Pennsylvania, evokes the spirit of classic American golf, where the game's traditions are as cherished as the course itself. Built in the mid-1960s during an era of innovative design, White Manor offers a robust parkland layout characterized by mature trees lining generous fairways and subtly contoured greens that reward thoughtful approach play. The course, known for its strategic bunkering and deceptively challenging par-3s, puts a premium on controlled ball striking and intelligent course management. Expect a course that favors the patient player who can shape shots, with subtle doglegs and elevation changes adding to the strategic complexity. Originally designed by the lesser known Ed Ault, White Manor benefited from a significant renovation by Arthur Hills in later years, enhancing both its playability and its visual appeal, modernizing the bunkering, greens complexes and irrigation. While not nationally renowned for hosting major championships, White Manor has been a respected venue for regional amateur events, fostering a competitive yet welcoming atmosphere among its membership. White Manor is far more than just a challenging golf course; it's a hub of community and social activity. While not known for any iconic food item, the club's culinary offerings and social calendar are integral to the White Manor experience. A close knit membership makes it one of the more popular clubs within the western Main Line.
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
- Malvern, PA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1948
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Bobby Weed
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,008 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.9/142
- Course Vaults score
- 7.8
Getting there
The journey to White Manor Country Club begins at Philadelphia International Airport, just forty minutes to the southeast, where the transition from urban sprawl to the rolling pastoral landscapes of Chester County unfolds with surprising swiftness. The drive west along Route 30 or the Pennsylvania Turnpike traces the historic Main Line corridor before peeling into Malvern's quieter lanes, where stone farmhouses and wooded estates signal entry into one of the region's most discreet enclaves. White Manor itself sits tucked among the gentle hills and hardwood groves that define this corner of the Brandywine Valley, its understated entrance a fitting prelude to a club that has long prized privacy over proclamation.

FAQ
Common questions about White Manor
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
White Manor has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 52 logged golfers.
White Manor was designed by Bobby Weed.
White Manor is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at White Manor is 71.
White Manor plays 7,008 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at White Manor is 142.



