Wissahickon Course


Wissahickon, the jewel of the Philadelphia Cricket Club, stands as a testament to a bygone era of bold, strategic golf. Set amidst the rolling hills of Flourtown, just outside Philadelphia, the course unfolds across a landscape that seamlessly blends classic parkland aesthetics with subtle, yet demanding, topographical nuances. Designed by the legendary A.W. Tillinghast during golf's Golden Age, Wissahickon challenges players with its expansive fairways, artfully contoured greens, and strategically placed bunkers that demand creative shot-making. Fairways may seem generous, but the course has teeth; a slight fade can be greatly rewarded, and recovery shots from the thick rough around the green are a test of nerve. The course saw a significant restoration by Keith Foster, who returned much of Tillinghast's original, aggressive character, giving modern players the challenge of a classic course. Beyond the course's architectural merit, the Philadelphia Cricket Club fosters a unique atmosphere of camaraderie and tradition. It is one of the oldest clubs in the United States, founded in 1854 and dedicated to amateur sport. Members are known for a deep appreciation of the game's history. It's not unusual to find members engaged in spirited debates about classic course architecture while enjoying the club's renowned crab cakes.
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Most visitors arrive via Philadelphia International Airport, a straightforward 40-minute drive north through the city's leafy northwestern suburbs. The route climbs gently out of the urban grid and into Montgomery County's wooded estates, where stone walls and mature hardwoods signal the Main Line's quiet prosperity. As Germantown Pike narrows and bends through Flourtown, the landscape takes on an older, more pastoral character - and then, set back from the road in serene seclusion, the grounds of Philadelphia Cricket Club emerge, their rolling fairways and understated elegance a testament to more than a century of American sporting tradition.

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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Wissahickon at Philadelphia Cricket Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.9 out of 10 based on 212 logged golfers.
Wissahickon was designed by A .W. Tillinghast.
Wissahickon at Philadelphia Cricket Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Wissahickon is 70.
Wissahickon plays 7,119 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Wissahickon is 140.
Wissahickon Course

Wissahickon, the jewel of the Philadelphia Cricket Club, stands as a testament to a bygone era of bold, strategic golf. Set amidst the rolling hills of Flourtown, just outside Philadelphia, the course unfolds across a landscape that seamlessly blends classic parkland aesthetics with subtle, yet demanding, topographical nuances. Designed by the legendary A.W. Tillinghast during golf's Golden Age, Wissahickon challenges players with its expansive fairways, artfully contoured greens, and strategically placed bunkers that demand creative shot-making. Fairways may seem generous, but the course has teeth; a slight fade can be greatly rewarded, and recovery shots from the thick rough around the green are a test of nerve. The course saw a significant restoration by Keith Foster, who returned much of Tillinghast's original, aggressive character, giving modern players the challenge of a classic course. Beyond the course's architectural merit, the Philadelphia Cricket Club fosters a unique atmosphere of camaraderie and tradition. It is one of the oldest clubs in the United States, founded in 1854 and dedicated to amateur sport. Members are known for a deep appreciation of the game's history. It's not unusual to find members engaged in spirited debates about classic course architecture while enjoying the club's renowned crab cakes.
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
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Best in USA
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Best in PA
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Golfers say this Tillinghast design delivers an exceptional experience with pristine conditioning and classic architecture that feels authentic to the game's traditions. Most praise the immaculate greens, well-bunkered layout, and outstanding par 3s, with several reviewers noting the course's carpet-like fairways and challenging routing that plays engaging from various yardages. Reviewers frequently mention the course's old-school vibe and walkability, with some considering it among the Philadelphia area's finest layouts alongside the region's most celebrated courses. The consensus is that this is a memorable venue worth traveling for, offering both strategic interest and top-tier maintenance that showcases why the architect held it in such high regard.
8.9
212 players
Awesome old vibe and great course
Amazing course. Played it from around 6,700 yards. It was challenging. I live about 4 hours away and if someone asked me to play tomorrow I would be in my car.
Wiss is fantastic and it was great to see it show off during the Truist this year. The pros echoed what has been said for a while in Philly…it might be a toss up for the title of best golf course (after Merion and PV) in the GAP. This course deserves all the praise it’s gotten and I think it’s safe to say it’s no longer under the radar.
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Most visitors arrive via Philadelphia International Airport, a straightforward 40-minute drive north through the city's leafy northwestern suburbs. The route climbs gently out of the urban grid and into Montgomery County's wooded estates, where stone walls and mature hardwoods signal the Main Line's quiet prosperity. As Germantown Pike narrows and bends through Flourtown, the landscape takes on an older, more pastoral character - and then, set back from the road in serene seclusion, the grounds of Philadelphia Cricket Club emerge, their rolling fairways and understated elegance a testament to more than a century of American sporting tradition.

FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Wissahickon at Philadelphia Cricket Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.9 out of 10 based on 212 logged golfers.
Wissahickon was designed by A .W. Tillinghast.
Wissahickon at Philadelphia Cricket Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Wissahickon is 70.
Wissahickon plays 7,119 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Wissahickon is 140.