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Pennsylvania Golf Courses : Philadelphia County
One of the three original counties created by William Penn in November 1682, and its name to him signified (brotherly love), although the original Philadelphia in Asia Minor was actually (the city of Philadelphus). Philadelphia was laid out in 1682 as the county seat and the capital of the Province; it was chartered as a city on October 25, 1701, and re-chartered on March 11, 1789. On February 2, 1854, all municipalities within the county were consolidated with the city. The county offices were merged with the city government in 1952. Swedes and Finns first settled within the county in 1638. Dutch seized the area in 1655, but permanently lost control to England in 1674. Penn’s charter for Pennsylvania was received from the English king in 1681, and was followed by Penn’s November 1682 division of Pennsylvania into three counties. The City of Philadelphia merged (and became synonymous) with Philadelphia County in 1854. Thomas Holme made the physical plan for the City, and the Northern Liberties were designated to give urban lots to all who purchased 5,000 rural acres in Pennsylvania. The City had eighty families in 1683, 4,500 inhabitants in 1699, 10,000 in 1720, 23,700 in 1774. Philadelphia was economically the strongest city in America until surpassed by New York City in population in 1820 and in commerce by about 1830, although Philadelphia was strongest in manufacturing until the early twentieth century. It led the nation in textiles, shoes, shipbuilding, locomotives, and machinery. Leadership in transportation, both as a depot and a center for capital funding, was another Philadelphia attribute. This was readily apparent as the Pennsylvania Railroad grew to be a nationwide system. Quaker leadership, which had shaped the pre-Revolutionary culture, gradually gave way. Both the numbers and the wealth of the Society of Friends shrank. Before the Civil War, race riots and nativists anti-Catholicism erupted. A strong African American community existed by the early nineteenth century, but abolitionists met stiff popular resistance. After the Civil War, the central business district of today emerged. Large retail sales stores arose in center city, and suburbs grew, delineated by race, income, and ethnicity. Three decades of urban renewal occurred after World War II. Reform mayors Joseph Clark and Richardson Dilworth allied themselves with the urban renewal cause. The Federal Housing Act of 1954 used Philadelphia’s system as a model for low-income housing. In 1953 the Broad Street Railroad Station and the elevated (Chinese Wall) were torn down to be replaced by John F. Kennedy Boulevard and the Penn Center. The Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation was initiated in 1958. Much restoration of the oldest areas, especially east of City Hall, was accomplished. Philadelphia once had a reputation as the (private city), in the sense that activities of the family and in the home had a social priority. There is a noticeably strong African American culture. The city has a large medical complex that rivals Boston and New York. It also has an old professional baseball tradition. The venerable University of Pennsylvania’s folk (gladly learn and gladly teach), and art, music, and museums flourish. Now it’s time to see the Pennsylvania golf courses in Philadelphia County.
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Pennsylvania Golf Courses : Philadelphia County
Bala Golf Club
Address:
2200 Belmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: 215-877-0661
Holes: 18
Par: 68
Rating: 66.2
Slope: 128
Status: Private
Season: Open All Year
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
The course was built on rolling terrain and has small challenging greens and numerous deep bunkers. There are water hazards that come in to play on 6 holes. PGA Sectional tournaments are held annually at Bala, the site of the 1954 US Women's Open.
Cobb's Creek Golf Club
Address:
7200 Lansdowne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
Phone: 215-877-8707
Holes: 36
Par: 71
Rating: 66.7
Slope: 123
Status: Public
Season: Open All Year
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
Cobb's creek Golf Club is a 36-hole facility. Home to The Olde and Karakung Courses. The historic course boasts a long list of awards and accolades and hasted two PGA Tour events. The crown jewel of the GolfPhilly courses features a classic mature tree-lined layout with many similar design characteristics to that of Merion. Accuracy is paramount on the front as the creek comes to play on the first 6 holes (7 in total). The back nine demands length with a string of lengthy par-4s and the monstrous 638-yard 14, which is amongst the longest holes in Philadelphia. The Karakung Course was designed to recreate the character and charm of its sister course, yet meets the challenge of the everyday golfer. The layout is forgiving off the tee, yet demanding on approach shots with small to medium sized greens. The terrain varies from flat to rolling to hilly terrain and offers an enjoyable round to players of all abilities.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Golf Course
Address:
20th and Pattison Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Phone: 215-462-8997
Holes: 18
Par: 69
Rating: 69.7
Slope: 113
Status: Public
Season: Open All Year
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
F.D.R. Golf Club is a Florida-style layout that is relatively flat, open, and susceptible to prevailing winds. The fun-filled layout features generous landing areas and short par fours that provide numerous scoring opportunities. The large gently undulating greens are consistently among the best in Philadelphia and are well protected by numerous bunkers. A canal runs through the course and comes into play on a total of ten holes. Expect spectacular views of the Philadelphia skyline that will serve as a backdrop on several of your shots.
John F. Byrne Golf Course
Address:
9500 Leon Street
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Phone: 215-632-8666
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Rating: 65.0
Slope: 107
Status: Public
Season: Open All Year
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
The layout is nestled in and around a valley that features a variety of tree-lined and open fairways. Several elevated tees and greens accent the already rolling and sometimes hilly terrain like so many Pennsylvania golf courses. Torresdale Creek winds through the property and comes into play on a total of ten holes. There are several short par 4s that provide great risk-reward and are mixed with challenging holes from start to finish.
Juniata Golf Club
Address:
1391 Cayuga Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Phone: 215-743-4060
Holes: 18
Par: 66
Rating: 64.8
Slope: 109
Status: Public
Season: Open All year
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
The traditional layout is highlighted by naturally rolling terrain and the Frankford Creek that makes its presence known on eight holes. Precision shot making is paramount as several of the undulating greens are medium in size and are often guarded by well placed bunker.
Philadelphia Quartet Golf Club
Address:
1075 Shampton Road
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Phone: 215-676-3939
Holes: 9
Par: 54
Rating: N/A
Slope: N/A
Status: Semi-Private
Season: April 15 thru December 15
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
This par 3 course has a stream that comes into play on five holes and a beautiful creek that adds to the scenery. The greens are well-bunkered and slightly sloped, and the fairways are wide open. This is a semi-private course that only offers public play during the week.
Torresdale-Frankford Country Club
Address:
Grant and Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Phone: 215-824-2155
Holes: 18
Par: 70
Rating: 71.0
Slope: 131
Status: Private
Season: Open All Year
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
This hilly course has narrow fairways. The greens are difficult because they are very fast and sloped. There are water hazards that come into play on eleven holes.
Walnut Lane Golf Club
Address:
800 Walnut Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Phone: 215-482-3370
Holes: 18
Par: 62
Rating: 59.9
Slope: 91
Status: Public
Season: Open All Year
Pennsylvania Golf Courses Comments:
A majestic tree-lined golf course with several tremendous par-3s. The scenic course is located in a park-like setting that feature several holes that are cleverly tucked away in hills and valleys. The greens vary in size and are often guarded with strategically placed bunkers and false fronts. The wooded layout makes great use of century old hardwoods as hazards. The greens fees are the most affordable in the greater Philadelphia area.
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