Best Public Golf Courses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What makes a public course "best" in Philadelphia? 14 non-member courses qualify; the top 5 below average n/a★.

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Ranked courses

  1. 1

    Bala Golf Course

    , Philadelphia, PA 08065
  2. 2

    Bedford Springs Resort

    1500 Links Lane, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA 19135
  3. 3

    Cobbs Creek Golf Course Olde

    7752 Woodbine Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151
  4. 4

    Greater Philadelphia Golf Club

    1500 Links Lane, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA 16915
  5. 5

    Hershey Country Club

    4000 Club House Drive, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA 19353
  6. 6

    JC Melrose Country Club

    , Philadelphia, PA 19111
  7. 7

    John F. Byrne Golf Club

    , Philadelphia, PA 19114
  8. 8

    Juniata Golf Course

    , Philadelphia, PA 19124
  9. 9

    Karakung Golf Course

    , Philadelphia, PA 19151
  10. 10

    Philadelphia Resort Golf Club

    4000 Fairway Drive, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA 18915
  11. 11

    Saint Martin's Golf Course

    , Philadelphia, PA 19118
  12. 12

    Saucon Valley Country Club

    3000 Golf Course Drive, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA 19124
  13. 13

    Union League Golf Club

    , Philadelphia, PA 19114
  14. 14

    Walnut Lane Golf Course

    800 West Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19127

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public golf courses are in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
FairwayRadar lists every public, municipal, semi-private, and resort course open to non-member play in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Counts update daily as we verify access policies.
What's the best public golf course in Philadelphia?
Our top-ranked public course in Philadelphia is the highest-rated by Google reviews. See the ranked list above for current standings — rankings shift as new reviews come in.
Are tee times required at public courses in Philadelphia?
Most public courses in Philadelphia accept tee times 1–14 days in advance. Walk-ons are typically allowed on weekdays but rarely on weekend mornings. Click any course for its booking link and phone number.
What do public golf courses cost in Philadelphia?
Green fees in Philadelphia vary by course and time of day. The ranked list above shows weekday and weekend rate ranges where available. Twilight rates (typically after 2pm) run 30–50% below morning prices.
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