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4.2
308 Reviews (308)
5 Stars
117
4 Stars
130
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
87.6%
Recommend this course
276 out of 308 reviews
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4.2
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.0%
Recommend this course
22 out of 25 reviews
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4.2
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.5%
Recommend this course
28 out of 32 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6271 yards
Slope 127
Rating 69.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1910
Fairways Bentgrass
Greens Bentgrass
Golf Season Year round
Architect A. W. Tillinghast (1917) Alex Findlay (1910)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge

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4.2
308 Reviews (308)
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 30
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

tilly golf course

Played this course on the 4th weekend. It was in great shape ! Pace of play was great for a holiday weekend. The staff were great both in the pro shop and bar. Thank you !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Super Shape

Course in best shape I. Yes..They finally improved the cartpath on #2...GREAT JOB.....Fairways, teeboxes all very nice, but the greens putted so true like a dream.

Course is NOT easy

..1st time players should play the front tees to get a better feel, even if you are a long ball hitter.. Par 3's are especially hard from tips....#15 is one of the most unique par 3"s anywhere! I actually think #4 and #17 are tougher than this island hole. Anyway, take a cart as it is a long, tough walking course....

Good luck!!...I need to go back soon and get revenge as I shot 90 and played well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/16/2025

Thank you for your review. I’m looking into a serious injury that may have involved the cart path at this course. If you had any issues or concerns with the cart path during your visit, please reach out to me with information about your experience. Your input could be very helpful. You can contact me at jmorace@mtvlaw.com or (267) 581-6226.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Classic

Hiden gem

Theres a reason this course is still open after more than 100 years, it's a classic. Findlay and Tillinghast put together a beauty. Start to finish a challenge. This course makes you think about every shot. I loved it. Peter in the Pro Shop was helpful, friendly and courteous. Overall a great experience. Thanks Galen Hall keep up the good work!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Amazing Value

Despite living over an hour away, Galen Hall is my go-to course. I live in the highly dense suburbs of Philly so most public courses near me are always packed and expensive. That is not the case for this hidden gem. They almost always have tee times available if you make a last minute decision to play, and with rounds priced at $45 it's a steal. The first couple holes seemed forced from a layout perspective, and sometimes have spotty conditions, but 3-18 are amazing. It's a very unique links style layout with great elevation changes, solid conditions for fairways/greens, and amazing views across the property. I'm shocked this course doesn't get more recognition, but I'm thankful for that.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old School Golf

Fun course to play. Very small greens will test your accuracy. Not a bad layout.

Conditions Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great value for a challenging course with fantastic history

The beautiful vistas and elevation change throughout provide a unique golfing experience. The course seems scorable, but the AW Tillinghast marquee postage stamp greens are tough to navigate. Super fun course to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Pennsylvania Advisor
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Off season

To be fair, it is off season. There were some things that were not in the best of shape & hole #2 rerouting was a nightmare and not safe to have carts on public roads with speeding motorists for that distance and that long! Also, the first par 3 having a temporary tee at this point in the year with some of these temperatures seems like overkill as a precaution and it detracts from one of the most enjoyable holes on the course despite its short distance. The course needs new cart paths and has for a long time. The condition of the cart paths is terrible & does not add to the charm nor the experience of the course! Conditions on the course need some material attention for in season rates to be justifiable.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/16/2025

Thank you for your review. I’m looking into a serious injury that may have involved the cart path at this course. If you had any issues or concerns with the cart path during your visit, please reach out to me with information about your experience. Your input could be very helpful. You can contact me at jmorace@mtvlaw.com or (267) 581-6226.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tillinghast design here!

I'm hoping that there are improvement plans for the cart paths.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/16/2025

Thank you for your review. I’m looking into a serious injury that may have involved the cart path at this course. If you had any issues or concerns with the cart path during your visit, please reach out to me with information about your experience. Your input could be very helpful. You can contact me at jmorace@mtvlaw.com or (267) 581-6226.

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