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4.2
318 Reviews (318)
5 Stars
122
4 Stars
133
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
87.6%
Recommend this course
285 out of 318 reviews
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4.4
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
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1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 9 reviews
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4.3
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
88.9%
Recommend this course
16 out of 18 reviews
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Course Highlights
Galen Hall's century-old layout delivers a uniquely quirky, character-filled round with memorable elevation changes and challenging par 3s. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this historic course worth the drive.

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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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Reviews

4.2
318 Reviews (318)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Dinner 9
Amazing Food 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 26
Undulating Greens 17
Water Hazards 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
Advanced Golfers 15
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 18
Worth the Drive 18

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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 17
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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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
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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 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

challenging course

good course to play. often quite expensive, but winter / hot deal cost came to $20 to ride. some long holes, an island green, blind shots, make this course challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging greens!

Nice course for the cost. Need ranger to keep play moving.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Nightmare

Showed up 20min before tee time (10:30am tee time) Showed multiple open reservations from 10:10-10:40. Allowed multiple golfers to book per tee time. I was playing alone that day. Got to club house to check in and guy behind the counter I hear talking to regulars who had 10:45/10:50 tee times and after say yea to ahead. 3 groups of 4. I speak up and say hold on I am by myself and tee time before them. Guy says you can play with them or wait! I know there is a bunch of old guy regulars but if you can’t follow standard guidelines and being courteous to tee times and a single that is lousy. I ended up leaving and playing another local course. Had issue with maintenance staff starting sprinklers literally as we were teeing off on 2 holes about 6 weeks ago(tried to not thin much about it as it has been a dry summer) and just driving right up on you when teeing off or putting to go do something. Again everyone has a job to do but not very thoughtful. Seems like a real lack of professionalism overall. Plenty of other courses to go to.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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