Jason E. Miczek
Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk
Josh Saunders
Josh Saunders
Josh Saunders
Josh Saunders
Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk
Lancaster Country Club: Meadow Creek/Dogwood
Lancaster Country Club: Meadow Creek/Dogwood
1466 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601-5695
United States
Overview
Originally a small nine-hole course founded in 1901, William Flynn designed the layout we see today in 1920. The course is constructed on rolling terrain with a river flowing through the heart of the property, and water comes into play on the vast majority of holes. The course really shines from holes two to eight, all in a river valley that provides the golfer with exciting yet testing shots. The bunkering on the course stands out, and like with all Flynn courses, it is placed in a way that forces golfers to take extra consideration. The par 3s, too, are very good with great variety and intrigue. The course was the host of the 2015 and 2024 U.S. Women's Open.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
Best in State: Top 5 in state 1977-'81; Top 10, 1983-'85, 1991-'95 & since 2009; Top 15, 1987-1989 & 1997-2007.
Previous ranking: 7th.
2025-'26 ranking: 9th.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“Lancaster CC is a venerable old-school William Flynn design that regularly finds itself listed amongst the best courses in Pennsylvania. The course has a number of strengths, with beautiful bunkering, impressive visuals of the surrounding holes thanks to recent tree work, and a brilliant routing from Flynn. This is especially true on the front 9, where holes 2-7 play around and over the Conestaga River, leading to some very memorable and quirky holes. The back 9 is longer and tougher, with many lengthy par fours playing downhill on the teeshot and then back uphill on the approach. While the variety does relent a bit on the back 9, there are numerous memorable holes here with a lot of character, namely 2, 4, 12, 14, and 16. This is an excellent members' course and very much worth seeing if given the opportunity."
Read More2025
Review
“Classic Flynn course that he continued to change over 20 years before his death in 1944. Wonderful use of the rolling hills and landforms along the creek. Some interesting holes not seen elsewhere, e.g., hole 4, which has a fairway running parallel to the green, which sits on a ridge above a branch of the Conestoga river. Many demanding driving holes and well-bunkered greens. Don’t be short-sided! Course plays longer than score card due to elevation changes."
Read More2024
Review
“Wonderful old course that has recently remodeled. Large elevation changes on several holes but very playable. Outstanding variety, excellent condition, and great atmosphere. Following a successful 2018 U.S. Women's Open, the club will host the 2024 USWO as well. Worth trying your connections to try to get on."
Read More2022
