Lancaster Country Club: Meadow Creek/Dogwood

Lancaster, PA • Private

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Jason E. Miczek

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Russell Kirk

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Josh Saunders

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Josh Saunders

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Josh Saunders

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Josh Saunders

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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. While 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, they are placed in a way that forces golfers to take an extra consideration. The par 3s too are very good with great variety and intrigue. The course is the host of the 2015 and 2024 U.S. Women's Open.

About

Holes 27

Facility Type Private

Year Opened 1906

Designer William S. Flynn (Meadow Creek/Dogwood)/Brian Silva (Highlands)

Awards

Ranking history:

Best in State: Top 5 in state 1977-1981, Top 15 in state 1987-1989 & 1997-2007, Top 10 in state 1983-1985, 1991-1995 & since 2009, ranked 10th in state 2013. Ranked 8th in 2019-'20.

Current ranking: Seventh.

Panelists

Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists

4.5

100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES

Shot Options

7.2034

Character

7.1827

Challenge

7.1073

Layout Variety

7.2589

Fun

7.1428

Aesthetics

7.1722

Conditioning

7.253

Reviews

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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."

2024

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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."

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