Courtesy of Evan Schiller
Courtesy of Evan Schiller
Ryan Young
US PGA TOUR
Philadelphia Cricket Club: Wissahickon
Flourtown, PA • Private
Philadelphia Cricket Club: Wissahickon
6025 W Valley Green Rd
Flourtown, PA 19031-1222
United States
Overview
Philadelphia Cricket was A.W. Tillinghast’s home club in his early years as a golfer, so when he laid out a new course for the club in the early 1920s, he devoted special attention to it. Over the century, it aged. Greens shrank, bunkers eroded, trees grew (including one right through the roof of a clubhouse veranda). In 2008, Keith Foster was retained to restore the course to its Tillinghast glory, but a poor economy postponed the work until the summer of 2013. The Cricket is now faithful to Tilly once again, with trees removed and original greens and bunkers reclaimed, including the famed “Great Hazard” that must be carried on the par-5 seventh. As per his request, Tillinghast’s ashes were scattered in the Wissahickon Creek that crosses the 18th green. The PGA Tour's Truist Championship was moved to Philly Cricket Club for 2025, with Quail Hollow Club hosting the PGA Championship.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
Second 100 Greatest: Ranked since 2017.
Highest ranking: 104th.
Previous ranking: 124th.
2025-'26 ranking: 120th.
100 Greatest: Ranked 1966-'68 on "America's 200 Toughest Courses."
Best in State: Ranked inside the top 10 since 2017.
2025-'26 ranking (and previous): 5th.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“Wonderful experience"
Read More2024
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“No 2 holes alike, good test of par 4's, conditioning very good with speedy receptive greens. Unique feature were the great hazard on the par 5's."
Read More2023
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“Wiss without the trees and the last renovation opened up the sight lines and the beauty of the course. The green conditions were best of the best. The fairways and rough were well maintained and the great turf quality and sandy soil made a good walk and fun playing conditions. The location is history and beautiful. AW did a great job on the course and it was a pleasure to be able to enjoy it."
Read More2023
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“A.W. Tillinghast beauty outside of Philadelphia is definitely one to play if you get the chance. The rolling terrain, elevation changes and the unique/complex greens are something to behold. Easily one of the best in the area and a great example of classic course architecture."
Read More2022
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“Beautiful, well-maintained Classic Era golf course; challenging but fair. Playable for most from the proper tees."
Read More2022
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“Classic design with unique character woven into the golf course. Distinct challenges stand up to distance better than anticipated while remaining fair and rewarding / punishing shots appropriately."
Read More2022
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“Big, classic, old-school Tillinghast course with U.S. Open style conditions and excellent greens. There are some truly remarkable holes here such as the par 4 2nd, with its green just feet from the clubhouse and par 4 6th with the railroad tracks down the right. I'm convinced this course could host a U.S. Open if it had more space. One of the best courses in the golf-rich Philadelphia area."
Read More2022
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“Recent restoration is outstanding. From the tree removal to the bunkers to the railroad tracks running through the property, it feels like a special place. Only drawback is the condo development that was recently built in the corner of the property that's visible on the back nine."
Read More2018
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“The aesthetics were gorgeous, and the ambiance was spectacular. The clubhouse just next to #2 green? The Tillinghast rock on 18? Makes me want to grab some hickory shafted clubs and play from sunrise to sunset."
Read More2018
