Lancaster Country Club
A William Flynn parkland that twice tested the world's best women, Lancaster Country Club hosted the U.S. Women's Open in 2015 and 2024. Flynn opened it in 1920, a par 70 of about 6,629 yards tumbling toward the Conestoga Creek.
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The verdict
Lancaster Country Club is a classic William Flynn parkland that announced itself to the wider golf world by hosting two memorable U.S. Women's Opens. Flynn, the architect behind Shinnecock Hills and Cherry Hills, laid it out on rolling Pennsylvania Dutch country above the Conestoga Creek, and it opened in 1920. For its championships it has played as a par 70 of about 6,629 yards, a figure that undersells how hard the course can bite when the rough is up and the greens are firm.
A Ron Forse restoration completed in 2007 recovered much of Flynn's original strategy, sharpening the bunkering and green surrounds. The course is set across the Meadowcreek and Dogwood nines, with the creek and steep, wooded slopes shaping a layout that rewards thoughtful position over raw power. In 2015 In Gee Chun won here, and in 2024 Yuka Saso took the title on a course that drew praise from players for its demands. For a traveling golfer it is a private club of real championship credentials in handsome country, reached through a member, and one of the most rewarding stops in central Pennsylvania.
Lancaster Country Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1920
- Designer
- William Flynn
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 70
- Yardage
- About 6,629 yds
- Green fee
- Members and guests
Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026 from the club, the USGA and leading databases. William Flynn designed the course, which opened in 1920; it played as a par 70 of about 6,629 yards for the 2024 U.S. Women's Open in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, won by Yuka Saso. It is a private club; access is generally only through a member, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Lancaster draws its character from the land and the creek. Flynn routed holes up and down genuine slopes, so stance and lie are rarely level and the player must judge how the ball will run on the firm parkland turf. The Conestoga Creek crosses or borders several holes, putting a premium on the controlled tee shot and the well judged approach, and the small, tilted greens leave little margin once the pins are tucked.
The stretch alongside the creek is the heart of the course, a run of holes where a brave line shortens the work but a slightly loose shot finds water or thick rough. The closing holes climb back toward the clubhouse and ask for two solid full shots to finish, exactly the test that made the U.S. Women's Open such compelling viewing in both 2015 and 2024.
What stays with players is the way the course resists scoring without ever feeling unfair. There is no single signature gimmick; instead the difficulty accumulates across eighteen varied holes that demand position, distance control and nerve. It is William Flynn architecture restored to its full, quietly searching best.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; not generally open to public play, with access usually through a member |
| Green fee | No published public fee; any guest play is hosted by a member (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | An introduction through a member, arranged well in advance, is essential |
| On the day | Caddies available and walking encouraged; a collared shirt and traditional dress code expected |
| Getting there | Lancaster, about 80 minutes west of Philadelphia and an hour southeast of Harrisburg in Pennsylvania Dutch country |
| Best months | May through June and September through October, when the parkland is firm and fast |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; Lancaster Country Club is private and policies change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit with the club or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
The city of Lancaster offers a growing choice of hotels and a strong food scene close to the club, while Philadelphia is about eighty minutes east for travelers building a wider itinerary. Harrisburg and Philadelphia provide the nearest major airports.
Lancaster is a fine inland stop on an eastern Pennsylvania golf tour and pairs well with the great courses around Philadelphia. We can arrange the introductions where possible and handle the lodging and transfers around your round.
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Lancaster Country Club questions
Who designed Lancaster Country Club and when did it open?
The course was designed by William Flynn and opened in 1920 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Ron Forse led a restoration completed in 2007 that returned many of Flynn's original features.
What is the par and length of Lancaster Country Club?
For its championships Lancaster has played as a par 70 of about 6,629 yards, a rolling William Flynn parkland threaded by the Conestoga Creek across the Meadowcreek and Dogwood nines.
What championships has Lancaster Country Club hosted?
Lancaster hosted the U.S. Women's Open in 2015, won by In Gee Chun, and again in 2024, won by Yuka Saso. Both championships were noted for how searching the course played.
Can visitors play Lancaster Country Club?
Lancaster Country Club is a private members club and is not generally open to public play. Access is usually only through a member, so arranging a visit well in advance is essential.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; 2015 and 2024 U.S. Women's Open results verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.