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Plan Your Philadelphia Golf Trip in 60 Seconds

Big-city nightlife with classic public golf in the suburbs

Philly pairs serious public golf in its suburbs with a loud, accessible big-city scene — cheesesteaks, dive bars, casinos, and walkable nightlife districts. Fly into PHL, base downtown or in the suburbs, and mix muni-classic rounds with a real city after dark.

4
courses
Spring, Summer, Fall
best season
PHL
20 min drive
50–200k
town size
The rota

Courses

Jericho National Golf ClubPremium

Upscale Bucks County semi-private along the Delaware — the splurge round of the trip

$90–$160
Par 71 · 7,088 yds
parkland
Hartefeld NationalPremium

Tom Fazio design near the DE line — rolling, polished, and a clear notch above muni golf

$70–$130
Par 72 · 6,969 yds
parkland
Makefield Highlands Golf ClubPremium

Rick Jacobson links-style design in Bucks County — top public course in the metro and group-outing favorite

$60–$110
Par 72 · 7,058 yds
links · walkable
Downingtown Country ClubSolid

George Fazio / Tom Fazio design in Chester County — mature, tree-lined, and a fair value

$50–$90
Par 72 · 6,619 yds
parkland · walkable
Base camp

Where to Stay

houseSleeps 12–18

$400–$1,200 /night

Center City / Fishtown / Northern Liberties — big rowhomes near the bars

full kitchenrowhome charmwalkable neighborhood
resort houseSleeps 10–16

$250–$600 /night

Center City hotel block near Rittenhouse or Old City

multiple hotel roomsdowntownrooftop bar nearby
The table

Dining

Barclay Prime

$$$$
steakhouse

Stephen Starr's clubby steakhouse with the famous $150 cheesesteak — the marquee dinner

4.6★

Pat's & Geno's (cheesesteak corner)

$
casual

The rival cheesesteak shrines facing off in South Philly — a mandatory group pilgrimage

4.2★

Bottle Bar East

$$
brewpub

Massive beer list and pub fare in Fishtown — relaxed crew dinner near the bars

4.4★

Tony Luke's

$
casual

Cult roast pork and cheesesteak spot — the local insiders' counter-pick

4.4★
After the round

Nightlife

Frankford Hall

Late night
patio

Cavernous Fishtown beer garden with steins, ping pong, and a big back patio — built for groups

McGillin's Olde Ale House

Late night
dive

Philly's oldest continuously operating bar (1860) — loud, sticky, and perfect

Bok Bar (rooftop)

rooftop

Seasonal rooftop atop an old school with a killer skyline view (summer)

Yards Brewing Co.

brewpub

Big-tank brewery taproom near the waterfront with long communal tables

Off days

Activities

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia

casinohalf day$40–$400/pp

Full casino in the South Philly stadium district — tables, slots, and sports bars

Philly Brewery Crawl

breweryhalf day$40–$90/pp

Hit Yards, Evil Genius, and Love City on a Fishtown/Kensington brewery loop

Philadelphia Distilling Tour

distillery2 hours$25–$50/pp

Bluecoat Gin distillery tour and tasting in Fishtown

Topgolf Mount Laurel

go karts2-3 hours$35–$65/pp

Three-level Topgolf just across the river in NJ for a competitive warm-up night

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