which course to play at hershey country club

Why play golf at Hershey Country Club?

It’s always a good time to swing onto the fairway at Hershey Country Club. Whether you are new to the sport or a lifelong player, you will find the right course for you. All three of our award-winning courses – The East Course, The West Course, and Spring Creek Course – are available to Members and Resort Guests. Each course provides a unique playing experience geared …

How do I contact Hershey Country Club golf?

May 10, 2011 · Description » The private club permits public access and includes three 18-hole courses, each vastly different. The West Course, opened in 1929, is short, tree-lined and traditional with small,...

Why is the par 3 at Hershey Park So Nice?

East Golf Course. The 18-hole "East" course at the Hershey Country Club facility in Hershey, Pennsylvania features 7,061 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 74.5 and it has a slope rating of 128 on Bermuda grass. Designed by George Fazio, ASGCA, the East golf course opened in 1970.

Who built golf courses during the Great Depression?

Amazingly, it was Milton Hershey who built four golf courses during the lean Great Depression time frame. It was Mr. Hershey's attempt to become a prime competitor to what was being carried out at Pinehurst.

How many par 5 holes are there in West Course?

The main sticking point for the West Course is that it sports five par-5 holes and the sum total of what they provide is simply adequate. The long 2nd is clearly the best of the bunch. Thankfully, the closing hole -- a par-4 of 424 yards is a good conclusion for the day's play as the green is elevated and defended well with greenside bunkers on both sides.

Who designed the PGA course in 1940?

Designed by Maurice McCarthy in 1930, this course hosted the PGA Championship in 1940 where Byron Nelson defeated Sam Snead. It has held many other professional events on both the PGA and LPGA. It has also hosted a USGA senior women’s amateur event.

Is Hershey West a dogleg right or left?

Where this is a dogleg, it is almost always a dogleg right. The course could also be made more interesting by the removal of a few of the greenside bunkers and replaced with knobs or mounding. Yet Hershey West is a pleasant course, one that members and guests will enjoy playing.