Highest Slope Rating

Hardest Golf Courses in Chester County, Pennsylvania

The 24 most challenging golf courses in Chester County, Pennsylvania, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Chester County

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1White Manor Country Club logo
White Manor Country Club
Silver tees · 7,055 yds · Rating 74.6 · Par 71 · PrivateMalvern
148
2
Applecross Country Club
Blue tees · 6,022 yds · Rating 76.0 · Par 72East Brandywine Township
143
3
Hartefeld National
Fazio tees · 6,886 yds · Rating 74.2 · Par 72 · PrivateAvondale
142
4
Wyncote Golf Course
Black tees · 7,027 yds · Rating 74.6 · Par 72Lower Oxford Township
141
5Whitford Country Club logo
Whitford Country Club
Black tees · 6,692 yds · Rating 79.0 · Par 72 · PrivateWest Whiteland Township
141
6
Stonewall Old Course
Black tees · 6,785 yds · Rating 74.3 · Par 70East Nantmeal Township
140
7
Applebrook Golf Club
Orange tees · 6,275 yds · Rating 77.0 · Par 71Malvern
140
8
Chester Valley Golf Club
White tees · 6,217 yds · Rating 77.1 · Par 70 · PrivateMalvern
140
9
Kennett Square Golf and Country Club
Blue tees · 6,061 yds · Rating 76.1 · Par 71 · PrivateKennett Square
140
10
Broad Run Golfer's Club
Black tees · 6,751 yds · Rating 73.4 · Par 72West Bradford Township
139
11Radley Run Country Club logo
Radley Run Country Club
White tees · 6,355 yds · Rating 77.0 · Par 73 · PrivateBirmingham Township
139
12
French Creek Golf Club
Championship tees · 6,725 yds · Rating 73.2 · Par 71Elverson
138
13
Bellewood Country Club
Black tees · 6,625 yds · Rating 72.6 · Par 71North Coventry
138
14
Inniscrone Golf Club
Black tees · 6,611 yds · Rating 72.5 · Par 70 · Semi_privateAvondale
138
15
St. Davids Golf Club
Silver tees · 6,232 yds · Rating 76.3 · Par 70 · PrivateWayne
138
16
Downingtown Country Club
Black tees · 6,614 yds · Rating 72.0 · Par 72Downingtown
137
17
Honeybrook Golf Course
White tees · 6,034 yds · Rating 75.5 · Par 70Honey Brook Township
136
18
Coatesville Country Club
White tees · 6,117 yds · Rating 75.5 · Par 71 · PrivateCoatesville
131
19
West Chester Country Club
Blue/Gold tees · 5,627 yds · Rating 72.7 · Par 72West Chester
129
20
Loch Nairn Golf Course
Gold tees · 5,475 yds · Rating 72.3 · Par 71New Garden Township
129
21
Moccasin Run Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,507 yds · Rating 71.2 · Par 72West Fallowfield Township
124
22
Kimberton Golf club
White tees · 5,960 yds · Rating 74.0 · Par 71East Vincent Township
124
23
Spring Hollow Golf Club
White tees · 5,286 yds · Rating 70.6 · Par 70East Vincent Township
121
24
Ingleside Golf Course
BLUE tees · 4,935 yds · Rating 67.8 · Par 68Caln Township
119

Chester County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Chester County, Pennsylvania?

White Manor Country Club in Malvern is currently the hardest golf course in Chester County based on slope (slope rating 148).

How many ranked golf courses are in Chester County, Pennsylvania?

35 golf courses in Chester County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 24 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Chester County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.