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About-Us
The Philipsburg Elks Lodge & C.C., located in Philipsburg, PA, is a short 20 minute drive from State College, PA. The course was designed by Alexander H. Findlay, “The Father of American Golf”, and opened in 1922. Mr. Findlay also designed such local courses as Clinton CC (1910), Centre Hills CC (1921), Curwensville CC (1924) and Tyrone GC (1925).
The Philipsburg Elks Lodge & C.C. is a nine hole USGA course measuring only 5600 yards but has many challenges that make up for its short length. The course has small, undulating, quick greens that puts a premium on the approach shot. The greens are surrounded by elevation changes, mounds and 29 total bunkers. The fairways are contoured so you are not left with many level lies. The course also features different sets of tees from front to back changing the par on several holes.
Course Info
Alexander H. Findlay – Architect – Course opened in 1922
Paul C. Fischer – Golf Pro (since 1996) / Bob Eshelman – Superintendent (since 2015)
Bob Mitchell – Golf Committee Chairman / Gary Byron – Greens Committee Chairman
Matt Johnson – Handicap Chairman & West Penn Golf Association Representative
John A. Frank & Matt Johnson Central Counties Golf Association Representatives
Georgiann Way – Women’s Golf Chair & WGACP Representative
Black / Silver par 71 5941 yds 69. 0 / 130 – 66 – Payton Guelich – 7/25/22 Walter Swoope Final Round
Matt Johnson – 8/13/22 Member Guest Practice Round
White / Blue par 70, 5580 yds 67.7 / 129 – 61 – Nate Lucas -5/25/2004
Red / Yellow par 72, 4982 yds, 69.4 / 123 – 71 – Jody Czap – 6/20/2015
Gold par 70, 4952 yds 64.4 / 121 – 90 – Jim Mickney – 6/12/2020
Last rated by the USGA May 2017
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Course record requirements: All USGA & local rules used.
Must have at least a threesome with at least one an adult member or during an event where all USGA rules apply.
Gold tees -Your age plus handicap must equal 85 or more.
The Philipsburg Elks Lodge & CC are members of the:
Central Counties Golf Association
Women’s Golf Association of Central PA
The Philipsburg Elks uses the following programs;