Lehigh Country Club is a regional classic whose William Flynn design blends strategic challenge with rolling terrain. The 2008 and 2025 Ron Forse restorations have revived its bold bunkering, corridors, and hallmark shot values. It stands among the Northeast’s elite membership courses—satisfying, storied, and always pure golf.
Don’t miss the panoramic view from the 7th tee—after its 2025 rebuild, it’s a breathtaking vantage on a classic Flynn par 3.
Lehigh Country Club is a meticulously restored William S. Flynn parkland design that leverages rolling terrain and elevation shifts to create a shot-maker’s puzzle from the very first hole. Ron Forse’s thoughtful restorations have emphasized strategic bunker placement, widened corridors, and brought the greens and approaches closer to their original Golden Age character. The course demands smart positioning off the tee, courage on its long par 3s, and deft touch around boldly contoured greens—a Northeast classic that rewards the golfer who pays attention to history, wind, and angles.
William S. Flynn’s classic approach—natural routing and strategic nuances—remains at the heart of Lehigh, with Ron Forse’s careful restorations honoring that vision through preserved contours, exposed vistas, and returned shot values.
A daunting 231-yard par 3, this hole demands a long iron or hybrid off the tee to a well-protected green. The elevated tee and shifting breezes make club selection critical, and the severe bunkering guards any short miss.
Favor the right side to create a safer miss—over-committing left courts disaster in deep sand.
Short is swallowed by bunkers; left is even tougher. Par here feels like a minor victory.
Meticulously maintained classic-club presentation; bentgrass greens and fairways.
Traditional private club with a competitive, member-friendly spirit.
Long par 3s and strategic doglegs demand precision with long and mid-irons all day.
Restored Flynn contours make putting tricky—pay extra attention during your warm-up.
Plan for elevation changes—comfortable footwear turns tough terrain into an enjoyable stroll.
Lehigh Country Club founded
First course and Italian villa-style clubhouse opened
Current clubhouse opened at new site
Flynn’s full 18-hole design opened
Ron Forse restoration to Flynn’s philosophy
Hosts U.S. Senior Amateur
Major restoration: 11th green/7th tee complexes rebuilt
When the artful Italian villa-style clubhouse opened in 1912, it marked Lehigh’s arrival as a social and sporting landmark for Allentown. The opening banquet hosted 250 people and echoed the club’s ambition on and off the course.
In 2025, Lehigh finished another bold step—restoring the 11th green and 7th tee to William Flynn’s original intent, further polishing its classic strategic identity. Members and architecture buffs now enjoy a course truer to its golden era roots.
With the 2026 Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic, the PGA Tour Champions spotlighted Lehigh’s challenge for the region’s best and visitors alike—showcasing a layout that’s stood the test of time for almost a century.
Lehigh is one of William S. Flynn’s most intact Northeast classics.
The original 1912 clubhouse was an Italian villa-style landmark.
The club hosted both a USGA championship and a PGA Tour Champions event within five years.
Recent restorations returned the 11th green and 7th tee to Flynn’s original vision.
Playable, fun, and architecturally themed; easily bookable nearby.
Strong public course with parkland vistas and good daily-fee value.
Quality daily-fee layout across the state line.
Multiple USGA venues and another Flynn classic.
Stay in central Allentown or Bethlehem for easy logistics, access, and options for dining.
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Why it matches: There is real overlap here. Huntingdon Valley Country Club a comparable balance of challenge, variety, and character, making it a compelling counterpart to Lehigh Country Club.
Why it matches: Pepper Pike Club is a natural next stop after Lehigh Country Club: it a comparable balance of challenge, variety, and character.
Why it matches: What links these two? A comparable balance of challenge, variety, and character — a familiar feeling, expressed in Hershey Country Club (East)'s own setting.
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