Edgmont Country Club
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Edgmont Country Club established in 1963, is a private non-equity 18 hole golf club located in northern Delaware County, Pennsylvania. In addition to a challenging golf course, Edgmont has: a large practice facility, a Pro Shop staffed by PGA Professionals and is a member of both the Men's and Women's Golf Association of Philadelphia.
A friendly active membership and their guests enjoy majestic views of the 2,600-acre (11 km²) Ridley Creek State Park - which borders the property on two sides - while playing a great tree lined course with water in play on several holes and changes in elevation throughout.
Edgmont is centrally located between Media and West Chester on the border between Delaware County, Pennsylvania and Chester County, Pennsylvania in Edgmont Township Edgmont Township, Pennsylvania.
A restaurant and bar for members are located within the historic clubhouse which dates from the 1700s. The banquet facilities, which are open to both members and non members, can handle special events, such as: wedding receptions, showers and other parties from 20-200 people. The Roof Top, built in 1997, is a 200 seat banquet facility with 20-foot (6.1 m) ceilings and arched floor to ceiling windows. The Roof Top is the ultimate experience perfect for a wedding reception, business meetings, or other special events.
The first record of Edgmont Township, Pennsylvania dates from 1686, when Joseph Baker was listed as Constable for Gilead, the original name for Edgmont and a portion of Thornbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania and Thornbury Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The name Edgmont was adopted in 1687, and derives from the Royal Manor of Edgmond in Shropshire from which the Bakers emigrated. Early documents spell it "Edgemond", "Edgmond", "Edgemont" or "Edgmont", with the Township officially settling on "Edgmont" in the nineteenth century. Incorporated as a township in 1687.
The property the course in on was in the Sill family from 1719 to 1926. A colonial highway ran along the John Sill Estate. This road today is known as West Chester Pike or Route 3. James Sill, son of John, inherited the 183-acre (0.74 km²) estate at the time of his father’s death in 1774. ( A stone dated 1791 is preserved in the dining room floor of the Club house.) Many families resided in the estate after the Sill Family including the Eisenhower's.
The course opened for limited play on August 21, 1964 and opened to full play in April 1965. At approximately the same time, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania purchased the land adjacent to the Club which was to become the 2,600-acre (11 km²) Ridley Creek State Park. The Park provides a breathtaking back drop, free of housing developments, for the golfer and social visitor alike.
The course was substantially renovated starting in 2004. The "state of the art" irrigation system from the 1960s was replaced with a wireless computer controlled one, for the 21st century. The cart paths were replaced and all of the sand traps were redone and some relocated.
The Edgmont Country Club was always very active in using golf to help charities. Starting in 1967 with a visit from Bob Hopefor a benefit for the Blind golf and the United States Blind Golf Association and since 1978 has been to home for the Edgmont Classic which benefited the Arthritis Foundation and starting in 2005 is benefiting local branches of the Special Olympics.
Many geese flock nearby the pond at the seventh hole, which gives the course a quaint reference and nice addition to the well groomed course.
