The historic Philadelphia Cricket Club, the oldest club in the U.S., is the setting for the 2017 Montco Golf Classic, a day-long celebration of not only the game but also the tourism industry in Montgomery County.

The annual event, organized by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, is part of the area’s celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, an industry awareness campaign of the U.S. Travel Association.

The Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown has twice hosted the U.S. Open, and one of its designers, A.W. Tillinghast, was one of the most prolific architects in the history of the game. The quality of the course has caught the attention of countless evaluators who cite its playability, history, and challenge.

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It most recently earned a spot on the Philadelphia Business Journal list of 25 best courses in the region.

Montgomery County courses dominate the PBJ list, earning nearly half the slots of distinction for courses in boroughs that include Horsham, Ambler, Lafayette Hill, Ardmore, and Blue Bell.

“The Philadelphia Cricket Club was a natural choice for our second Montco Golf Classic,” said Mike Bowman, VFTCB President and CEO. “It speaks to our history, which is a big draw for visitors to Montgomery County. It makes excellent use of the great outdoors. It brings families and friends together in a beautiful setting. And it’s going to provide players at the 2017 Montco Golf Classic with a fantastic afternoon.”

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Top photo credit: alljengi Duntroon Highlands Golf Club, Collingwood, Canada, May 2014 via photopin (license)