A little friendly competition on Philly's public courses.
The golf club built for Philly
Play the area's public courses on your own schedule. One round a month counts toward a season long Cup, plus a 2v2 Match Play bracket and member perks and discounts.
2027 is our first season in Philly. It starts in April.
What is Philadelphia Golf Club?
A golf club for Philly golfers who play public courses.
We were jealous of the perks of belonging to a country club, but not the price. Regular games, tournaments, season standings, and people to play with.
The club started in New York City in 2024 as Five Boroughs Golf Club and has grown to more than 900 members. In 2027 the club adds two new chapters, Westchester and Philadelphia. Philly gets its own Cup, its own Match Play bracket and its own leaderboard, and its top players face New York City and Westchester at the end of the season.
If you played with Amateur Golf Society, a lot of this will feel familiar. Play when you want, compete for something, and meet golfers you'd actually want to play with again.
Officially recognized by the United States Golf Association (USGA).
Hear from our members
"This is the most fun I've had golfing since I first got the bug at 11 years old. I didn't think I would ever enjoy competing again."
Sean Copeland"If you're looking for a simple way to have fun and compete a little then this is the perfect club to join."
Jonathan Pineiro · 12.3 HCPThis schedule is not final. Founding members will vote on the actual schedule this winter.
The Philadelphia Cup
A season long tournament built around the golf you already play. No set tee times, no league night, no changing your routine or overpaying for a shotgun start event.
Jeffersonville regulars, meet Raven's Claw.
- One course a monthApril to August, a different course each month.
- Play any dayYou get 30 days to play it with another member, who attests your score. Use the club app or Discord to find a playing partner. We make scheduling rounds easy.
- Best 4 of 5 countMiss a month and you're still in it.
- Stableford scoringPoints on every hole, so a blow up hole is only a zero. Net and gross leaderboards, so all skill levels can compete.
- Prizes every monthEvery round has its own winner and its own prize.
- Finals and beyondThe top of the season standings play the Finals in September. The net and gross Cup winners each get $500, paid as a gift card to a local golf store. Then the best in Philly take on the top players from the New York City and Westchester Cups at the end of the season for ultimate bragging rights.
2v2 Match Play
Grab a partner or get paired with one. It's you two against another team, knockout style, on courses around Philly.
You'll have 30 days to schedule and play each match. Win and move on. Philly gets its own bracket.
$55 per member. Sign up deadline March 1st, 2027.
Enter Match PlayWhat membership gets you
One membership, the whole club.
| Non member$0pay as you go | PGC member$95per year | |
|---|---|---|
| The Philadelphia Cup | ✕ | ✓ |
| 2v2 Match Play | ✕ | $55 per member |
| Club Discord | ✕ | ✓Full access |
| Club app: leaderboards, score posting, find a game | ✕ | ✓ |
| Earn points for every round of golf you play | ✕ | ✓ |
| Partner discounts and member perks | ✕ | ✓Save on golf gear and apparel |
| Free Five Iron Golf swing evaluation | ✕ | ✓$99 value |
| Official USGA GHIN | $65 | $50 |
| Join the club |
- ✓ The Philadelphia CupNon members: not included
- 2v2 Match Play: $55 per memberNon members: not included
- ✓ Club Discord, full accessNon members: not included
- ✓ Club app: leaderboards, score posting, find a gameNon members: not included
- ✓ Earn points for every round of golf you playNon members: not included
- ✓ Partner discounts and member perksSave on golf gear and apparel
- ✓ Free Five Iron Golf swing evaluation$99 value
- Official USGA GHIN: $50Non members: $65
Good questions
I'm not very good. Is this for me?
Neither were we when we started. The Cup is net Stableford, so every skill level competes on the same leaderboard and one bad hole won't sink your round.
I don't know any current members.
Most people don't when they start. Post in the Discord or use find a game in the app and you'll have a group fast.
Do I need a handicap?
Yes. Everyone competing needs an active USGA GHIN. You can get one through the club for less or keep your own.
Why join now if the season starts in April?
Your $95 covers a full year from the day you join, so joining now gets you the whole 2027 season. Founding members help us lock in the courses and the schedule, and you'll be in the Discord before the first round.
Is this the same club as Five Boroughs?
Same club, same app, same Discord. Philly gets its own Cup, its own Match Play bracket and its own leaderboard. Westchester is the other new chapter for 2027.
See you on the first tee.
Join the club · $95Philadelphia Golf Club · A chapter of Five Boroughs Golf Club