Private

Bala Golf Club

Alister Index

Course

Exclusivity

Prestige

Experience

Compete

Alister Index

Course

Exclusivity

Prestige

Experience

Compete

Philadelphia, PA · Founded 1896

Bala Golf Club is a private golf club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1896. The club has 18 holes, a par of 68. The average member handicap is 19 with 21% single-digit players.

Bala Golf Club traces its Philadelphia roots to 1896, when American golf was still establishing its foothold in major cities.

Scorecard

5,306 yardsRating 66.3Slope 129

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Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Tot
Par	4	4	4	3	4	3	4	4	3	33	5	4	4	3	4	4	3	4	4	35	68
Blue	336	303	316	195	390	131	380	331	164	2,546	487	385	306	174	333	323	97	293	362	2,760	5,306
White	321	293	312	174	381	121	370	309	155	2,436	469	371	303	159	324	315	94	287	357	2,679	5,115
Red	305	283	310	147	374	103	356	271	149	2,298	416	359	262	154	317	305	90	281	352	2,536	4,834
Yellow	305	224	235	147	284	103	272	271	149	1,990	416	299	264	154	273	238	90	216	273	2,223	4,213
White	323	299	317	193	374	125	385	315	161	2,492	473	377	301	171	329	312	97	286	356	2,702	5,194
Red	303	288	312	162	368	98	372	300	153	2,356	416	357	261	159	317	302	94	278	353	2,537	4,893
Hdcp	11	15	5	9	1	17	3	13	7		14	2	8	12	6	10	18	16	4

Membership Information

Membership Types

private

Member Profile

Above Average

Avg Handicap

Median Handicap17.1

Handicap Distribution

ScratchSingle digitTeens20+

Single-digit players21%

Gender split88% M / 13% F

Based on GHIN handicap data. Individual member information is not stored or displayed.

About Bala Golf Club

The club's founding era places it among the pioneers of golf in the City of Brotherly Love. An Alister Index of 73 recognizes both its historical importance and maintained quality within Philadelphia's competitive private club market.

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Key Facts

Bala Golf Club is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Club type: private.
Year founded: 1896.
Number of holes: 18.
Par: 68.
Average member handicap: 19.
Single-digit handicap players: 21%.
GHIN-registered members: 40.
Membership types: private.
Alister Index score: 66/100.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bala Golf Club

How do I join Bala Golf Club?

Bala Golf Club is a private golf club offering private membership. Contact the club directly for current membership availability and application procedures.

How many holes does Bala Golf Club have?

Bala Golf Club is an 18-hole private golf club. The club was founded in 1896. The course is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What is the Alister Index score for Bala Golf Club?

Bala Golf Club scores 66 out of 100 on the Alister Index (grade D). The score covers all five dimensions: course quality, exclusivity, prestige, member experience, and competitiveness.

Where is Bala Golf Club located?

Bala Golf Club is located at 2200 Belmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131. You can reach the club by phone at (215) 473-8504. Visit their website for directions and additional contact information.