Originally designed in 1912, LuLu Country Club has retained the beautiful Donald Ross design for over 100 years. Our 18 hole course includes the notable Volcano hole and Punch Bowl designs.
Whether playing the course as a member or a guest, you will appreciate the attention to detail in the physical obstacles and the mental game.
LuLu in the headlines...
"Like a Ross: LuLu Country Club" Published by arhertzog February 8, 2019
[Lulu is just plain fun. There are two things that make it so enjoyable – the diversity of hole types and the quality of the greens. Unlike many mid-century courses, there are no two holes that are remotely the same.]
Read the full article here philagolf.com/2019
"Philadelphia’s LuLu Country Club, a Restored Gem You Can Play" By Bob Fagan August 12, 2017
[Over the years, I revisited the Club several more times and as I was physically maturing and improving, succeeded in piercing 70 there several times if I was on my game. Nonetheless, I was always intrigued by the strategy and execution LuLu mandated. I learned that the course was architect Donald Ross’ first course to be designed in Pennsylvania – 1918 and completed the following year. It seemed tight, tricky, and a bit on the short side, but with lots of personality, trouble, and good looks – always interesting and perpetually among the best conditioned in all of Philadelphia. ]
Read the full article here worldsbestgolfdestinations.com/lulu-country-club
"Donald Ross: A Golden Age great A profile of golf course architect Donald Ross" by Andy Johnson August 29, 2018
[ From an architect’s perspective“I think Ross realized he was introducing a new populace to the game of golf and felt a responsibility to use his work to teach the game in a balanced manner and examine a player’s ability to hit a broad spectrum of shots. His use of bunkers to direct a player to the proper line of play and or suggest a shape of shot spoke to the player abilities. Ross didn’t force the player around the course, he gave them multiple options and let them choose. Many times the shortest route was fraught with danger but the longer route was more visible and comfortable. The approach from each would present a different requirement and difficulty. There are certainly cases such as the Volcano par 3’s where he required one dominant shot type to reach the green – an aerial approach in this case. ]
Read the entire article here https://thefriedegg.com/donald-ross-biography/