Nestled in the heart of Jenkintown Pennsylvania, The Abington Club offers picturesque views and an unforgettable golfing experience to all level golfers. Our signature hole #6 is noted to be of the first island greens ever developed in the country. Although the hole is only 156 yards, there is usually a breeze present making play 10 to 15 yards longer. There’s no bail out on this hole so don’t be intimidated, take dead aim and go for the pin. 

A Brief History

The Abington Club originated as Old York Road C.C. in 1909. A small group of men from the Jenkintown area secured an option on 67 acres from the Abington Friends meeting. By 1910, the required 100 original members had been secured. A contest to design a 9 hole golf course was held and won by Mr. Lang, the golf professional from Huntingdon Valley C.C. In 1912, an additional 35 acres was leased. The 18 hole golf course opened for play in 1913. 

During the period of 1915-1917, changes and improvements to the course were made by A.W. Tillinghast. His other notable works include: Winged Foot G.C.: San Francisco G.C.; Philadelphia Cricket club: Baltimore C.C.; Bethpage Black Course.

Over the years, the club has played host to a number of prominent guests, including John Philip Sousa, who resided here in 1926 during his engagement at Willow Grove Park. In 1995 The Abington Club was honored to have Bob Hope as a guest while he was visiting the Philadelphia Area.

In 1962, under obligation to put the land to the most profitable use to support its expanding school, the trustees of Abington Friends Meeting requested that Old York Road C.C. relocate. On July 4th, 1963, the Old York Rd C.C. officially moved to Springhouse, PA. The original 18-holes were split, with the remaining 9-holes and the other 9 developed into the Foxcroft Square and the new Abington Friends High School. From 1963 to 1979, the 9-holes were known as Foxcroft C.C.

In 1979, a group lead by Ron Jaworski of the Philadelphia Eagles purchased the lease and created the Abington Club.

In 1984, Dan Duffey took over the lease and began transforming the Abington Club into the unique facility that it is today. The golf course retains much of the original design. Only one new green has been added.