History Timeline

A Tradition of Progress.

Since its founding in 1890, Philadelphia Country Club has continually transformed itself to fit the evolving needs and interests of our member families, in sport and in life.

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  1890

  A Tradition is Born

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  1895

  A Growing Game

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  1899

  US Women’s Championship

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  1915

  A Lasting Presence on the Women’s Game

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  1927

  The Championship Course

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  1930

  The Davis Cup

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  1932

  Another Legend Makes a Lasting Impression

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  1936

  Entering the National Squash Spotlight

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  1936

  The First Shoot at the New Place

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  1939

  The National Championship

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  1949

  Another Place in Golf History

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  1956

  Princess Grace

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  1957

  Finding a Home in Gladwyne

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  1965

  A Special Tournament

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  1990

  A Grand Expansion

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  1991

  The Most Significant Change

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  2003

  The USGA Returns to PCC

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  2005

  US Men’s Amateur

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  2010

  ISDA Pro Doubles

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  2013

  US Open Professional Doubles Squash Championships

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  2015

  National Doubles Tournament Returns

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  2017

  A Tradition of Philanthropy

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