Golf
For over a century the course has been described as a natural layout where the challenges are found in land's natural features. While the rugged features of the quarries have softened and trees now stand where wild natural grass once flourished, North Hills' tight fairways and subtle greens offers a fair test of golf for all skill levels.
History and Tradition in Pennsylvania
In 1908, North Hills Country Club was founded by a group of golfers who wanted to enjoy time together without all the formality prevalent in the country club culture at the time – as they put it, golf without “too many of the fancy trimmins.” We are grateful that this refined, yet laidback culture still exists to today as it is one of the things for which we are known.
North Hills golf course was constructed in 1914 over ground once occupied by a farm and an old iron quarry. The course has hosted many local professional and amateur events over the years and par or better rounds are hard to come by.
Caddie Program
Caddies in golf are believed to have started in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1817 and since then have been synonymous with the game. Not only can a caddie make a walking round of golf easier on the player physically, but they are also use their expertise to help any golfer with strategic decisions to help lower their score.
At North Hills Country Club, we are proud to have a wonderful caddie program that provides a great experience for our members and is a great asset for our caddiecommunity.
Learn to Crush It!
Our engaging Crush It! program introduces junior golfers to essential skills they’ll use for a lifetime — both on and off the course. We’ll go beyond golfing basics like stance and swing to help young golfers develop key character traits like confidence, respect and self-discipline. From age-appropriate instruction for our youngest golfers to competitive development for teens, Crush It! is shaping the next generation of golfers.
John Boyd
Assistant Golf Professional
John Boyd
Assistant Golf Professional
Serving since 1975
215-887-8030
215-887-8030
About John
John, or “Hondo,” has been a fixture in the Golf Shop for over 35 years. He was born and raised in Oreland and still lives there today. He is a graduate of Springfield High School where he played baseball and basketball. His North Hills low score is 66.
Mickey Sokalski
Head Golf Professional
Mickey Sokalski
Head Golf Professional
Serving since 2019
215-887-8030 ext. 5544
215-887-8030 ext. 5544
About Mickey
Mickey joined North Hills after serving as head pro at Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley, PA, for 30 years. He began his career at Allentown Municipal where he worked under former touring pro Jim Booros. A graduate of Methodist University, he was a three time All American and is a member of the Methodist Athletic and Lehigh Valley Hall of Fames.