Member Play Day lottery sign-ups begin Feb. 1

  Try the Golf Association of Philadelphia’s version of a lottery. You won’t win tangible cash, but you’ll feel like a million bucks once you gain a spot in a Member Play Day.

  Now in its eighth year, GAP Member Play Days give individual members an opportunity to experience the Philadelphia golf scene in a relaxed, enjoyable setting. Lottery entries for all 2017 events open today.

  Below is the course line-up:

Little Mill Country Club (April 17)

Featuring 27 holes that weave through the Pine Barrens, Little Mill provides visitors with the peace and tranquility of a rural setting. An overall elevation change of 65 feet, uncommon in that portion of South Jersey, gives each hole a rolling quality.

Schuylkill Country Club (April 24)

A true hidden gem, Schuylkill is blessed by the Donald Ross touch. Experience exquisite greens on a 166-acre property that cries charm and captivation.

The Ridge at Back Brook (May 1)

A Tom Fazio design that opened in 2002, The Ridge at Back Brook is a beauty to behold that boasts a captivating course amid natural splendor. Its rustic clubhouse — a centerpiece perched on a ridge — provides panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Country Club of York (May 8)

Renowned architect Donald Ross crafted 18 holes that combine the terrain’s natural hazards with artificial lakes and bunkers. Founded in 1899, the Country Club of York exudes history and tradition.

Trenton Country Club (June 5)

Trenton oozes tradition. A 19th century manor house anchors a property formerly known as the Oaklands estate, once occupied by George Whitefield Woodruff, a U.S. District Attorney during John Adams’ presidency. Golfers pay homage to majestic oaks that direct line of play.

Meadowlands Country Club (July 24)

Undulating greens, strategic bunkering and water hazards make scoring more difficult than expected at Meadowlands. A Georgian-style stone manor greets visitors of the Blue Bell, Pa. layout.

North Hills Country Club (Aug. 7)

North Hills offers a true old style golf course with tree lined fairways and small greens. Close your round on a sharp, dogleg right par 4 that climbs out of an old iron quarry to an elevated green.

Huntingdon Valley Country Club (Aug. 14)

William Flynn’s handiwork is evident among 27 carefully crafted holes in the vibrant Huntingdon Valley, Pa. landscape. Huntingdon Valley is consistently ranked on Golfweek Magazine’s Top 100 Classic Courses.

French Creek Golf Club (Aug. 22)

Nestled among the rolling hills once home to the Lenni-Lenape Indians, French Creek is rich in beauty, dramatic terrain and wildlife. Flowing brooks, woodlands and natural golf hazards offer a unique round of golf.

Lancaster Country Club (Sept. 25)

Host of the 2015 U.S. Women’s Open, Lancaster recently completed a course restoration that enhanced playability and maintained the integrity of its’ William Flynn design. The 27-hole layout is undoubtedly a national treasure.

Trump National Golf Club — Philadelphia (Oct. 2)

Set atop South Jersey’s highest point, Trump National Golf Club — Philadelphia offers a renowned golf course designed by architect Tom Fazio. Built upon the site of a former ski resort, the 43,000-square foot clubhouse provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and Philadelphia city skyline.

  Those interested in participating in a GAP Member Play Day event must first complete a lottery entry form.

  A lottery system determines entrants for GAP Member Play Days. All lotteries close on a Sunday. Drawings take place on Monday; winners are notified via e-mail during business hours. Each selected winner then has 48 hours to accept or decline his or her spot(s) via My GAP Locker.

  Looking to tee off alongside your buddies? A GAP Member Play Day participant may request positions for up to four individuals.

  GAP Member Play Days are open to all amateur (male/female/juniors ages 14 and older) Golf Association of Philadelphia individual members with a valid GAP/USGA Handicap. Each participant can play in an event that awards prizes in various flights.

  A net Stableford scoring system is used. Points are awarded for each hole based on a score relative to par. In a Stableford system event, once you meet your net limit, you can pick up, so there is no pressure to complete every hole. Each Member Play Day event features a shotgun start.

  For more information on GAP Member Play Days, contact the Golf Office at 610-687-2340.

Golf Association of Philadelphia
  Founded in 1897, the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP) is the oldest regional golf association in the United States and serves as the principal ruling body of amateur golf in its region. Its 153 Full Member Clubs and 57,000 individual members are spread across parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. As Philadelphia’s Most Trusted Source of Golf Information, the Golf Association of Philadelphia’s mission is to promote, preserve and protect the game of golf.