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Loch Nairn Golf Club

Course Information
Club Type: Public
Founded:1979
Architect:H.C. Smedley
General Information
Address: 514 McCue Road
Avondale, PA  19311
Phone:(610) 268-0824
Fax:(610) 268-8253
Website:www.lochnairn.com
Email:Lnheadprochris@yahoo.com
Club Contacts
  Golf Professional:   Phillip Yeager   (610) 268-2234 
  General Manager:   Chris Smedley   (610) 268-0824 
  Superintendent:   Christopher Newdeck   (610) 496-8971 

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Course Yardage & Ratings
Handicap Conversion Charts:  [Mens]  [Womens]

WHITE TEESFront 9Back 9Course
RatingSlopeRatingSlopeRatingSlope
  Men  34.8 119  33.2  119 68.0 119 
 HOLE123456789OUT101112131415161718INTOTAL
 Par 444544443363444534343470
 Yards 335334321554257300303413177299412133634936450216139715130126825676
 HCP 3971311711515 18108641421612  
BLUE TEESFront 9Back 9Course
RatingSlopeRatingSlopeRatingSlope
  Men  35.6 123  33.9  122 69.5 123 
 HOLE123456789OUT101112131415161718INTOTAL
 Par 444544443363444534343470
 Yards 360348342569296321307417198315815637238639255219342116531729546112
 HCP 3971311711515 18108641421612  
YELLOW TEESFront 9Back 9Course
RatingSlopeRatingSlopeRatingSlope
  Men  33.8 118  32.0  114 65.8 116 
 HOLE123456789OUT101112131415161718INTOTAL
 Par 444544443363444534343470
 Yards 30632130350824028230341614628259832031833945513634115126424225247
 HCP 3971311711515 18108641421612  
History
Loch Nairn’s golf course was designed and built by H.C. Smedley in 1979. The land was originally owned by a wonderful Scotsman who, feeling the area was getting too developed for him, left, buying an island in Scotland where he resides peacefully with his family. H.C. Smedley, having a love for Scotland and Ireland, thought it fitting to name the golf course after Mr. Nairn. Because of the many lakes (lochs) and ponds, Loch Nairn seems a fitting name.
Originally nine holes, H.C. Smedley rebuilt and added nine holes on newly acquired adjacent farmland. The Smedley boys, ages 8 and 10, were introduced to golf construction at this time, and were given the job of picking all rocks and stones off of the fairways. They enlisted their friends as well, although pay was poor and H.C. was a tough boss. It is a wonder they didn’t give up all aspects of golf after that ordeal.
Many water holes were incorporated into the golf course using the natural low lands and water that wandered through the old farm. The additional 9 holes were built mostly on pasture land. H.C. Smedley Sr. personally planted more than 700 assorted trees which, with growth over the years, have created the beautiful, traditional, tree-lined fairways that are guarded by many specimens of pine and deciduous trees. Loch Nairn is laced throughout its tree lined fairways with streams, lakes, and ponds strategically placed, and there are 11 holes where water comes into play.
Loch Nairn is a shot-makers course that challenges every caliber golfer. The golfer may choose to lay up on many holes or have the excitement of making great shots over water & waste land.
Mr. Nairn’s original home became a restaurant and golf shop. The Barn was used for parties and a dinner theater. In 1983, the Smedleys sold the old Nairn homestead and the restaurant was relocated in the present old 17th century farmhouse. A new unique banquet facility and golf shop were also created. The Loch Nairn Facility is owned and operated by H.C. Smedley, his two sons and his wife.
H.C. Smedley Sr., H.C. Smedley Jr. & S. C. Smedley also built, designed, own and operate The Wetlands Golf Club in Aberdeen, Maryland. H.C Smedley has built, designed, and redesigned many courses. One of his finest creations is Cinnamon Hill Golf Club located on the Island of Jamaica in the West Indies.

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