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Ardmore Golf Course Among Nation's Best: Forbes
Forbes said Merion Golf Club represents the standard of excellence for the finest private golf and country clubs around the globe.
ARDMORE, PA — When it comes to exclusivity and excellence, a Main Line golf spot is among the nation's best.
Forbes recently published its list of "The Top 20 Most Exclusive Golf And Country Clubs In America Honored With Platinum Status."
Among the featured clubs was Merion Golf Club in Ardmore.
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Merion Golf Club was No. 6 on the list.
Here's what Forbes has to say about Merion:
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The Merion Golf Club launched in 1896 when members of the Merion Cricket Club opened a golf course in Haverford Township. Merion has hosted 18 USGA championships, more than any other golf venue in the country. Initiation fees are rumored to start at $70,000. (Also voted #4 Golf Club in the world)
Nearby, Newtown Square's Aronimink Golf Club was listed at No. 9.
Forbes drafted the list after examining the clubs' universal recognition, excellence in amenities and facilities, caliber of staff and professional service levels, quality of membership, governance & prudent fiscal management, and adapting to changing times, and overall experience.
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