• 9-holes: $75 per player accompanied; $125 per player unaccompanied
• 18-holes: $150 per player accompanied; $250 per player unaccompanied
• Junior Guest Rate (Applies to golfers under age 16): Half of the full Guest Rate
• The Landing (Play All Day): $50 per player; $15 per Junior Guest; $75 per player unaccompanied
NATIONAL
• 9-holes: $75 per player accompanied; $125 per player unaccompanied
• 18-holes: $150 per player accompanied; $350 per player unaccompanied
• Junior Guest Rate (Applies to golfers under age 16): Half of the full Guest Rate
LIBERTY HILL
• 9-holes: $75 per player accompanied; $125 per player unaccompanied
• 18-holes: $150 per player accompanied; $300 per player unaccompanied
NON-GOLF AMENITY MEMBERSHIP
Non-Golf Amenity Member Greens Fees:
• 9-holes: $60 per player
• 18-holes: $120 per player
Guest Green Fees:
Torresdale
• 9-holes: $112.50 per player accompanied
• 18-holes: $225 per player accompanied
• The Landing (Play All Day): $70 per player; $20 per Junior Guest; $75 per player unaccompanied
NATIONAL
• 9-holes: $137.50 per player accompanied
• 18-holes: $275 per player accompanied
LIBERTY HILL
• 9-holes: $125 per player accompanied
• 18-holes: $250 per player accompanied
TRANSPORTATION
Caddies
Suggested Walking Caddie Fees:
• Academy: $60 per bag
• Regular: $80 per bag
• Honor: $100 per bag
Suggested Forecaddie Fees:
• Academy: $30 per bag
• Regular: $40 per bag
• Honor: $50 per bag
Golf Carts
Cart Fees:
9-hole: $17.50 per player
18-hole: $35 per player
A service fee of $10 is billed to each golfer per golf activity to cover service fees toward golf and locker room staff. Tax and Service Charge will be added to all events unless otherwise stated.
MEMBERSHIP
GOLF AMENITY MEMBERSHIP
• Unlimited access to the golf course and practice facility.
• 45 day advanced golf registration.
• Exclusive access to ALL tee times, including prime tee times.
• Exclusive ability to book unaccompanied guest groups, defined as foursomes without a member present in that tee time.
• Exclusive ability to host multiple foursomes during a single round. Contact the Head Golf Professional to book multiple foursomes. Maximum number of groups is 4. Additional groups will be considered an outing.
• Access to Express Tee Times on most weekends, twosomes only.
• Complimentary golf lessons and instructional clinics for all members of your household under the age of 21 during the Golf Season, from April 1 to November 15.
• Member accounts may have up to 10 tee times reserved at any one time.
• No one guest is permitted to play more than 3 times per golf facility, per calendar year, regardless of whom they are a guest.
• Members are not permitted to hold tee times for other players.
• Members are required to register and sign in their guests.
Golf Amenity Member access to Union League golf properties where they DO NOT hold membership:
• May access any individual golf property 3 times each per year during any month.
• Members have access to 3 additional tee times at each property but only during non-prime times in the months listed below by facility:
Torresdale: April, August, October
National: April, May, October
Liberty Hill: April, July, August
Instruction:
• Limit of 1 lesson or 1 instructional clinic per week, per primary account.
• Complimentary lessons cannot be accrued throughout the course of the golf season or transferred to Non-Golf Amenity Members or guests.
• Complimentary instruction is only available at the property(s) where you maintain a Golf Amenity Membership, from April 1 through November 15.
Prime Tee Time Access:
Prime tee time access is reserved for the primary golf member. Primary golf members are permitted to play with ONE non-primary golf member, ONE non-golf amenity member or ONE guest during prime tee times.
Torresdale: Thursday: Noon to 2:00pm, Saturday and Sunday: 7:00am to 11:00am
National: Friday through Sunday and Holiday Periods: Prior to 1:00pm
Liberty Hill: Saturday and Sunday: 7:00am to Noon
WAITLISTED GOLF AMENITY MEMBERSHIP
Members who have confirmed their position on waitlists may enjoy the following benefits:
• 6 additional non-prime tee times during the months listed below by facility:
Torresdale: April, August, October
National: April, May, September, October
Liberty Hill: April, July, August
• 30-day advanced golf registration.
• Ability to send unaccompanied guest groups, within rounds quota and during non-prime times.
• Access to complimentary golf instruction, one lesson per week per account from April 1 through November 15.
• Immediate family members may access tee times during non-prime times and are subject to rounds quota.
NON-GOLF AMENITY MEMBERSHIP
Union League members who have not subscribed to a Golf Amenity Membership may utilize any Union League golf amenity in the following ways:
Golf Course Access:
• Members may book tee times 10 days in advance in any available non-prime tee time.
• Non-Golf Amenity Members are required to take a caddie when available before 3:00pm.
• Access any individual golf property no more than 3 times each, per year. Members are not permitted to play as a guest of another member. One visit, of the 3 allocated, is defined as when a member plays golf on a course in one day, regardless of how many holes are played.
• All Non-Golf Amenity members have acesss to the practice facility for a $10 service fee.
• Unaccompanied guest groups are not permitted for Non-Golf Amenity Members.
• No one guest is permitted to play more than 3 times per golf facility, per calendar year, regardless of whom they are a guest.
CLUB POLICIES
The following standards and guidelines presented in this book have been adopted for the benefit and enjoyment of all members and to preserve the traditions of The Union League of Philadelphia.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Employees of the Union League are prohibited from serving alcoholic beverages to anyone who appears intoxicated. Consumption of alcoholic beverages on the Union League’s premises by anyone under the age of 21 is prohibited. All alcoholic beverages possessed and consumed on property must be purchased through the Union League of Philadelphia. Union League employees are permitted the right of refusal in serving any member or guest as they see fit.
CHITS
All club employees are instructed to present chits to members for their signatures. Members are requested to sign these personally with their name and membership number and not delegate the signing to employees. Signed chits are available from the club office upon request. Cash sales are not permitted.
COMPLIANCE WITH CLUB RULES
All members are expected to understand and follow the Union League’s House Rules. Members also have a responsibility to report to League management anyviolation by a member or guest. While League members may politely remind fellow members of House Rules, members should not confront fellow members for infractions they observe, but instead, enlist the assistance of a manager on duty or other available League staff. If a House Rule is violated, the infraction will be brought to the attention of the member or guest by League staff. The member may be referred to the House Rules Committee for review and possible sanction. Some rules may be suspended by management or the Board to accommodate special occasions or events. League management is authorized to remove any member or guest from club premises or activities for conduct which, in its judgment, is detrimental to the welfare of the League. House Rules are updated periodically, and members are responsible for being aware of all current rules.
DRESS CODE
When visiting the League House or a Companion Amenity, members and guests are expected to demonstrate discretion and good judgment with the dress code. All children are expected to be appropriately attired, and children over the age of twelve are required to conform.
Unacceptable Attire: T-shirts, athletic wear, tank, halter or jogging tops, untucked shirts, collared shirts unbuttoned more than one button or two inches from the neckline, wrinkled clothing, ripped clothing, shorts, baseball caps (when indoors), spandex, open midriffs, leggings, extremely short hemlines, sneakers, extremely casual or beach footwear.
Business Casual
For men (12 years and older): tucked in collared shirt or turtleneck, slacks, khakis or dark denim. Shoe options may include: Dress shoes, suede or leather oxfords or slip-on loafers. White soles permitted. Denim is not permitted on the golf course.
For women (12 years and older): dresses, blouses, sweaters, skirts, slacks, khakis or dark denim. Shoe options may include: Dress shoes, suede or leather flats or slip-ons. Denim is not permitted on the golf course.
Exceptions: Relaxed Business Casual may be worn Memorial Day to Labor Day. Please note: proper swimwear with modest coverage is required at the Pool at Torresdale.
FIREARMS POLICY
Union League Golf properties are family environments. At no time is it permitted that a member or guest can openly carry a firearm on the club grounds with the exception of trapshooting at Torresdale. Firearms that are brought to Torresdale for trapshooting must remain in their carrying case until they are at the trap fields. Please be sure to lock and stow any personal firearms to ensure the safety of all members, guests and staff.
GOLF CANCELLATION POLICY
Members who fail to show up for, or fail to cancel, their reserved guest starting time at least 24 hours in advance will be billed $250 per player.
PARKING
Members and guests may park in the parking lots, unless directed otherwise by club employees or special parking signs. The Union League of Philadelphia is not responsible for theft, loss, or damage to automobiles of members and guests. Special parking spaces are available for persons with disabilities.
SERVICE FEES
All Union League Golf properties are non-tipping facilities. A service fee of $10 is billed to each golfer per golf round to cover service fees toward golf and locker room staff. Tipping is not permitted. This service fee fee in no way covers any caddie fees at the club. Caddies are independent contractors and are hired directly by the golfer. It is the responsibility of the golfer to pay the caddies directly.
GOLF FACILITIES
GOLF BAG AND PULL CART STORAGE
Golf bag storage is offered to Golf Amenity members, dependent on availability. One golf bag may be stored per primary member. Based on availability, additional bags may be stored at a fee of $175 per season. Our golf bag storage is located in our cart barn and may only be accessed by staff members. Golf bags may only be accessed during normal hours of operation. Pull cart storage is available, at National only, at a limited capacity for Golf Amenity Members for a fee of $100 per season.
LOCKER ROOMS (Torresdale and Liberty Hill Only)
Our locker rooms are available to members during normal club hours of operation. Towels offered in the locker room must always remain in the clubhouse and are not permitted to be taken on the golf course. Children under the age of twelve are not permitted to be in the locker unsupervised. Personal music is not permitted to be played in the locker room through personal speakers or similar devices. Service fees toward locker room staff are not permitted or expected. The locker room service fee is covered in the general service fee charged to each golfer during a round of golf. Each primary member will be provided a locker (where available) at no charge. Additional lockers (where available) may be requested by family members at a fee of $250 per locker.
PRACTICE FACILITY
Members are welcome to use the Practice Facility at any time. Hours of operation vary by property and will vary throughout the season based on daylight. The range will close each night 60 minutes before sunset to allow the staff to collect all golf balls before the conclusion of the day.
Practice Facility Rules
• Appropriate golf attire and etiquette are expected of all players using the range.
• Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult or supervised by a member of the professional golf staff in an instructional lesson.
• Practice balls are the property of the Golf Shop and are not to be removed or “borrowed” from the range under any circumstances.
• Players are not to go forward of the immediate teeing areas to retrieve their missed shots or any other balls lying in the field.
• Members are not permitted to practice on their own when the range is closed.
THE LANDING AT TORRESDALE
Torresdale Golf Amenity Members have unlimited access to The Landing. Non-Golf Amenity Members may play The Landing as many times as they would like during the year. Guests are also unrestricted to the number of times they can play. Non-Golf Amenity Member and guest fees apply.
Play All Day Greens Fees: Greens fees are a one-time, daily fee permitting unlimited golf on The Landing. A $10 service fee per player will also be applied.
*Union League Members may sponsor unaccompanied groups at the above listed unaccompanied rate.
Carts: The Landing is a walking only golf course. Members and guests 60 years of age and older, and members with medical notes on file may use a golf cart. A cart fee of $15 per 9-hole round applies.
Walking Bags: Hole yardages on The Landing range from 65 to 155 yards. Complimentary walking bags will be available at the starters podium near The Landing's first tee.
Junior Golfers: Junior golfers under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult member OR a legal guardian must sign a release waiver for each child. Junior golfers that exhibit proper etiquette and golf skill do not need to be accompanied by an adult. This is subject to the discretion of the Golf Professional staff.
Caddies: Caddies are available. The suggested rate for a 9-hole caddie loop is $50 per bag.
TORRESDALE GOLF ACADEMY ACCESS AND PRICING
The Union League Golf Academy at Torresdale is equipped with two hitting bays featuring TrackMan simulators, a fitting bay reserved for club fittings and lessons and a designated instructional bay.
• Scheduled lessons and club fittings will have priority access throughout the year.
• Members may access the hitting bays when available.
•Practice Facility service fees apply.
• Members may utilize simulators following access policies and pricing listing below.
Torresdale Golf Amenity Member: Access to the Golf Academy is complimentary. A $10 service fee will apply per person. Reservations can be made 45 days in advance. Members may have 3 tee times reserved at any given time within the 45 day window.
Non-Golf Amenity Member: May access hitting bays for a fee of $60 per person, per session. Reservations can be made 10 days in advance.
Guest Policy and Pricing:
• Golf Amenity Members may bring up to 3 guests for an additional $60 per guest, per session.
• Non-Golf Amenity Members may bring up to 3 guests for an additional $90 per guest, per session.
Lesson Access:
Golf Amenity Members will have access to complimentary lessons during the Golf Season, defined by April 1 to November 15. November 16 through March, Golf Amenity Members may take lessons at current lesson rates. Non-Golf Amenity members may book lesson times at current lesson rates throughout the year. Members are asked to book a simulator time and then book a lesson with the Golf Professional at the corresponding time.
TRACKMAN RANGE AT TORRESDALE AND LIBERTY HILL
Torresdale and Liberty Hill’s practice facilities feature access to TrackMan Range, your ultimate practice companion. TrackMan Range captures your golf ball data including the carry and total distance, ball speed, launch angle, launch direction and more, all viewable on your phone or tablet. Each practice stall is outfitted with a stand and QR code to create a profile where you can track your season long statistics. In addition to practicing on the range, you can play virtual golf or play games among your friends or family.
GOLF POLICIES
CADDIES
The use of a caddie is encouraged to help maintain an appropriate pace of play and to improve the quality and quantity of caddies at Union League golf facilities. Beginning May 1, 2025 through September 1, 2025, the use of caddies are REQUIRED (when available) during the following times listed below:
Torresdale: Thursday: Noon to 2:00pm | Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 to 11:00am | Tuesday to Sunday (April 1 to October 31): Cart or caddie required prior to 2:00pm
National: Friday through Sunday and Holiday Periods: 7:00 to 1:00pm
Liberty Hill: Saturday and Sunday: 7:40am to Noon
• Members may either walk with a caddie or take carts with a forecaddie in the group.
• Non-Golf Amenity Members are required to take a caddie when available before 3:00pm.
• All unaccompanied guests must take a caddie when available, regardless of the time of day.
• Dependents of members under age 21 are not required to take a caddie.
GOLF CARTS
Any person driving a cart must possess a valid driver’s license. For safety reasons, no more than two people may ride in a cart at one time, and no one may ride on the back of a cart including caddies and staff members. Before taking a golf cart to the Practice Facility, you must check in with a member of the golf staff. The cart fee per player for 18-holes is $35. The 9-hole fee is $17.50.
LIGHTNING ACTION PLAN
Our Lightning Warning System monitors the hazard level of possible lightning strikes in the immediate area of our facility. Please note that when the siren sounds it is mandatory that all members, guests, caddies and employees evacuate the golf courses immediately and seek shelter within the Clubhouse or at the nearest point of shelter on property. The golf cart screens will also notify you when play has been suspended. Please refer to the carts when in doubt of procedure.
HANDICAPS (When to Post a Score)
Rounds played at the Union League, or any other course observing its Active Season, must be posted as soon as possible. If you played a round between the previous November 15 and March 31 on another course which was observing an Active Season (down South or out West), this score must be posted as soon as possible to be reflected in your current Handicap Index.
It is important to reiterate that the timely posting of scores is essential to maintaining an up-to-date handicap. During the Active Season, your handicap will be revised at the end of each day. Post your scores as soon as possible, so that the latest revision accurately reflects how you are playing.
MAXIMUM SCORE FOR EACH HOLE
The maximum score for each hole played is limited to a net double bogey- which is equal to par of the hole, plus two strokes (double bogey) and any handicap strokes the player is entitled to receive on that hole based on their course handicap. The net double bogey adjustment prevents high individual hole scores from inflating a player’s handicap index and promotes fair play when golfers of various abilities enjoy a round of golf together.
POSTING SCORES
It is ultimately the golfer’s responsibility to post their own scores – all rounds played must be posted in order to compete in handicapped events. The Golf Shop will post all scores after the completion of any competition or event held.
Where to post your score: Scores may be posted at any time on www.ghin.com or by using the GHIN app on your smart phone.
Note 1: If you fail to post a score for a stipulated round, the failure to post will result in a score equal to your lowest Handicap Differential in the players scoring record.
Note 2: In considering all of the available evidence the Committee has the authority to adjust a player’s Handicap Index in conjunction with the Soft and Hard Cap Rules of the World Handicap System.
PACE OF PLAY
Playing golf at a reasonable pace is consistent with the traditions of the game, the traditions of the Union League and demonstrates the proper respect for our fellow members and their guests. All groups playing are expected to meet the Union League’s pace of play standard as defined by each facility.
Torresdale: 4:05 | National: 4:05 | Liberty Hill: 4:10
Each golf cart is equipped with the PACE GPS system. This system notifies each group on their pace of play throughout their round and is a valuable tool in understanding where you stand in your own pace of play. If your pace is behind, you will be automatically notified on your golf cart’s screen.
If you have been notified of slow play and cannot get back into position, or are not willing to allow groups to play through that wish to play at an appropriate pace, the Companion Amenity Committee may be notified to ensure the enjoyment of all members on the golf course.
A few notes to keep in mind regarding pace of play:
• Be prepared to play at all times.
• Always carry an extra ball.
• Be ready to hit when it is your turn and feel free to play ready golf.
• Always rake your own fairway bunker and replace your own divot.
• Repair ball marks and prepare to putt while others are playing their ball.
• Play from the appropriate tees (guests with a course handicap of 10 or higher may not play from the back tees).
• If you reach your maximum allowable score, pickup.
The following states the consequences of the Union League's pace of play policy as determined by the Companion Amenity Committee:
When a member’s foursome plays at Torresdale and National over 4:05, or at Liberty Hill over 4:10 AND a group behind them is negatively impacted:
• After First Offense: Member receives a letter notifying them of slow play from the Companion Amenity Committee and golf staff.
• After Second Offense: Member is not permitted to play on either course prior to 2:00pm for 2 months after the date of the second offense.
RESERVING A TEE TIME
Please call the Golf Shop to book a tee time or golf lesson. You may also access our online booking site, WHOOSH, through www.unionleague.org to reserve a tee time, sign up for upcoming golf events and book lessons with our Golf Professional Staff.
Torresdale: 215-824-2155
National: 609-465-3555
Liberty Hill: 484-534-2347
TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES
1. All players must have a USGA Handicap Index.
2. Play will be in accordance with USGA rules.
3. In match-play events, it is the joint responsibility of each player to contact opponents and complete the match by the date indicated. Matches must be played by the scheduled deadlines. Players should not enter an event if they cannot comply with the deadlines. The Golf Professionals have been instructed to select the winner by the toss of a coin should any match not be played by the posted deadline.
4. Tournament results will be posted online, in the locker rooms and can be accessed by calling the Golf Shop.
UNION LEAGUE CADDIE ACADEMY
The Union League Caddie Academy aims to train students to learn and develop the timeless skills of caddying. Academy caddies could be eligible for a scholarship towards college tuition after completing a full season of caddying. The Union League Caddie Academy Scholarship program has expanded the scholarship to all three Union League Golf Properties for the 2025-2026 school season.
Academy caddies are generally available during the summer months (June through August). We encourage all members to utilize the caddie program which is crucial to the growth and development of the caddie program.
