It’s Always Hilly in Philadelphia
In the early 1920s, a group of Philadelphia Quakers set out to build a golf-only haven where the game took priority above all else. No tennis. No swimming. Just golf. William Flynn delivered in 1926 with a routing that Gil Hanse ranks in the top three in golf-rich Philadelphia. Flynn’s greens are some of the toughest you’ll ever see—so tough that when Tom Coyne hosted his book launch here, a room full of golf writers left humbled and dubbed it the “A Course Called America massacre.” Gil Hanse has been carefully restoring Flynn’s vision for years, and this June marks our first visit to one of Philly’s fiercest tests. This time, we’ll leave TC out of the course setup.
The Rolling Green Experience
7:00-8:45 AM: Check In
Grab your gift bags, eat some breakfast, and get warmed up
9:00 AM: Shotgun Start
18 holes of two-person better-ball on one of Hanse’s favorite Philly designs
1:30 PM: Lunch
Gather back in the clubhouse and rehash the round over lunch
2:30 PM: Free Play
Go flag hunting in a casual afternoon skins game
Registration
Members can register for this event between March 10-13.
Pricing
$800 per person
BTS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING SITE
Included in this experience
- 36 holes at Rolling Green
- On-course refreshments and snacks
- Beer Provided by Golden Road
- Lunch and dinner
- Cocktail hour
- Cart fee
- Gifts from TGJ & partners
- Awards for low gross and net finishers
How to Register
- You must be a TGJ Premium member to sign up for Rolling Green.
- Members can place reservation requests from March 10 at 9 a.m. ET to March 13 at 9 a.m. ET.
- You may request up to four spots.
- Singles are encouraged to place reservation requests.
- Submitting more than one request will not increase your chances of being chosen. Duplicates will be removed.
- Entries must be paid within 24 hours of receiving the notification email to avoid forfeiting your position in the event.
An additional thank you to our event partners:
FAQs
Event Registration & Waitlist Policy
TGJ premium member events have a limited number of spots. Here’s how registration works:
How to Request a Spot
• Reservation requests open at a set time and close at the deadline.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to select your party size and enter your details.
• You must be a TGJ premium member and logged in to your golfersjournal.com account to submit a request.
Selection & Payment
• The field is chosen by random drawing. Selected members will be notified via email or text.
• If selected, you have 24 hours to complete registration and payment.
• Failure to pay will result in automatic forfeiture of your spot.
Automatic Waitlist
• All unselected members are automatically added to the waitlist—no extra steps are needed.
• If a spot opens, a new member will be randomly selected from the waitlist.
• There is no set order to the waitlist.
• Members who miss the initial registration window are welcome to join the waitlist at anytime prior to the event..
How will I be notified?
Winners will be notified by email & SMS (if BTS text message alerts are enabled).
Sign up for text alerts to be notified first about event selections here.
How many spots can I purchase?
You may purchase up to four spots.
Does my guest have to be a member?
Yes, all guests must be active TGJ premium members. The best way to bring a non-member guest is to gift them a premium membership.
Can I attend as a single?
Yes, almost 50% of event attendees are singles. Bring a friend or come make some new ones. Otherwise, you will be paired with another BTS member at random.
Can I request to be paired with another twosome?
If you have another person or team you’d like to be grouped with, please submit the request on the Guest Details form on the Players Room following your purchase.
Are caddies available?
Yes, caddies are available upon request prior to the date of the event. If requested, there will be a separate charge associated. Suggested rate for a walking caddie is $100 + gratuity.
Carts are included in the event fee.
Are there handicap / skill requirements?
Players of all skillsets and handicaps are welcome to register. We only ask you are respectful, have fun and keep up with the group ahead of you.
There will be double-bogey max scoring in place.
We require a GHIN or other accredited handicap to participate in the NET division. If you don’t have one, you will play to a 0.
What’s the nearest airport to the Rolling Green?
The closest airport is Philadelphia International Airport, located approximately 14 miles from the course.
- Rideshare services and rentals are available.
- If you’re looking to carpool with fellow BTS members, drop a note in the Clubhouse / App in the Rolling Green Player’s Room—we’re always happy to connect travelers.
What is the cancellation policy?
Pricing is per person. Refunds will be processed once the spot is filled, minus a 5% processing fee. Please email events@golfersjournal.com to request a refund.
What is not included?
Airfare and transportation are not not included in the price. Caddies are available upon request prior to the event. If requested, there will be an additional charge.
