Merion Cricket Club - Merion Golf Club

Merion Golf Club

In 1896 members of the Merion Cricket Club founded the Merion Golf Club which has hosted the U.S. Open five times. The Merion Golf Club will host the U.S. Open in 2013. In 1941, this became a separate club.

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