Cherry Hill was designed by Walter J. Travis, a respected golf course architect and magazine publisher, as well as a renowned amateur golfer. The course was completed in 1924, and according to Travis scholars, it retains as much of its original configuration and intent as any Travis course in use today. This is particularly true of the Cherry Hill greens, which are known for their speed, trueness and subtle breaks. By modern standards, the greens are relatively small, yet present ample opportunity for varied pin locations ranging from the straightforward, to the enticing, to the “sucker” variety. Subsurface drainage systems installed around the turn of the century have enabled the grounds crew to maintain the integrity of the greens despite their old-fashioned clay and topsoil composition.

Over the years, certain holes have been lengthened; some tees and bunkers have been added or modified; and the order of the nines was switched early in the Club’s history. Otherwise the original Travis design remains intact. Men’s par is 72, 74 for women players.