• President

  Jeffrey Shanahan

• COO

  Enrique Hervada

• Project Development Director

  Don Dissinger

• Golf Course Superintendent

  Ben Dewan

• Old Course Superintendent

  Patrick Andrews

• Director of Development and Communications

  Julia Dignam

• Development and Communications Officer

  Colby Roberts

• SVP Education, Social Responsibility, and Community Engagement

  Maria Stroup

• Chairman

  Christopher Maguire

• Vice Chair

  William Smilow

• Founding CEO

  Chris Lange, Sr.

• President

  Jeffrey Shanahan

• Vice President

  James Woodland

• Secretary

  Chris Dodson

• Treasurer

  Jason Ray

• Russ Ball

• William Boonn

• James Bradbeer

• Amara Briggs

• Steve Davidson

• Caroline DeMarco

• Michele Dowell

• Harold Epps

• Michael Forman

• Thomas Gravina

• Terrence Griffith

• Reginald Johnson

• Steve Kelly

• Fran Van Kirk

• Chris Lange, Jr.

• Kevin Lucey

• James Maguire

• Deborah Maine

• Michael McDermott

• George Nichols

• Megan Maguire Nicoletti

• Charles Pizzi

• Andy Pyfer

• Marjorie Rendell

• William Sasso

• Judith von Seldeneck

• Oscar Turner

• Matthew Tewksbury

• Stanley Woodland

• TGR Foundation

• Parks & Recreation

• The City of Philadelphia

What is being done to prevent flooding?

The Cobbs Creek Foundation has pledged at least $15 million for a restoration of three miles of Cobbs Creek and its tributaries, to prevent further ecological damage. In addition, more than 16,000 new trees, shrubs and other vegetation will be planted in the floodplain. Additionally, the project will create 37 acres of new wetlands to alleviate flooding on the property.

Who owns Cobbs Creek Golf Course?

The City of Philadelphia has leased the land to the Cobbs Creek Foundation, which is spearheading the revitalization of the course. The lease agreement is for 70 years. The new course will be self-sustaining, with any earned revenue going directly to pay for the costs and upkeep of the course and the property. Any earned revenue in excess of operating costs will go toward the Education Center.

Who is paying for the revitalization project?

The Cobbs Creek Foundation is raising over $100 million from individual donors, public funding and other generous supporters who believe in the project.

What is the Cobbs Creek Foundation? What does it do?

The Cobbs Creek Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of Philadelphia residents, as well as community, civic, and business leaders seeking to create an all-inclusive, state-of-the-art golf campus that unites communities while educating and inspiring the leaders of tomorrow.​ In addition to revitalizing the physical property, the Foundation is partnering with schools and engaging with the community to develop programs in partnership with the surrounding neighborhoods.​ The Foundation will also aim to attract visitors, drive revenue, and raise awareness of the course’s role in America’s golfing history. ​

Will Cobbs Creek be a private club? Can anyone play?

Cobbs Creek has always been a public course, and that is how it will stay. The completed Cobbs Creek Golf Course will be accessible to people from all over the city and beyond.

When will all this be finished?

Our target date for completion of the Education and Community Engagement Center is Fall 2024. Driving range is Summer 2025. The golf course is targeted to be open in Summer 2026.

• 2022 Impact Report
• To locate 990 forms, use this IRS tool and identify the Cobbs Creek Foundation with the following Tax ID, 82-1942476.
• 2020 Form 990
• 2021 Form 990