Par for the course of excellence, Total Turf Golf Services and Cobbs Creek Foundation are teaming up with Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner on the restoration of the Cobbs Creek Golf Course, a 350-acre campus that is scheduled to be completed in phases over the next three years. When complete, the campus will include an 18-hole championship golf course, a new 9-hole course, a golf entertainment venue, a practice facility, a TGR Learning Lab, and a TGR Design short course. A transformative project, the Cobbs Creek Golf Campus will serve as a hub for education and golf opportunities for the Philadelphia community.
In 2022, the Cobbs Creek Foundation entered a long-term lease agreement with the City of Philadelphia to restore and revitalize the Cobbs Creek Golf Course and create a new education and community center on the site of the storied public course. The Foundation is leading the project to restore the historic course into a high-quality public space for all Philadelphians. As part of the redevelopment, the Foundation is committed to restorative sustainability of the property’s landscape. The Foundation is restoring three miles of Cobbs Creek, Indian Creek, and adjacent tributaries. The creek restoration will include new wetlands for long-term sustainability and flood-risk reduction for the campus and most importantly, the surrounding community.
Renowned golf course architects Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner, who both have strong ties to the Philadelphia community, are leading restoration work on the 18-hole Olde Course and building a new championship 9-hole course. The restored Olde Course is slated to open for play in the summer of 2026, while the new 9-hole course will open in 2027.
Total Turf Golf Services and Cobbs Creek Foundation were a natural fit for partnership due to their mutual dedication to improving community impact. Total Turf’s superior service and the Cobbs Creek Foundation’s educational and community initiatives make them a powerful team poised to elevate both the golf course and its surrounding community.
Total Turf is recognized for its commitment to their Core Values: Integrity, Quality, Safety, and Care. A certified Golf Course Builder since 1998, Total Turf has built a reputation for excellence, working on prestigious courses and earning multiple accolades, including Golf Inc. Renovation of the Year honors and Golf Digest’s Best New Remodel awards. Known for their meticulous attention to detail and client-focused approach, Total Turf is well-equipped to handle projects efficiently and to high standards.
In support of the Cobbs Creek Golf Course renovation, Total Turf is donating $300,000 and several sets of youth golf clubs to empower Philadelphia’s young golfers. Additionally, employees have volunteered a full day to assist with the renovation, reinforcing the company’s commitment to both the project and the local community.
The partnership between the Cobbs Creek Foundation, Gil Hanse & Jim Wagner, TGR Design and Total Turf is a unique collaboration rooted in excellence and community engagement. As the Cobbs Creek renovation progresses, this alliance will transform the 350-acre historic course into a premier golf destination while fostering educational and economic opportunities for the Philadelphia area.
Written By: Amanda MacDonald