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A Walking Tour of FDR Park (Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park), Philadelphia, PA

From John Fischer, for About.com

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Franklin D. Roosevelt Golf Club

Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) Golf Club

Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) Golf Club, FDR Park, Philadelphia, PA

Photo by John Fischer
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Golf Club is a par-69 Florida-style layout which was established in 1940 as a public works project. The course is relatively flat and open and an excellent course for the "weekend" golfer.

The fairways are wide providing generous landing areas and are complimented with large-sized greens that are, however, well guarded by numerous bunkers.

In addition to the natural wetlands, a canal runs through the course and comes into play on a total of ten holes.

Since club selection is often dictated by the prevailing winds, you can play FDR often and never play the same course twice.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Golf Club features views of the Philadelphia skyline that will serve as a backdrop on many of your shots.

Course Statistics:
Par: 69
Championship: 6,004 69.7/ 113
Regulation: 5,720 68.7/ 110
Forward: 5,406 69.9/ 115
Hazards: 14 Bunkers, 3 Canals, Moundings,

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