This might be better placed in the Hugh Wilson thread, but apparently Wilson's relationship with Philadelphia public golf efforts extended well beyond the 1916 opening of Cobb's Creek.
In the spring of 1922, the following article appeared in Philly newspapers;
"City Council yesterday launched an inquiry into suitable sites for additional public golf links, after members indicated they would unanimously support recreation grounds of this type..."
"A resolution introduced by William Roper of Germantown and passed without dissent, provides for a committee to include two member of Council. Alan Corson, chief engineer of the Fairmount Park Commission, and Hugh I. Wilson and A.H. Smith of the Philadelphia Golf Association. This committee will seek out the proper sites and report to council."
Interestingly, plans were drawn up shortly thereafter for courses to be built in the Tacony section of the city, as well as League Island (today's FDR park). The first course was never built to my knowledge, and FDR opened in 1940.
The next courses to open after Cobb's Creek were Karakung, on the Cobb's Creek Park property, and Juniata GC in northeast Philly, both in 1927.
No one knows yet for sure who designed Karakung, but Juniata is credited to "Alan Corson, who had advice of local golf architects".
We look forward to finding more when the period of 1923-1930 is released digitally at Villanova, which Joe believes should be fairly soon.
Also, for those wondering about the results of our efforts, more information should be coming soon.