What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1929. Formerly known as Duquesne Golf Club, this short course has fairways that are wide open in some areas and tree lined in others. The terrain is mostly hilly. The greens vary in size from small to large, but they are all fast. There is no water in the layout, but sand bunkers protect nearly every green. The par 5's for the men are back to back on holes #5 and 6. Ferdinand Garbin redesigned this course in 1985. Golf carts are mandatory for guests, and a member must be present in order for their guests to play the course. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Winter Rye
Fees are in the range $30 - $60.
Our opinion:
This course gets 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Westwood Golf Club:
850 Kings Hwy
08096 Woodbury, Minnesota
Allegheny county.
Phone: 856-845-2000
What is the course like?:
The course opened in 1970. This short course has large greens and wide, tree-lined fairways. There are no water hazards on the course. However, there are a few sand bunkers. The ladies tee off from the same set of tees as the men. The course includes waterhazards.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Rating:
We rate this course 2 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Franklin Park Golf Course:
Rochester Rd
15237 Franklin Park, Pennsylvania
Allegheny county.
Phone: 412-364-7688
How is the course?:
The course opened in 1960. This course is best known for hole #6, a 623-yard, par 5, which has a green that has never been reached in two. Players have a double dogleg fairway to select from when approaching the green, but they'll need to chip in from far if they have any chance for an eagle. This large greens are fast, so three putting isn't uncommon. The course record is 69 from the blue tees. "Golf Digest" rated this as the 15th "Best in State" course for 1995-96, and 17th best for 1997-98. The 6,221-yard men's tee also has a ladies' course rating of 77.3 and a slope or 141. During the weekends, guests can only play when accompanied by a club member. James Harrison & Ferdinand Garbin designed the course. This course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 41-50 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are around $150 - $180.
Rating:
This course gets 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Sewickley Heights Golf Club:
126 Backbone Rd
15143 Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Allegheny county.
Phone: 412-741-7620
How is the course?:
The course opened in 1932. This short course has narrow fairways that are bordered by a thick cut of rough. The fairways were built on rolling terrain and feature many trees that can alter your shots. Water hazards (three lakes) come into play on four holes. Harold Heinlein designed the course. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees range from $30 - $60.
Our opinion:
We give this course 1 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Bon Air Golf Course:
Rd 1 McCormick Rd
15108 Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Allegheny county.
Phone: 412-262-2992
Course description:
The course opened in 1992. This exquisite course plays long from off the men's professional tees, featuring a slope of 137. The fairways afford generous landing areas, and the greens are undulating and medium-sized. There are lakes that come into play on six holes. Group and private lessons are available. The green fee shown is for an unaccompanied guest. This club annually hosts the Mellon Mario Lemieux Celebrity Invitational. Jack Nicklaus designed the course. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 91-100 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are in the range $150+.
Rating:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Club at Nevillewood, The:
1000 Nevillewood Dr
15142 Presto, Pennsylvania
Allegheny county.
Phone: 412-276-4653
How is the course?:
The course opened in 1994. This club added nine new holes in 1998, giving it three nine hole courses that can be played in three eighteen hole combinations. The newest nine, the Lakes Course, was routed through a rustic wooded area. The fairways on this nine are spectacularly wooded. This original eighteen hole course, the Orchard/Grove, is typically wide open, but there is a multiple cut of rough bordering the fairways, plus the tree get thicker on the back nine. The large greens on these nines are undulating and fast, plus some are multi-tiered. Arnold Palmer said, "every hole on this course is a signature hole," but the club chose hole #11, a 211-yard, downhill par 3, as the most scenic hole on the course. For the golf school or other golf related information, call (724) 625-4653. Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay designed the course. This course has 54 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bent Grass
Fees range from $60 - $90.
Our rating:
This course gets 5 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Treesdale Golf & Country Club:
One Arnold Palmer Dr
15044 Gibsonia, Pennsylvania
Allegheny county.
Phone: 724-625-2057
What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1954. This hilly course has small and challenging greens. There is water that comes into play on three holes. There are plenty of sand bunkers to make the round a little more difficult. This course has 36 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are in the range $60 - $90.
Our opinion:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Seven Springs Country Club:
3535 Trophy Blvd
34655 New Port Richey, Florida
Allegheny county.
Phone: 727-376-0035
How is the course?:
The course was built in 1920. This hilly course features many trees that can alter your shots. The greens are average-sized and heavily bunkered. The fairways are average width and bordered by a thick cut of rough. In addition, numerous sand bunkers protect both the fairways and greens. Ferdinand Garbin redesigned the course in 1986. Emil Loeffler & John McGlynn designed the course. This course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 61-70 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Winter Rye
Fees are around $60 - $90.
Our opinion:
We give this course 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Shannopin Country Club:
Windmere Rd
15202 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Allegheny county.
Phone: 412-761-6377
How is the course?:
The course was built in 1920. This tight course has fast greens which are fairly sloped. All the holes are well bunkered, and the fairways are narrow and lined by a thick cut of rough. Water hazards come into play on five holes. For additional information call the club at (412) 793-2375 or log on to their website at www.longuevueclub.com. Robert White designed the course. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 71-80 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees range from $120 - $150.
Our opinion:
We rate this course 5 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Longue Vue Club:
400 Longue Vue Dr
15147 Verona, Pennsylvania
Allegheny county.
Phone: 412-793-2375
How is the course?:
The course opened in 1938. This course is hilly on the front nine and predominantly flat on the back nine. There are no water hazards and only a few sand bunkers to contend with. Most all the fairways are tree lined and the wind is hardly ever a factor. The greens are extremely large, slightly sloped and average speed. Most of the tees and greens are elevated. James Harrison and Ferdinand Garbin redesigned the course in 1962. Emil Loeffler & John McGlynn designed the course. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Our opinion:
We give this course 2 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Oakmont East Golf Course:
Route 909 Hulton Rd
15139 Oakmont, Pennsylvania
Allegheny county.
Phone: 412-828-5335