Western Pennsylvania Golf Courses
Western Pennsylvania offers a diverse golf scene, with courses ranging from laid-back public tracks to challenging championship layouts. Whether you're near Pittsburgh or exploring the scenic Laurel Highlands, the region delivers memorable rounds for golfers of all levels.
Avalon Field Club
The Avalon Field Club at New Castle was established in 1923 as the New Castle Field Club and the original club crest is still hanging in the renovated Great Room in the Clubhouse. The golf course was originally designed by world-famous golf architect A. W. Tillinghast and the layout includes all of his trademark features of great greens and fairways, coupled with the perfect blend of risk and reward. Tillinghast is considered one of the top three golf course architects of all time, and was directly involved in the construction of Baltusrol, Bethpage, and Winged Foot, plus served in a consulting role in the development of Pine Valley, Firestone, Canterbury, and Oakmont along with many other of the country’s top golf course properties.
Highlands Seven Springs
Seven Springs’ par-71 mountaintop golf course offers a thrilling blend of challenging terrain and breathtaking views across Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. Designed by X.G. Hassenplug in 1969, the 6,560-yard layout features a slope rating of 130 and a course rating of 72.5, making it a rewarding test for golfers of all skill levels. Elevated fairways and dramatic natural contours ensure you’ll use every club in your bag, while panoramic vistas add a scenic backdrop to each swing. With amenities like a driving range, power carts, and walkability options, it’s a full-package experience for anyone seeking both sport and serenity.
Highlands Hidden Valley
Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, the Hidden Valley course at the Highlands Golf Club offers a spectacular par-72, 6,549-yard layout that blends breathtaking mountain vistas with challenging terrain. Designed by Russell Roberts, this 18-hole course follows the natural fall lines of its mountaintop setting, delivering dramatic elevation changes, tree-lined fairways, and fast greens that test golfers of all skill levels. Whether you're chasing birdies or simply soaking in the scenery, Hidden Valley promises a memorable round in pristine conditions.
Champion Lakes
Located just 60 minutes east of Pittsburgh in the scenic Laurel Highlands, Champion Lakes Golf Resort is a standout destination for golf travelers seeking both challenge and charm. Designed by Pittsburgh Pirates legends Dick Groat and Jerry Lynch, this award-winning public course stretches 6,805 yards with a par of 73, earning national recognition from Golf Digest and Golf Magazine for its pristine bent grass fairways and elevated play.
Champion Lakes offers a complete stay-and-play experience, ideal as a featured stop on a multi-course golf itinerary or as a full-service golf retreat all on its own. Accommodations include sports-themed rooms, full-service bed & breakfast options, and private homes overlooking the course and surrounding mountains.
The resort features multiple dining venues, a new outdoor patio bar, and flexible event spaces for up to 150 guests — perfect for group outings, corporate retreats, and private celebrations.
With its rich Pittsburgh heritage, country club-quality grounds, and breathtaking mountain views, Champion Lakes delivers a memorable blend of golf, hospitality, and scenic beauty.