Best Golf Courses in Pennsylvania

#1 on trail

Oakmont, Pennsylvania

Designed by Henry Fownes in 1904, this private Pennsylvania layout is one of the toughest courses in America, defined by lightning-fast greens and the infamous Church Pews bunker.

#2 on trail

Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Hugh Wilson's 1912 design in Ardmore, PA remains one of America's most demanding tests. Tight fairways, wicker basket flagsticks, and five U.S. Opens define this private Mid-Atlantic classic.

#3 on trail

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Donald Ross design outside Philadelphia, Aronimink has hosted the PGA Championship and remains one of the Northeast's most respected private tests.

#4 on trail

Ligonier, Pennsylvania

Dick Wilson's 1959 design winds through the western Pennsylvania hills, featuring tree-lined fairways and strategic bunkering. Host to the 1965 PGA Championship, 1975 Ryder Cup, and 1989 PGA Championship.

#5 on trail

Flourtown, Pennsylvania

A.W. Tillinghast design on rolling Pennsylvania terrain, private to members. One of three courses at Cricket Club, Wissahickon is considered the premier layout.

#6 on trail

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Seth Raynor's 1923 design brings his trademark geometric green complexes to Pittsburgh's North Hills. A rare, well-preserved private layout from one of golf's most distinctive architectural voices.