The Tastiest Golf in Pittsburgh

1781 Club

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"My first visit to the holiday popup at 1781. I loved the festive decorations that included a live Santa Claus. Everyone knows Santa. The food came out fast. I enjoyed the smash burger with fresh hand-cut fries. The geese a laying cocktail was refreshing and similar to a mule. The staff and everyone was very helpful."

Champion Lakes Golf Club

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"I'm going to split my review in 2Golf:Great! The course is in great shape and is challenging. The views across the valley can be lovely - you may get more sniffs of nature than you desire on certain holes, but that factors into the ambiance. Clubhouse:Bad. The clubhouse is extremely dated and not very well maintained. I doubt any upgrades have been made since it was built. Pro for me though - clubouse dogs! Some very old very sweet labs are there (as of 2022)"

Rolling Fields Golf Club

★★☆☆☆ 2.2 (9)

"Awesome place to golf at the clubhouse is very nice the course could've been better but everything else is amazing."

Pheasant Ridge Golf Club

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (25)

"I really liked this course. Yes there were tight fairways and yes there were hills. We are in the Allegheny mountains. The greens were picturesque and well maintained. It was really a beautiful course to play. Even saw a doe and two fawns on the back nine. Very enjoyable. Will be back."

Robert Morris University Island Sports Center

★★★★☆ 3.6 (11)

"Disclaimer: this review is from the perspective of a parent of a youth amateur hockey player.The RMU Island Sports Center is the premier ice hockey facility in the area. It is simply fantastic. Lets start with the ice. There are two indoor rinks, a covered outdoor rink, and a covered outdoor deck hockey rink. Of the two indoor rinks, the 84 Lumber Arena s NHL-sized and has fantastic spectator seating. The other rink is an Olympic-sized rink and is aptly named Olympic. The spectator seating is less, but still ample for youth hockey games. There is also great standing area behind the net, both inside the rink and outside the rink in the corridor because of the large windows. Both rinks are very well lit, good ice surface, and nicely maintained. The two outdoor rinks are covered in a large barn-like structure with thick plastic curtains to keep the wind out. One has ice in the winter and the other is for deck hockey/roller hockey year round. They have what looks like a large changing area for mites (very young kids) who always need their parents assistance when changing.) This is nice since most rinks have the kids change anywhere where there's room. (Mites play six teams at a time on a sheet of ice.)There is a pro shop on site, which is always important to have at a hockey rink.Their snack bar is very nice. They serve Starbucks coffee, and they even have a pizza oven! This is a great rink for hockey tournaments, especially for the parents. You will have plenty to do and a very pleasant environment to do it in."

Willow Golf Range

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4)

"I took my first golf lessons here to prepare for a work golf outing that I went to and it was worth it. The classes were great! I usually go here to practice at the driving range since you can't beat $11 for 100 balls with no time cap. They have smaller baskets of balls but the 100 ball basket is a great deal."

Duck Hollow Golf Club

★★★☆☆ 3 (5)

"Great price for the course condition. Challenging layout. Friendly staff and food at Clubhouse is always good (unique wing flavors like Blackberry BBQ)"

Strawberry Ridge Golf Course & Driving Range

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (20) • $$$

"My first time here and I liked it! Challenging course, greens were nice, and it was well kept. The clubhouse was pretty nice inside with a bar and patio looking over 18 green. Although the hotdog at the turn was premade wrapped in foil sitting in a roaster. After getting that I noticed the fresh hoagies, I would have rather had that. Over all it was nice, got backed up at times, but it was a Saturday morning so that was expected. GPS on the carts is nice also. The guy working in the pro shop was nice and energetic. I would definitely like to come back!"

Ponderosa Golf Course

★★★★☆ 3.8 (10)

"I really enjoy playing golf here because the course is somewhat challenging and the staff is always very friendly. Come early before your tee time and enjoy their delicious kitchen."

Pittsburgh North Golf

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (10)

"We golfed here over the Labor Day weekend. The prices were reasonable, but they tend to be booked out well in advance so getting a decent tee time was a challenge. The course was ok. I didn't see anything that I really disliked but, in all fairness, it wasn't great either. The pro shop was dated, and the restrooms/locker rooms were also dated and not well lit or cleaned. I would return but maybe for just the first 9. The full 18 seemed to drag for some reason."

Murrysville Golf Club

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (12)

"Im giving this course five stars because i golf there and i don't want to upset the golf gods. If you are an avid golfer you know that the golf gods directly impact your game. I like the course. Short, fairly priced, friendly staff and have been kind to our league for the last 7 years."

Green Meadows Golf Course

★★★★☆ 4 (1)

"Great course that is well maintained, flat with nicely groomed fairways. The sand traps have real sand that you can dig into that makes traps easier to hit out of. The greens are top notch with mostly smooth level surfaces but still challenging. I give the course 4 stars because the clubhouse did not sell beer. Sounds petty but most golfers want a cold beer while they golf"

Shannopin Country Club

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"We had our 50th class reunion here and it really went well, the venue was the perfect size for our gathering of 138. The sit down dinner was very good & the wait staff did a phenominal job, I would highly recommend this country club if you have a large gathering"

Seven Oaks Country Club

★★★★☆ 4 (5)

"Great service at the Grill Room can't say enough about the people that work there on the weekend. My wife accidently left her cell phone at our table & the bar manager chased us all the way to the parking lot to return it."

Cranberry Highlands Golf Course

★★★★☆ 3.8 (19)

"I've played CHGC around 8-10 times now, spring, fall and summer, and it's ALWAYS in tremendous shape. The Highlights:-----------------The carts have GPSThe tee boxes are trim and levelThe greens roll like you'd expectThe fairways are always cut shortThe staff is always friendlyNice rangeNice putting greensMy only knock is that the layout isn't anything special like Boulder Creek, Stonewall, Firestone Farms or The Quarry. However, the conditions make up for the lack of hole-to-hole creativity. Best public course I've played in PA so far. Looking forward to playing it a few more times this year before the season ends."

Bedford Spring Golf Course

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4)

"One of the oldest golf courses in America - built in 1895 by Spencer Oldham and then renovated in 1923 by Donald Ross of Pinehurst fame, then recently renovated again in 2007 with the opening of the resort.This is an absolutely stunning golf course - nestled magnificently in a valley with twists and turns and elevation changes. The par 3s are the most memorable - two of them are true island greens - one in front of a pond and the other at the top of a steep hill - truly round destroyers if you get it wrong.At about 120 yards a piece though they are reachable and I was lucky enough to get on both of them - sadly I missed the ( longish) birdie putts and just managed to par out.The service here is spectacular - I was - amazingly - the lone golfer on the course when I played here. The starter came out to ask if I needed anything on the 9th hole - this is links style so it is as far away from the start as you can get - I desperately needed a light as my fake zippo was not working. He went and got me a couple of match books and I was able to light my cigar. Me, the valley, a gorgeous golf course and a fine cigar. I don't think I have ever played a better round of golf this year in a better place."

Fairway River Links Golf Course

★★★★☆ 3.5 (4)

"I don't know what these other reviewers are speaking about. Very chill and peaceful. Right near water. Some difficult holes some easy ones especially for a gradual learner like me. Nothing too outrageous. And easy to just get up and play. Not crowded on a Sunday at noon. If you consider yourself a professional golfer, go somewhere else. Everyone one else who is not in the PGA..feel free to join. Trash cans are overflowing with beer cans because everyone comes here....Great price."

Shooters Golf

★★★★☆ 4 (25)

"We had a good time hitting golf balls then went inside to eat. Some of the golf balls are getting a little beat up and should be replaced. There is a nice outdoor area with fire pits. Service was good and real friendly. Everyone enjoyed their food. My Strawberry salad that came with a nice mix of greens, almonds and some feta was very good. The Strawberry vinaigrette was really tasty too."

All About Golf

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Been here once before, glad I made it back. Super affordable (less than $10 to walk 9 holes during the week). Really well manicured course, surprisingly difficult greens (think Pinehurst like plateau greens) and overall a great two hours of golf. Will make a weekly go of it. There are some really good lunch places in downtown Butler to check out if you plan on making a day of it, if coming from Pittsburgh."

Donegal Highlands Golf Course

★★★★☆ 3.8 (12)

"I played Donegal Highlands Golf Course this morning and was pleasantly surprised. The course was in very nice shape. They are working on several of the bunkers and that's evident. The rest of the course was great. Good tee boxes, nicely maintained fairways and the greens were great. The staff was awesome, some of the nicest I have ever encountered. It's a great value and a great location. I read several of the horrible reviews before going and was skeptical, I am so glad I went and saw it for myself. The Donegal Highlands team is doing a great job restoring the golf course and I will definately go back."

Lindenwood Golf Course

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (17)

"Really enjoy this golf course. Worth the money. Have played here a few times in the past and recently. The carts are nice, and greens are upkept. Staff is always friendly!"

Cranberry Golf Center

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (3) • $

"I wanted this to be a good range because it's within 10 minutes of my home, but it just isn't. The "grass" area is a bunch of weeds/grass with sand under it, they're really cramped together and they're all within 25 yards of an outdoor hockey rink. You can hear people yelling, the siren, the players hitting the boards - just like a real golf course!All of the matted tees are set on a slope going uphill, many of them with dips in the middle of them, so when you stand on them, you sink into the mat. When you hit, the mats can slide around under your feet and you're always hitting with the ball above your feet. Unlike many ranges with mats going up a hill from left to right, they're not tiered/stepped - just on an incline. Of course, you can still hear the sirens from the hockey rink here as well. The balls are a mix of junk and less junk. There were a few decent balls in there, but for the most part, they're all shag balls. I paid $10 for 90 balls, which would have been fine if the environment were better. I would just go to Cranberry Highlands for a good range. They're pricier, but all of the mats are level and the grass areas are much, much nicer. The balls are in much better shape as well. You can ignore the dress code for the range as you're allowed to wear t-shirts and athletic shorts/pants."

Wildwood Golf Club

★★★★★ 5 (7)

"I always have a great experience at Wildwood! The staff is super friendly and accommodating and the service is quick. I recently went for breakfast & enjoyed the eggs benedict. They make a good espresso martini too!The pool is so fun in the summer! The kids pool area is really nice with a slanted pool entrance so it's accommodating even for little babies! Love that the pool bar carries Stateside drinks because they are the best, especially in the summer!"

Chestnut Ridge Golf Club

★★☆☆☆ 1.9 (8)

"Last year while playing in a golf outing I was surprised by how good the meal was. This year, things have gone down hill and the meal was just ok. Don't go out of your way for a meal. Linda was an excellent server and bar-tender."

McDains

★★★★☆ 4.1 (10)

"Took a vacation to Pittsburgh last month - after finding out about the ban on children under 6, my companion & I decided it was worth planning one of our nights around. After a tumultuous trip, we arrived & were greeted with very pleasant staff & ambience. Companion ordered chicken marsala with some coleslaw, which was pretty delightful, and I had beer battered chicken with fries & a tomato bisque - also quite good. Our waitress was quite prompt & observant of our needs, and the food came out in reasonable time. Definitely no complaints there.Overall, it was slightly pricier than I'd anticipated for what we ordered, but it was worth it to eat in peace sans screaming, food-covered, bratty children. I wish more restaurants would adopt a no-kids policy; I'd eat out more."

Cool Springs Golf

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (45)

"I came here for my little cousins birthday party this past Saturday. This was my first time coming to Cool Springs since they renovated, so I was excited to see what changes were made. Honestly, I didn't remember much from how it was before, besides the area outside were the shooting range is. Considering it is January and was freezing when I went, I did not check out the new shooting range other than observing it from a window on the inside. The inside of Cool Springs looks amazing. The bar is gorgeous and the view is beautiful- it overlooks the golf course. It's cozy- almost like a ski lodge, with the fireplace and the darker colors. I didn't have a chance to check out their menu , but I heard their wings are pretty good and I definitely plan on going back to try some food. Their party room was very odd. It was in a room that also overlooked the golf area , so the view was green and pretty. There weren't actual walls though- there were like thick tent walls if that makes sense- allowing for air and cold to come through the cracks. I'm not sure if this is something that they are still working on or if that's the way the room is. The ceiling was also very leaky (it was raining). A real big inconvenience at the party- my baby cousin kept getting leaked on. The buffet consisted of a salad, multiple types of pizza and some boneless wings. Everything that I ate was decent but nothing spectacular. Their tomato basil pizza had a garlic sauce and chunks of mozzarella cheese - it was really good.Our service was also great- one waitress took care of our party and kept great track of what items needed to be refilled in the buffet as well as taking our dirty plates. She was awesome. The interactive golfing game in the basement was pretty cool- definitely cool that you can practice golf or just play for fun in the cold weather. Overall, it was an average experience. I would like to come back with better weather to see how the shooting range and mini golf is now and possibly to check out their menu for lunch."

Moraine State Park

★★★★★ 4.6 (40)

"Moraine State Park has so much to offer their visitors all year round. Whether it be hiking, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, or overnight camping, it's the perfect setting for fun and relaxation. Good for solo or group activities. Our group thoroughly enjoyed our time on the water and the freedom to explore the lake and everything surrounding us."

Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa

★★☆☆☆ 1.7 (117) • $$

"What a beautiful course! The staff are really helpful and easy to work with. Cassidy, the supervisor was knowledgeable and great to work with. I traveled from Ohio and wanted to play while I was out of town. Setting up a tee time over the phone was simple and easy. Even though I arrived a few minutes late they were chill and let me get out right away. I even forgot a jacket a cigar clip holder and they went to look for each on my behalf."

Olde Stonewall Golf Club

★★★★☆ 4.3 (16)

"So the legend goes that the original owner of this course was denied entry into a local and private country club, so what better way than to get back at a bunch of pretentious elites than build your own, bigger and better course. And to top it all off, to build a castle, Me Lord!!A castle!! simply brilliant in every respect, and it is a great place to enjoy a sundowner or have a bite to eat. Olde Stonewall Golf Club has great atmosphere and it always brings a smile to my face when I visit family in Western PA."

Quicksilver Golf Club

★★★★☆ 3.6 (24)

"Not a great experience here. Had an early tee time on a weekday but despite this the course was oversaturated with other groups. We were assigned two carts, one of the guys I was with went to get bags in one cart and by the time I got out from paying both carts were gone. The guy assigning carts acted as if this was our fault. Once we got that sorted out, some unfriendly guy came up to us with a clipboard and condescendingly asked for our receipts. The course was fine but I'd say nothing really sets it apart from the similar public courses nearby. Many holes run parallel to each other so you'll frequently have visitors onto your fairways. At one point, some guy came onto our fairway and hit away one of our balls without even checking with us. It was nearly $40/person for 9 holes, rather overpriced if you ask me. I would not come back here."

Butler's Golf Course

★★★☆☆ 3 (10)

"This is my usual spot for golf. They have two courses, Wood side and Lake side. Both are kept really well...even during this rainy summer they are not totally flooded and you still can golf with ease.Prices are reasonable! Best deal is Twilight golf. Nine holes for $18 with a cart. They also have different passes available to purchase. I have the twilight pass which is $169. Good entire calendar year. You pay for cart each time ($7) or walk for no extra charge. What I never understand here and other course is if I get a cart, it's $7 (here), but if my friend golfs with me in my cart it's $7 additional. We could both get our own carts, however I feel like if you share the cart, it should be discounted between the two. Anyways...I'd like to think I'd walk, but who would hold my beer?Drinks are priced well and they have some great food. Wing night, daily specials on drinks and food. The decor is older, but the service is great. Pro shop has a small selection...more ladies' stuff than typical pro shops. I always wonder why they don't have more ladies' apparel. We shop!Lots of clinics and event nights to get new golfers in and plenty of leagues. What I really like about this course is that it's really women friendly. Some courses still haven't realized that Title IX is in place. Butler's is with the times on this. Grab your driver and hit a few rounds at this place."

Riverview Golf Course

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (8)

"Golf was fine for my groups expectations and skill levels. We enjoyed the front 9 more than the back. I would play again. $40 for 18 and a cart on the weekend is not too bad."

Slippery Rock Golf Club & Events Center

★★★★★ 4.7 (10)

"I had no idea what to expect when my friend's band played the Slippery Rock Golf Club on a cold March Friday night. It's way out there, if you're not from the area & your GPS will take you on a scenic winding road, country detour which is OK in daylight but a nightmare in the pitch dark on the way home. This review is based solely on the clubhouse bar/restaurant, not on the golf course itself. The building is non-descript on the outside, but fairly nice inside with a large bar, dining area, middle room with pool table & back banquet room that looks like a regular basic wedding reception room (essentially what I imagine it's used for)...which is where the band played. There is no actual stage. It was quite busy on a Friday night and the two bartenders were slightly overwhelmed and doing their best to take care of the customers. They actually have a pretty big menu with lots of choices, and I had the fish and chips which was good-a very large piece of fried fish. The Miller Lite on draft was cheap at three dollars a pint. The band had a decent crowd in the back room, mostly older folks, so it was a little strange like playing to an old people's wedding reception, but it worked out & was fun. They look like they have a nice patio attached to the restaurant that overlooks the golf course that will be nice once the weather warms up. If my friends play here again I would stop by but not living in the area doubtful that I will be back until then. Having said that if you live in the area definitely worth a looksee and looks like a decent place to eat or sit at the bar. They have a one of the largest screen TV's I've seen in a bar. The bartenders were friendly despite how busy they were."

Longue Vue Club

★★★★★ 4.8 (5)

"I had my wedding at Longue Vue Country Club this past weekend. Lots to say about it! First off, and I have never heard anyone say this, our guests loved the food! We had 125 guests and all the good was delivered hot, and the presentation was great! I was very impressed. The decor at Longue Vue is really classic and elegant. I loved it. I spent way less on flowers bc the rooms are so lovely they don't need much. Center pieces with a few extra table arrangements was all I bought. The service was excellent. Being the bride, I'm sure they spent extra time catering to me, but I also saw they did an excellent job with our guests. For a corkage fee, they let is bring our own wine to the club for dinner, which was really important to us. The next day when we went to collect our decorations etc, they had everything ready for us on a table by the door. Easy clean up!The gardens and outdoor scenery is just amazing for pics! It is a golf club do be careful of golfers! Overall I highly recommend the club to anyone looking for a venue!"

The Club at Shadow Lakes

★★★☆☆ 3 (18)

"This place is always very nice. I don't really understand the bad reviews. The owner is extremely nice and has been accommodating to my family when they are going to the restaurant or recently when we had a birthday party. The staff was extremely nice, even helping us trick my grandmother into going in for her "surprise". The view is stunning and the food is very good. My husband even said "this is the best food from a golf course I have had" (high praise for him). The building itself is very handicap friendly (we had a wheelchair with us) and has interesting decor. The area we were in had a great deal of Asian art. I don't have anything bad to really say, except try it out."