
1781
1781 Club




About this course
The 1781 Club sits in Finleyville, Pennsylvania, roughly thirty miles south of Pittsburgh in Washington County. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of southwestern Pennsylvania's Appalachian foothills, where elevation changes and natural contours shape the playing experience. The property's wooded corridors and open meadow areas provide varied settings throughout the round. The club operates as a private facility serving members from the greater Pittsburgh region. The course layout takes advantage of the natural topography, with holes routed across ridges and through valleys that create strategic interest and demand thoughtful club selection. Golfers encounter a mix of uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies that test course management skills alongside ball-striking ability. The southwestern Pennsylvania golf landscape includes numerous private clubs that cater to local communities, and 1781 Club fits within this tradition. The region's climate allows for a playing season that typically runs from spring through fall, with the course conditioning reflecting the area's weather patterns and growing conditions. The club provides a home course for members seeking regular play in a private setting away from the urban core of Pittsburgh.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in PA
Quick facts
- Location
- Finleyville, PA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,343 yards
- Course Vaults score
- 5.8
Getting there
The journey to 1781 Club begins at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), roughly forty minutes northwest of the club's location in the rolling hills of Washington County, Pennsylvania. From the airport, the drive south traces a gentle descent through the Appalachian foothills, transitioning from interstate commerce to quiet country roads that wind past farmland and dense woodland before arriving at the club's discrete entrance near Finleyville. For those with access to private aviation, nearby Allegheny County Airport (AGC) offers a closer alternative, cutting the ground transfer to mere minutes. The final approach unfolds along tree-lined lanes that speak to the club's deep roots in early American history, a fitting passage to one of the nation's oldest and most storied golf societies.

FAQ
Common questions about 1781
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
1781 has a Course Vaults score of 5.8 out of 10 based on 11 logged golfers.
1781 is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at 1781 is 72.
1781 plays 6,343 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
1781 is a 18-hole course.



