
Aubrey's Dubbs Dred Course
Aubreys Dubbs Dred Golf Course

About this course
Aubrey's Dubbs Dred is a public golf course located in Butler, Pennsylvania, approximately thirty miles north of Pittsburgh in the rolling terrain of western Pennsylvania. The course was designed by John Aubrey, though detailed historical records about its construction date and design philosophy are not widely documented in major golf architecture references. The facility serves the Butler County golfing community as an accessible daily-fee option in a region characterized by modest elevation changes and wooded corridors typical of the Allegheny Plateau. The layout likely reflects the natural topography of the area, with holes routed through a mix of open and tree-lined fairways. Western Pennsylvania courses of this type typically feature seasonal playing conditions influenced by the region's humid continental climate, with firm conditions in summer and softer turf during spring and fall. The course provides recreational golf for local players and visitors seeking an affordable round in the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Butler itself has a modest golf tradition as a small industrial city, and Aubrey's Dubbs Dred functions primarily as a community course rather than a tournament venue or destination facility. The name suggests possible historical or personal significance to the Aubrey family or local heritage, though specific details about its origins are not widely published. The course remains part of the regional golf landscape serving everyday players in western Pennsylvania.
Quick facts
- Location
- Butler, PA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1964
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- John Aubrey
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,657 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.8/118
- Course Vaults score
- 4.5
Getting there
The journey to Aubrey's Dubbs Dred begins at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), roughly forty minutes south of Butler, where the transition from the urban sprawl of western Pennsylvania gives way to the rolling terrain of the Allegheny plateau. The drive north traces a quiet corridor through the region's gentle hills and farmland, a landscape that shifts subtly from industrial heritage to pastoral countryside as you approach the club's grounds. For those arriving by private aviation, Butler-Penn Airport lies just minutes from the property, offering a discreet alternative to the commercial hub. The final miles unfold along country roads that frame the approach to Aubrey's Dubbs Dred, where the course emerges from the surrounding woodland with the understated elegance characteristic of the region's best-kept golfing secrets.

FAQ
Common questions about Aubrey's Dubbs Dred at Aubreys Dubbs Dred Golf Course
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Aubrey's Dubbs Dred at Aubreys Dubbs Dred Golf Course has a Course Vaults score of 4.5 out of 10 based on 7 logged golfers.
Aubrey's Dubbs Dred was designed by John Aubrey.
Yes. Aubrey's Dubbs Dred at Aubreys Dubbs Dred Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Aubrey's Dubbs Dred is 72.
Aubrey's Dubbs Dred plays 6,657 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Aubrey's Dubbs Dred is 118.



