Avalon at Buhl Park at Avalon at Buhl Golf Course

Avalon at Buhl Park occupies land within Buhl Park, a public park in Sharon, Pennsylvania, established through the philanthropy of the Buhl family in the early twentieth century. Tom Bendelow designed the course during his prolific period as a golf architect, when he laid out hundreds of courses across the United States, primarily for municipal and daily-fee facilities. Bendelow's work typically emphasized playability and straightforward design principles that made golf accessible to average players while providing adequate challenge through strategic bunkering and green complexes.

The course sits within the broader park grounds, which include recreational facilities and natural areas characteristic of the region's rolling western Pennsylvania terrain. The routing works with the property's existing topography, featuring tree-lined fairways and elevation changes typical of courses built in this landscape. As a municipal facility, Avalon serves the local golfing community in the Sharon area and the broader Shenango Valley region.

Bendelow's design approach at Avalon reflects his philosophy of creating functional, economical courses that could be maintained within public budgets while still offering genuine golf interest. The layout provides a traditional test of golf without excessive length or severe hazards, making it suitable for players of varying abilities. The course remains an active part of Buhl Park's recreational offerings, continuing to serve public golfers in northwestern Pennsylvania.