Westmoreland Country Club

Westmoreland Country Club sits in Export, Pennsylvania, roughly thirty miles east of Pittsburgh in the rolling terrain of Westmoreland County. The club features two eighteen-hole courses, with the Blue and Red nines combining to form one of the primary championship layouts. Dick Wilson, known for his strategic bunkering and green complexes, designed the original course in the 1960s, with Joe Finger later contributing modifications and refinements. Both architects worked extensively in the mid-Atlantic region during this era, bringing a style that emphasizes thoughtful shot values over raw length. The Blue/Red combination plays across varied topography characteristic of western Pennsylvania, with elevation changes, mature tree corridors, and several holes routed along natural drainage features. Wilson's design philosophy typically incorporated bold, sculptured bunkers and greens with distinct internal contours, requiring precise approach play and careful green reading. The layout rewards positioning off the tee and demands accuracy with mid-irons, reflecting the strategic principles Wilson applied at his better-known designs. Westmoreland has served as a regional competitive venue, hosting Pennsylvania Golf Association championships and other state-level amateur events. The club maintains a traditional private membership with facilities that include dining and social amenities typical of established country clubs in the Pittsburgh area. The course conditioning and tree management reflect decades of member play and ongoing stewardship of the Wilson-Finger design framework.