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Buffalo Course

Buffalo Golf Course

Sarver, PA, USA
Josh Norris
AlexRihn
Owen Gabbey
Jon Lamanti
DWeB
+11

About this course

Buffalo Golf Course occupies rolling terrain in Sarver, a small community in Butler County, Pennsylvania, roughly thirty miles north of Pittsburgh. The course was designed by Harry Waldron and Marge Waldron, a husband-and-wife team who worked primarily in western Pennsylvania during the mid-to-late twentieth century. The Waldrons designed and built several courses in the region, often creating layouts that worked with the natural contours of the land rather than imposing dramatic earthmoving on modest budgets. The routing at Buffalo reflects the topography common to this part of Pennsylvania—gentle to moderate hills, wooded corridors, and seasonal creeks that come into play on certain holes. Courses designed by the Waldrons typically feature straightforward strategic choices suited to recreational golfers, with hazards placed to reward accurate play without overwhelming higher-handicap members. The layout likely incorporates a mix of open and tree-lined holes, taking advantage of elevation changes to create variety in shot requirements. Buffalo Golf Course serves the local golfing community in Butler County, providing an accessible option for residents in the northern Pittsburgh suburbs. The facility operates as a public or semi-private course, typical of many Waldron designs that prioritized playability and maintenance efficiency for smaller operations. The course remains part of the regional golf landscape, offering a straightforward test of the game in a rural Pennsylvania setting.

Quick facts

Location
Sarver, PA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1967
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,524 yards
Difficulty
69.6/132
Course Vaults score
5.4

Getting there

Buffalo Golf Course sits in the rolling terrain of western Pennsylvania, roughly ninety minutes northeast of Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), the region's primary gateway for both commercial and private aviation. The drive from PIT traces a quiet arc through the Allegheny foothills, departing the urban corridor and ascending into pastoral farmland dotted with weathered barns and dense woodlots that signal entry into the club's native landscape. Those arriving by private aircraft will find convenient access via nearby regional airfields, including Butler County Airport (BTP), situated just twenty minutes south of the course. The final miles unfold along country roads that narrow and wind through the verdant Pennsylvania countryside, delivering you to Buffalo Golf Course with the unhurried grace befitting a course rooted in the region's authentic golfing heritage.

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Common questions about Buffalo

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Buffalo has a Course Vaults score of 5.4 out of 10 based on 16 logged golfers.

Buffalo was designed by Harry Waldron and Marge Waldron.

Yes. Buffalo is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Buffalo is 71.

Buffalo plays 6,524 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Buffalo is 132.

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