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Champion Lakes Course

Champion Lakes Golf Club

Bolivar, PA, USA
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18 holesPar 716,608 yds78.5/138

About this course

Nestled in the Laurel Highlands, Champion Lakes Golf Course has served as a sporting retreat for Pennsylvania's southwestern communities since the late 1960s. This hillside course, designed by Ferdinand Garbin, embraces the region's undulating terrain, favoring golfers who can master uphill lies and navigate subtle breaks on the greens. Champion Lakes rewards strategic play over raw power, with thoughtfully placed bunkers and tree-lined fairways demanding accuracy from tee to green. Champion Lakes stands as a community hub, more than anything. While not a championship venue on the national stage, its appeal lies in its unpretentious character and focus on accessible golf. The club's membership reflects the hardworking spirit of the surrounding area, where friendly competition and camaraderie are valued above all else. Beyond the course, Champion Lakes is known for its welcoming atmosphere and post-round gatherings at the clubhouse. The simple, hearty fare and convivial atmosphere make it a perfect spot to recount the day's best shots and share stories, continuing a tradition of fellowship that has defined Champion Lakes for generations.

Quick facts

Location
Bolivar, PA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1964
Holes
18
Designer(s)
Grote, Lynch
Par
71
Length
6,608 yards
Difficulty
78.5/138
Course Vaults score
7.0

Getting there

The journey to Champion Lakes Golf Club begins at Pittsburgh International Airport, roughly an hour's drive southeast through the rolling Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania. The route traces Interstate 76 before peeling off into the quieter byways of Westmoreland County, where the landscape softens into wooded ridges and pastoral valleys. As you approach Bolivar, the road narrows and the terrain grows more intimate, eventually revealing the club's secluded setting - a tranquil retreat carved into the natural folds of this historic coal and steel country, far removed from the industrial hum that once defined the region.

FAQ

Common questions about Champion Lakes

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

Champion Lakes has a Course Vaults score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.

Champion Lakes was designed by Grote and Lynch.

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

Par at Champion Lakes is 71.

Champion Lakes plays 6,608 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Champion Lakes is 138.

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