
Hickory Heights Course
Hickory Heights Golf Club



About this course
Hickory Heights Golf Club, nestled in the rolling hills of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, offers a classic, unpretentious golfing experience steeped in local tradition. Opened in the late 1960s, the course is a fine example of mid-century parkland design, characterized by mature trees lining gently undulating fairways. Hickory Heights favors a strategic approach, rewarding thoughtful shot placement rather than brute force off the tee. Expect a number of doglegs and elevated greens that demand precise iron play. While not a championship venue in the global sense, Hickory Heights holds a prominent place within the Pittsburgh golfing community. It serves as a beloved home course for generations of golfers in the South Hills area. The club fosters a welcoming atmosphere, known for its close-knit membership and unpretentious character. Beyond the golf, Hickory Heights is known among locals for its popular bar and restaurant. Here, members and visitors alike gather after their rounds to relive shots made and missed. You can get a wide selection of great sandwiches and other pub fare at this popular stop off the course as well.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in PA
Quick facts
- Location
- Bridgeville, PA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1989
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Dr. Michael Hurdzan
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,531 yards
- Difficulty
- 78.2/144
- Course Vaults score
- 5.8
Getting there
Hickory Heights Golf Club lies just fifteen miles southwest of Pittsburgh International Airport, making it one of the most accessible private retreats in the greater Pittsburgh region. The drive unfolds through the rolling, wooded terrain of Washington County, where Interstate 79 gives way to quiet state routes that wind past old farmsteads and hardwood ridges. As you descend into Bridgeville, the landscape softens into the kind of pastoral seclusion that feels worlds removed from the city, yet remains comfortably within reach - a discreet enclave where western Pennsylvania's golf tradition continues in understated elegance.

FAQ
Common questions about Hickory Heights
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Hickory Heights has a Course Vaults score of 5.8 out of 10 based on 29 logged golfers.
Hickory Heights was designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan.
Yes. Hickory Heights is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Hickory Heights is 72.
Hickory Heights plays 6,531 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Hickory Heights is 144.




