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Indian Run Course

Indian Run Golf Club

Avella, PA, USA
Mike Fox
Jon Lamanti
Golfer
paper-boy
+2
18 holesPar 716,291 yds71.5/133

About this course

Indian Run Golf Club, tucked into the rolling hills of Avella, Pennsylvania, is a testament to unpretentious, enjoyable golf. Designed in a style reminiscent of mid-century parkland layouts, Indian Run presents a straightforward challenge, favoring players who can strategically navigate its tree-lined fairways and well-guarded greens. While the course architect remains a local legend, the spirit of the original design is maintained. The course provides ample landing areas for those who can effectively shape their shots, while strategically placed bunkers and water hazards penalize wayward drives without feeling overly punitive. The modest length of the course encourages an aggressive approach for shorter hitters while demanding accuracy from longer players. Indian Run has fostered a loyal membership drawn from the surrounding communities. Many local amateurs have plied their trade over the years. It is the home to many local golf leagues and casual rounds shared among neighbors. While it may not be on the national radar, Indian Run is a cherished local course for those seeking a traditional round of golf.

Quick facts

Location
Avella, PA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1998
Holes
18
Designer
David Black
Par
71
Length
6,291 yards
Difficulty
71.5/133
Course Vaults score
6.7

Getting there

Indian Run Golf Club lies in the rolling farmland of southwestern Pennsylvania, roughly an hour's drive south of Pittsburgh International Airport through a landscape of gentle ridges and pastoral valleys. The route winds through Washington County's quiet backroads, where the urban sprawl of the Steel City gives way to open pastures and wooded hillsides, before arriving at this secluded retreat near the hamlet of Avella. The final miles feel deliberately removed from the everyday - a fitting transition to one of the region's most private and understated golf sanctuaries.

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Common questions about Indian Run

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

Indian Run has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 6 logged golfers.

Indian Run was designed by David Black.

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

Par at Indian Run is 71.

Indian Run plays 6,291 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Indian Run is 133.

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