
Lake Arthur Course
Lake Arthur Golf Club

About this course
Lake Arthur Golf Club sits in Butler County, Pennsylvania, roughly forty miles north of Pittsburgh, near Moraine State Park and its namesake Lake Arthur reservoir. The course was designed by Wynn Tredway, a regional architect active in western Pennsylvania during the mid-to-late twentieth century who created several layouts across the state's golf corridor. The facility serves the Butler area as an accessible public course in a region where golf has deep recreational roots tied to the steel and manufacturing communities that historically populated western Pennsylvania. The routing takes advantage of the rolling terrain characteristic of this part of the Allegheny Plateau, where elevation changes and natural contours provide variety without extreme slopes. Tree-lined fairways and modest water features reflect the wooded landscape common to courses built near Pennsylvania's state recreation lands. The design emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels, with straightforward hole strategies and greens that reward accurate approach shots without excessive undulation. Lake Arthur serves local golfers and visitors exploring the Moraine State Park area, which draws outdoor enthusiasts year-round for boating, hiking, and camping in addition to golf. The course operates in a region where public golf remains an important recreational outlet, and its location near the lake and park infrastructure makes it a convenient option for those combining multiple activities. The layout reflects the practical, community-oriented design philosophy common to many mid-century public courses in Pennsylvania's smaller cities and towns.
Quick facts
- Location
- Butler, PA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1957
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Wynn Tredway
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,637 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.6/116
- Course Vaults score
- 6.0
Getting there
Lake Arthur Golf Club sits within easy reach of Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), approximately 45 minutes south of the terminal, making it an accessible escape for those departing the industrial heartland of western Pennsylvania. The drive unfolds through rolling countryside dotted with small towns and farmland, a gentle decompression from urban sprawl that signals arrival in Butler County's quieter precincts. As you approach the club grounds near the shores of Lake Arthur itself, the landscape softens into wooded terrain and water views - a serene contrast to the steel-city origins of your journey - and the clubhouse emerges as a welcoming anchor to an afternoon or weekend devoted entirely to the course.

FAQ
Common questions about Lake Arthur
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lake Arthur has a Course Vaults score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 7 logged golfers.
Lake Arthur was designed by Wynn Tredway.
Yes. Lake Arthur is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lake Arthur is 71.
Lake Arthur plays 6,637 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lake Arthur is 116.



