Public

Lakeside Course

Butlers Golf Club

Elizabeth, PA, USA
Josh Norris
gregkocinski
Jon Lamanti
paper-boy
DWeB
+20
18 holesPar 726,689 yds71.8/130

About this course

Lakeside at Butlers Golf Club is a nine-hole layout in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, a small borough situated along the Monongahela River southeast of Pittsburgh. The course was designed by John W. Butler, whose work in western Pennsylvania during the early-to-mid twentieth century contributed to the region's network of modest community golf facilities. The property occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the Allegheny Plateau, where elevation changes and natural drainage corridors shape the routing and playing strategy. The nine holes reflect the practical design sensibilities common to courses built for local membership rather than championship play. Golfers encounter a mix of par threes, fours, and fives that make use of the site's natural contours, with fairways that follow the land's movement and greens positioned to take advantage of slopes and views. Tree-lined corridors and seasonal water features contribute to the course's character, while the compact routing allows for efficient play and repeat rounds. Butlers Golf Club serves the communities of the Monongahela Valley, maintaining a tradition of accessible golf in a region with deep industrial and recreational history. The club's atmosphere reflects its role as a neighborhood gathering place, where local golfers return regularly and visitors find straightforward conditions and a welcoming environment. The course remains a functional example of small-scale American golf design, shaped by its landscape and the practical needs of its membership.

Quick facts

Location
Elizabeth, PA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1928
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,689 yards
Difficulty
71.8/130
Course Vaults score
6.7

Getting there

Butlers Golf Club sits in the rolling countryside southeast of Pittsburgh, most easily reached via Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), roughly an hour's drive northeast through the transition from urban sprawl into the gentle hills of western Pennsylvania's horse country. The route winds away from the interstate onto quieter roads that thread past farmland and tree-lined estates, a gradual shift from the industrial landscape into the pastoral terrain that defines this corner of the state. Private aviation is well-served by nearby Allegheny County Airport (AGC), offering a more discreet arrival for members seeking to minimize ground time. The final approach to Butlers unfolds along country roads that signal arrival at a destination designed for those who value privacy and tradition in equal measure.

FAQ

Common questions about Lakeside at Butlers Golf Club

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

Lakeside at Butlers Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 25 logged golfers.

Lakeside was designed by John W. Butler.

Yes. Lakeside at Butlers Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Lakeside is 72.

Lakeside plays 6,689 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Lakeside is 130.

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