Latrobe Elks Golf Club

The Latrobe Elks Golf Club operates a nine-hole course in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, a town in Westmoreland County approximately 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Latrobe sits in the Laurel Highlands region and is perhaps best known in golf circles as the hometown of Arnold Palmer and the location of Latrobe Country Club, where Palmer learned the game under his father's tutelage. The Elks course occupies a more modest position in the local golf landscape, serving primarily as a recreational facility for members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and their guests. The course reflects the straightforward, accessible design philosophy common to many fraternal organization layouts established in the mid-20th century. The routing works across gently rolling terrain typical of western Pennsylvania, with tree-lined fairways and small greens that reward accuracy over distance. As a nine-hole facility, it offers a compact walking experience suited to casual rounds and social golf rather than championship play. The Latrobe Elks organization maintains the course as part of its broader community and recreational mission. Like many Elks lodges across the country, the club provides a gathering place for members, with the golf course serving as one amenity among dining and social facilities. The layout offers an unpretentious alternative to the region's more prominent courses, appealing to golfers seeking a relaxed environment and affordable play in the Latrobe area.