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Moon Course

Moon Golf Club

Moon Township, PA, USA
AlexRihn
Owen Gabbey
Nick Savisky
Micah
Tyler Gallo
+17
18 holesPar 725,805 yds68.5/117

About this course

Moon Golf Club sits in Moon Township, a suburban community northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Designed by Harold Heinlein and opened in the mid-twentieth century, the course reflects the regional style of accessible daily-fee and municipal golf that emerged across western Pennsylvania during the post-war expansion of the game. The layout occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the area's topography, with elevation changes and tree-lined corridors typical of parkland courses in the region. The course serves the local golfing community in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, providing a straightforward test for recreational players. Moon Township's proximity to Pittsburgh International Airport and major transportation corridors places the course within easy reach of both residents and visitors to the region. The routing works through mature hardwood stands and open fairway corridors, with greens that reflect the design sensibilities of mid-century American golf architecture. As a community-oriented facility, Moon Golf Club functions as a neighborhood course where local golfers can play regularly without the formality or expense of private club membership. The layout offers a traditional walking-friendly experience on terrain that rewards accurate shot-making while remaining playable for golfers of varying skill levels. The course represents the kind of unpretentious, functional golf design that has served American communities for generations.

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.

4021

Best in World

3778

Best in USA

166

Best in PA

Quick facts

Location
Moon Township, PA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1932
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
5,805 yards
Difficulty
68.5/117
Course Vaults score
5.5

Getting there

The journey to Moon Golf Club begins at Pittsburgh International Airport, a rare convenience that places this historic municipal course mere minutes from one of the nation's busiest aviation hubs. The drive west from downtown Pittsburgh takes roughly twenty minutes along the Ohio River corridor, where industrial heritage gives way to the rolling suburban terrain of Moon Township. As travelers exit the highway and wind through quiet residential streets, the transition is subtle but unmistakable - a shift from the urban pulse of Steel City to the unhurried, tree-lined fairways of a beloved public layout that has served western Pennsylvania golfers since 1963.

FAQ

Common questions about Moon

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

Moon has a Course Vaults score of 5.5 out of 10 based on 22 logged golfers.

Moon was designed by Harold Heinlein.

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

Par at Moon is 72.

Moon plays 5,805 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Moon is 117.

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