Public

Old Course

Saxon Golf Club

Sarver, PA, USA
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18 holesPar 726,636 yds70.7/121

About this course

Saxon Golf Club's Old Course sits in the rolling countryside of Butler County, roughly 30 miles north of Pittsburgh. Designed by Frank Ekas and opened in the mid-1960s, the layout reflects the practical, member-focused design philosophy common to many Western Pennsylvania clubs of that era. The course occupies terrain that transitions between wooded hillsides and open farmland, creating variety in both elevation and exposure across the eighteen holes. The routing takes advantage of natural contours without excessive earth-moving, resulting in a mix of uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies that reward course management and local knowledge. Tree-lined fairways define many holes, while several openings provide longer views across the property. Greens are typically modest in size and feature gentle to moderate undulation, consistent with mid-century design standards in the region. Saxon Golf Club serves a local membership and maintains the Old Course as its primary layout. The club operates in a relatively quiet corner of Butler County, where golf remains a traditional recreational and social anchor for the community. The course provides a straightforward test suited to regular play rather than championship competition, with length and challenge appropriate for a range of skill levels. Its character reflects the unpretentious golf culture common to many established clubs in the Pittsburgh area's outer suburbs.

Quick facts

Location
Sarver, PA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1955
Designer
Frank Ekas
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,636 yards
Difficulty
70.7/121

Getting there

Saxon Golf Club sits in the rolling countryside north of Pittsburgh, accessible most directly via Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), roughly forty-five minutes south by car through the transition from urban sprawl into the gentle, forested hills of western Pennsylvania. Private aviation options are available at nearby regional facilities, though the drive from PIT remains the primary gateway for most visitors, a straightforward route that carries you from the interstate into quieter roads lined with deciduous woodland before arriving at the club's discreet entrance in Sarver. The final miles unfold through the pastoral landscape that defines this corner of Allegheny County, a gentle decompression from the city that sets the tone for the understated elegance awaiting at Saxon Golf Club.

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Common questions about Old at Saxon Golf Club

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

Old was designed by Frank Ekas.

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

Par at Old is 72.

Old plays 6,636 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Old is 121.

Old is a 18-hole course.

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