
Quicksilver Course
Quicksilver Golf Club

About this course
Carved from the rolling hills of McDonald, Pennsylvania, Quicksilver Golf Club presents a demanding, yet fair test, where the ghosts of hickory-shafted golfers might still find familiarity. This late 20th-century design unfolds across a landscape of mature hardwoods, rewarding strategic play more than sheer power. Don't be surprised to witness the occasional train rumbling along the periphery - the sounds of its labor an interesting juxtaposition to the tranquility found throughout the property. Architect J. Michael Poellot's layout favors those who can shape the ball, with subtle doglegs and cleverly placed bunkers dictating approach angles. While not long by modern standards, Quicksilver requires precision and creativity around its undulating greens. A course where the thinking golfer is rewarded as much as the power player. Though it hasn't hosted major professional tournaments, Quicksilver maintains a strong regional presence among avid golfers and its membership is known for its unpretentious camaraderie. Many members find enjoyment as part of a number of tightly knit groups and are always willing to accept new golfers to the course into their ranks.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in PA
Quick facts
- Location
- Midway, PA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1971
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Don Nagode
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,012 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.6/137
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
Quicksilver Golf Club sits in the rolling countryside of western Pennsylvania, most easily reached via Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), roughly ninety minutes to the southeast by car through the gentle Appalachian foothills. The drive itself becomes a quiet descent into horse country, where divided highways yield to state routes that wind past weathered barns and limestone outcrops, the landscape gradually softening from industrial valleys into the pastoral terrain surrounding Midway. For those with access to private aviation, nearby regional airstrips offer a more discreet arrival, though the final miles to Quicksilver remain a serene passage through Pennsylvania's understated countryside - a fitting prelude to a club that prizes privacy and the authentic character of the land itself.

FAQ
Common questions about Quicksilver
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Quicksilver has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 62 logged golfers.
Quicksilver was designed by Don Nagode.
Yes. Quicksilver is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Quicksilver is 72.
Quicksilver plays 7,012 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Quicksilver is 137.



