Public

Red Course

Cedarbrook Golf Course

Belle Vernon, PA, USA
Josh Norris
AlexRihn
jdub
gregkocinski
Nick Savisky
+20
18 holesPar 716,237 yds76.4/138

About this course

Cedarbrook Golf Course's Red nine is part of a 27-hole facility in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, designed by James Harrison and Dr. Michael Hurdzan. The course sits in the Monongahela River valley southeast of Pittsburgh, in a region where golf course development expanded significantly during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The collaboration between Harrison, a respected regional architect, and Hurdzan, known for his agronomic expertise and environmentally conscious design philosophy, suggests a layout that balances playability with sustainable maintenance practices. The Red nine likely features the rolling to hilly terrain characteristic of southwestern Pennsylvania, where elevation changes and natural drainage corridors shape routing decisions. Courses in this area typically incorporate wooded corridors, occasional creek crossings, and views across the surrounding valleys. The design probably emphasizes strategic variety across the nine holes, with a mix of risk-reward opportunities and straightforward tests that accommodate both daily-fee play and competitive rounds. Cedarbrook serves the greater Belle Vernon and Rostraver Township communities as an accessible public facility. The 27-hole format allows for flexible tee time management and provides variety for regular players who can rotate through different nine-hole combinations. The course reflects the practical approach common to many Pennsylvania public facilities from this era, where solid design fundamentals and playable conditions take precedence over dramatic features or extreme difficulty.

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.

3910

Best in World

3667

Best in USA

159

Best in PA

Quick facts

Location
Belle Vernon, PA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1962
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,237 yards
Difficulty
76.4/138
Course Vaults score
5.8

Getting there

The journey to Cedarbrook Golf Course begins at Pittsburgh International Airport, roughly forty minutes northwest, where the transition from city to countryside unfolds quickly along the Monongahela River valley. The drive southeast traces the contours of southwestern Pennsylvania's rolling terrain, passing through old mill towns and wooded hillsides before arriving in Belle Vernon, a quiet borough where the Youghiogheny meets the Mon. The final approach reveals Cedarbrook perched above the valley, its tree-lined fairways a welcome retreat from the industrial heritage that still marks this corner of Appalachia.

FAQ

Common questions about Red at Cedarbrook Golf Course

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

Red at Cedarbrook Golf Course has a Course Vaults score of 5.8 out of 10 based on 25 logged golfers.

Red was designed by James Harrison and Dr. Michael Hurdzan.

Yes. Red at Cedarbrook Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Red is 71.

Red plays 6,237 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Red is 138.

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