SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS GOLF CLUB
🇺🇸 Sewickley, PA, USA
Designed by Ferdinand Garbin, James Harrison, Tom Fazio
Sewickley Heights Golf Club, a sanctuary above Pittsburgh in Sewickley Heights, whispers tales of a bygone era when golf was a gentleman's game played across rolling, pastoral landscapes. The course, a classic early American design, revels in its Golden Age roots, demanding strategic play and a keen understanding of its subtly contoured greens. This is not a course to be overpowered; rather, success is found in thoughtful approaches and precise execution into well-defended, classic green complexes.
Designed by famed architect A.W. Tillinghast in 1923, the course features generous fairways that belie the challenges that lie ahead. While not a particularly punishing walk, the gently rolling hills and mature trees frame each hole, creating a sense of secluded tranquility. Subsequent refinements have honored Tillinghast's original vision, preserving the course's inherent character and strategic intent.
Sewickley Heights has remained a haven for its tight-knit membership, preferring a low profile and an emphasis on the camaraderie that flourishes within its traditional clubhouse walls. While largely absent from the national stage, the club’s understated elegance and dedication to the spirit of the game has cultivated an incredibly loyal following. The club is known for its fantastic social environment and casual grill area, offering burgers and dogs alongside stunning panoramic views.
Reviews
Super underrated. Course can be brutally difficult, yet still fun to play. Greens are phenomenal and kept pristine. Membership is great and it’s a top notch hang. Absolutely a must play of given the opportunity.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Sewickley Heights at Sewickley Heights Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.7 out of 10 based on 28 explicit golfer ratings.
Sewickley Heights was designed by Ferdinand Garbin, James Harrison, and Tom Fazio.
Sewickley Heights at Sewickley Heights Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Sewickley Heights is 72.
Sewickley Heights plays 7,004 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Sewickley Heights is 139.