
Sewickley Heights Course
Sewickley Heights Golf Club


About this course
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.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in PA
Quick facts
- Location
- Sewickley, PA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1961
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- James Harrison, Ferdinand Garbin, Tom Fazio
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,004 yards
- Difficulty
- 79.9/139
- Course Vaults score
- 8.5
Getting there
Sewickley Heights Golf Club is most readily accessed via Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), situated approximately 25 miles south of the club, with a graceful 40-minute drive north through the rolling suburbs and river valleys that define western Pennsylvania's affluent landscape. Private aviation enthusiasts will find convenient service at nearby Allegheny County Airport (AGC), a mere 15 minutes from the clubhouse, offering the discretion and efficiency that discerning members expect. The final miles wind through the leafy, established neighborhoods of Sewickley Heights itself - a verdant enclave perched above the Ohio River - where tree-lined streets and stone gates signal arrival at one of the region's most venerable private clubs, its classic architecture and manicured grounds emerging as the quiet culmination of a journey steeped in Pittsburgh's industrial heritage and contemporary refinement.

FAQ
Common questions about Sewickley Heights
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Sewickley Heights has a Course Vaults score of 8.5 out of 10 based on 46 logged golfers.
Sewickley Heights was designed by James Harrison, Ferdinand Garbin, and Tom Fazio.
Sewickley Heights 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.



