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Suncrest Course

Suncrest Golf Course

Butler, PA, USA
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18 holesPar 726,557 yds71.4/121

About this course

Suncrest Golf Course sits in Butler, Pennsylvania, a city in the rolling terrain north of Pittsburgh. The course was designed by Ferdinand Garbin, an architect who worked primarily in western Pennsylvania during the mid-twentieth century. Garbin's designs typically reflect the region's natural topography, incorporating elevation changes and wooded corridors characteristic of the area's landscape. The course serves the local golfing community in Butler County, where golf has been part of the recreational fabric since the early 1900s. The layout at Suncrest takes advantage of the property's natural contours, with holes routed through a mix of open and tree-lined areas. The terrain provides variety in stance and approach angles, and the design asks golfers to manage both uphill and downhill shots. Like many courses built in this era in western Pennsylvania, Suncrest balances accessibility for everyday play with enough challenge to engage regular members and visitors. The course operates as a public facility, making it a resource for golfers throughout the Butler area. It reflects the straightforward, functional design approach common to many American municipal and daily-fee courses from its period—focused on playability and maintenance practicality rather than dramatic features or tournament ambitions. Suncrest remains part of the local golf landscape, offering a round shaped by the natural character of southwestern Pennsylvania's hill country.

Quick facts

Location
Butler, PA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1938
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,557 yards
Difficulty
71.4/121

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Common questions about Suncrest

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

Suncrest was designed by Ferdinand Garbin.

Yes. Suncrest is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Suncrest is 72.

Suncrest plays 6,557 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Suncrest is 121.

Suncrest is a 18-hole course.

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