
Sunset Course
Sunset Golf Course
About this course
Sunset Golf Course in Middletown, Pennsylvania, occupies land associated with the Olmsted Air Force Base (now Harrisburg International Airport) and reflects the utilitarian design approach common to military golf facilities developed by the Army Corps of Engineers in the mid-20th century. These courses were typically built to provide recreation for service members and their families, prioritizing playability and maintenance efficiency over architectural flourish. The routing likely takes advantage of the relatively flat to gently rolling terrain characteristic of the Cumberland Valley region, where Middletown sits along the Susquehanna River corridor. Military-designed courses from this era generally feature straightforward layouts with wide fairways, modest bunkering, and greens sized for practical upkeep rather than strategic complexity. The engineering emphasis favored drainage, durability, and cost-effective construction—qualities that allowed these facilities to serve their recreational purpose without extensive ongoing investment. Sunset would have been built to accommodate a range of skill levels within the military community, making it accessible to beginners while still providing a legitimate test for more accomplished players. The course operates today as a public facility serving the greater Harrisburg area. Its location near the airport and the Pennsylvania Turnpike makes it a convenient option for local residents and travelers. While it may lack the design pedigree of architect-driven layouts, courses like Sunset represent an important chapter in American golf history, when military installations across the country built hundreds of courses that introduced the game to generations of service members and continue to provide affordable golf to their communities.
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
- Middletown, PA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1963
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,373 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.9/113
- Course Vaults score
- 6.1
FAQ
Common questions about Sunset
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Sunset has a Course Vaults score of 6.1 out of 10 based on 8 logged golfers.
Sunset was designed by Army Corps of Engineers.
Yes. Sunset is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Sunset is 70.
Sunset plays 6,373 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Sunset is 113.




