
The Madison Course
The Madison Club



About this course
The Madison is a private golf course located in Madison, Pennsylvania, designed by an architect named Sheffler. The course serves the local golfing community in this part of western Pennsylvania, a region with rolling terrain characteristic of the Appalachian foothills. The area's natural topography typically provides elevation changes and wooded corridors that shape the playing corridors and strategic options. Private clubs in smaller Pennsylvania communities often develop around local membership bases, with facilities that serve both golf and social functions for families in the surrounding area. The course likely reflects the land's natural contours and drainage patterns, common in designs that work with rather than against the existing landscape. Pennsylvania's four-season climate means the course experiences a traditional northern playing season with distinct autumn color and winter closures. Without extensive documentation in major golf publications or architectural databases, specific details about the routing, signature holes, or competitive history remain limited. The club operates as a membership facility where local golfers enjoy regular play in a private setting, typical of many community-oriented clubs throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
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
- Madison, PA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1997
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Sheffler
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,847 yards
- Difficulty
- 79.5/143
- Course Vaults score
- 7.2
Getting there
The Madison Club sits in the rolling countryside of western Pennsylvania, most readily accessed via Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), roughly ninety minutes to the southeast by car through the gentle Appalachian foothills. The drive traces a quiet arc away from the urban core, transitioning from interstate highways into tree-lined country roads that wind through small towns and pastoral valleys before arriving at the club's discreet entrance. For those with private aircraft, nearby regional airfields offer convenient alternatives to the major hub. The final miles unfold through manicured grounds and mature woodlands, a gradual descent into the serene setting that defines The Madison Club's understated elegance in southwestern Pennsylvania.

FAQ
Common questions about The Madison
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Madison has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.
The Madison was designed by Sheffler.
Yes. The Madison is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Madison is 72.
The Madison plays 6,847 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Madison is 143.



