
Toftrees Course
Toftrees Golf Resort


About this course
Toftrees, woven into the rolling hills of State College, Pennsylvania, evokes a classic, understated charm where playability triumphs over pure challenge. Its architectural bones, dating back to the late 1960s, reveal a traditional parkland design that favors strategic play and thoughtful approaches. Designed by Edmund Ault, Toftrees presents a fair test without demanding Herculean length. It rewards accuracy off the tee – a premium given the mature trees lining many fairways – and precise iron play into subtly contoured greens. While not a regular stop for major championships, Toftrees has, over the years, been a popular venue for Pennsylvania State Golf Association events. Toftrees enjoys a loyal following among central Pennsylvania golfers, many of whom appreciate the club's unpretentious atmosphere and emphasis on camaraderie. The 19th hole is often abuzz with stories of near misses and improbable saves, and the club’s fish fry is locally lauded and a member favorite.
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
- State College, PA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1968
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Ed Ault, Tom Clark, Brian Ault
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,107 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.2/131
- Course Vaults score
- 7.1
Getting there
The journey to Toftrees Golf Resort begins at University Park Airport, a compact regional hub just minutes from the property, offering connecting service through major eastern gateways. Those flying into larger terminals typically route through Philadelphia International or Pittsburgh International, each roughly two and a half hours by car through the rolling farmland and forested ridges of central Pennsylvania. The final approach follows Route 322 as it climbs into the Nittany Valley, where the landscape opens to reveal the Penn State campus and the quiet, wooded enclave where Toftrees has stood since 1968 - a serene retreat tucked into the hills above Happy Valley.

FAQ
Common questions about Toftrees
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Toftrees has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 26 logged golfers.
Toftrees was designed by Ed Ault, Tom Clark, and Brian Ault.
Yes. Toftrees is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Toftrees is 72.
Toftrees plays 7,107 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Toftrees is 131.




