Public

White Course

Penn State Golf Club

State College, PA, USA
woodnj19
alexcassidy97
AlexRihn
BBoyd14
Drew Gross, PGA
+25
18 holesPar 726,268 yds77.1/135

About this course

The White Course at Penn State Golf Club serves as the university's primary championship layout in State College, Pennsylvania. Designed by James Harrison and Ferdinand Garbin, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of central Pennsylvania's Nittany Valley region. The property features elevation changes and tree-lined corridors that define play through much of the routing. Penn State Golf Club operates as a semi-private facility affiliated with the university, providing access to students, alumni, faculty, and public play. The White Course hosts collegiate competitions for Penn State's golf teams and serves as a venue for regional amateur events. The layout tests players with a combination of length and strategic demands shaped by the natural topography. The course reflects mid-20th century design principles adapted to the site's wooded character and terrain movement. Holes navigate through mature hardwoods with fairways that follow the land's contours. Green complexes incorporate the existing slopes, and bunker placement emphasizes positional play from the tee. The setting offers views of the surrounding valley and distant ridges that frame the State College area. The club maintains traditional amenities including practice facilities and a clubhouse that accommodates both university functions and member activities. Its location near Penn State's campus makes it a regular destination for the university community while remaining accessible to visiting golfers exploring central Pennsylvania's golf options.

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.

3409

Best in World

3169

Best in USA

132

Best in PA

Quick facts

Location
State College, PA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1965
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,268 yards
Difficulty
77.1/135
Course Vaults score
6.5

Getting there

The journey to Penn State Golf Club begins at University Park Airport, a mere ten minutes from the clubhouse, or alternatively through University Park via Interstate 80 from either Pittsburgh International (roughly two hours west) or Harrisburg International (ninety minutes southeast). The final approach winds through the rolling terrain of central Pennsylvania's Happy Valley, where the landscape transitions from ridge-and-valley farmland into the verdant grounds that frame the club's position adjacent to the Penn State campus. Arriving at Penn State Golf Club places you at the heart of a storied golfing tradition, where the White course awaits amid the quiet authority of a collegiate institution that has shaped American golf for generations.

FAQ

Common questions about White at Penn State Golf Club

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

White at Penn State Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.5 out of 10 based on 30 logged golfers.

White was designed by James Harrison and Ferdinand Garbin.

Yes. White at Penn State Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at White is 72.

White plays 6,268 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at White is 135.

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