The hardest golf courses in Elwood City, Pennsylvania
The hardest 18-hole golf courses within about 25 miles of Elwood City, Pennsylvania, ranked by USGA slope rating from each course's longest men's tees, with course rating as the tiebreaker. 17 courses have complete, verified tee data.
Also covers Beaver and Beaver Falls.
Olde Stonewall Golf Club
Elwood City, PA, USASlope rating 149, 74.3 course rating, Epic tees, 7,103 yds
PublicDr. Michael Hurdzan & Dana Fry
- 4.0Conditions
- 3.7Layout
- 2.8Value
- 4.3Scenery
- 3.6Facilities
We played Olde Stonewall while visiting Pittsburgh in August 2024 for a Bruce Springsteen concert with my brothers and dad — and of course, we packed the clubs. This course was such a fun surprise. It’s carved through rolling hills with tons of elevation change and character.
Written by
@TGUN312
- Views
- Challenging
- Fast greens
Seven Oaks Country Club
Beaver, PA, USASlope rating 145, 74.4 course rating, Yellow tees, 6,865 yds
PrivateXenophon Hassenplug
- Driving range
- Fast greens
- Restaurant
Montour Heights Country Club
Coraopolis, PA, USASlope rating 144, 72.9 course rating, Black tees, 6,634 yds
PrivatePete Dye & Ron Forse
- 4.0Conditions
- 1.0Layout
- 1.0Scenery
- 4.0Facilities
Yo, Montour Heights got that local flavor. Dye design, so you already know it’s got angles, attitude, and a little chaos. Layout’s unique, creative, keeps you thinkin’ on every swing. Not every hole’s a banger, but the vibe’s real.
Written by
@Heelcut22
- Challenging
- Driving range
- Restaurant
Pittsburgh National Golf Club
Gibsonia, PA, USASlope rating 138, 74.4 course rating, Black tees, 6,933 yds
PublicRon Forse
- 3.5Conditions
- 2.5Layout
- 3.5Value
- 2.0Scenery
- 2.9Facilities
Usually in way better shape than you’d expect, Pittsburgh National is a great place for a trusty round of golf. It’s not the most exciting in the area - there’s not a lot of holes that pop off the screen (the stretch from 10-13 probably being the standout).
Written by
@Owen Gabbey
Diamond Run Golf Club
Sewickley, PA, USASlope rating 138, 73.7 course rating, Black tees, 6,805 yds
PrivateGary Player
- 5.0Conditions
- 4.0Layout
- 4.0Scenery
- 4.0Facilities
Firm and FAST! Routing does a good job of playing nicely through some extreme elevation changes. Definitely challenging, but all holes can be gotten — misses can catch up with you quickly. Don’t hit the false fronts and be careful with those downhill putts. Loving it.
Written by
@Cass7206
- Challenging
- Driving range
- Fast greens
The Club at Shadow Lakes
Aliquippa, PA, USA
Slope rating 137, 72.1 course rating, Blue tees, 6,570 yds
The Links at Firestone Farms
Columbiana, OH, USA
Slope rating 136, 74.4 course rating, Gold tees, 7,207 yds
Pheasant Ridge Golf Course
Gibsonia, PA, USA
Slope rating 135, 70.2 course rating, Blue tees, 6,600 yds
Shannopin Country Club
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Slope rating 134, 71.9 course rating, Black tees, 6,457 yds
Sewickley Heights Golf Club
Sewickley, PA, USA
Slope rating 133, 73.3 course rating, Blue tees, 7,004 yds
Butler Country Club
Butler, PA, USA
Slope rating 133, 73.3 course rating, Blue tees, 6,727 yds
Cranberry Highlands Golf Course
Cranberry Township, PA, USA
Slope rating 129, 71.3 course rating, Cranberry tees, 6,590 yds
(3~4) Black Hawk Golf Course
Beaver Falls, PA, USA
Slope rating 120, 68.7 course rating, White tees, 6,304 yds
Allegheny Country Club
Sewickley, PA, USA
Slope rating 119, 71.1 course rating, Black tees, 6,606 yds
North Park Golf Course
Allison Park, PA, USA
Slope rating 118, 71.5 course rating, Blue tees, 6,783 yds
Reserve Run Golf Course
Poland, OH, USA
Slope rating 117, 68.9 course rating, Black tees, 6,162 yds
Moon Golf Club
Moon Township, PA, USA
Slope rating 117, 68.5 course rating, Blue tees, 5,805 yds
How we rank
This ranking uses published scorecard data from each course’s longest men’s tees, the same tee set for every course. Only 18-hole courses with a yardage for every hole, a total that matches the hole-by-hole sum, and a par between 54 and 80 are included, and the tees must carry a single slope rating (55–155) and course rating. Courses whose scorecard duplicates another course’s are left out until the data is fixed. Courses are ordered by slope rating, then course rating, then Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Elwood City, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
FAQ
Olde Stonewall Golf Club is #1 on Course Vaults in and around Elwood City, Pennsylvania at Slope 149 (74.3 course rating · Epic tees · 7,103 yds). 17 courses qualify for this list.
This ranking uses published scorecard data from each course’s longest men’s tees, the same tee set for every course. Only 18-hole courses with a yardage for every hole, a total that matches the hole-by-hole sum, and a par between 54 and 80 are included, and the tees must carry a single slope rating (55–155) and course rating. Courses whose scorecard duplicates another course’s are left out until the data is fixed. Courses are ordered by slope rating, then course rating, then Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Elwood City, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
Slope rating is the USGA measure of how much harder a course plays for a bogey golfer than for a scratch golfer, from 55 to 155 (113 is average). Course rating is the expected score for a scratch golfer from the same tees.
Yes. It includes qualifying courses within about 25 miles of Elwood City, not only courses whose address is in the city.
This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 4:04 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.
