Fox Chapel Golf Club
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A Seth Raynor gem in the affluent Fox Chapel borough of Pittsburgh, this intimate private club features Raynor's classic template holes including Redan, Biarritz, and Eden on a rolling wooded property. The compact par-70 rewards precision and shotmaking in a serene woodland setting along the Allegheny River.
History & Heritage
Fox Chapel Golf Club was commissioned in 1923 with Seth Raynor and Charles Banks as architects. Raynor designed template holes adapted to the rolling wooded terrain in Fox Chapel borough northeast of Pittsburgh along the Allegheny River.
The club has hosted the 1965 U.S. Senior Amateur, 1985 U.S. Women's Amateur, 2002 Curtis Cup, and 2024 U.S. Senior Women's Open.
Raynor's reputation has experienced a major revival, and Fox Chapel stands as one of his finest surviving works with classic Redan, Biarritz, and Eden template holes faithfully preserved.
Signature Holes
A classic Redan par 3 with the green angling away and a front-left bunker requiring a fade or running shot.
A strategic woodland par 4 with a Raynor green complex rewarding accurate approaches.
The Biarritz template with a long narrow green and distinctive center swale. One of the best-preserved Biarritz holes in existence.
A demanding finishing hole back toward the clubhouse through mature woodland.
What to Expect
Fox Chapel is an intimate Golden Age course through serene woodland along the Allegheny River. The par-70 plays just 6,587 yards but Raynor template holes provide tremendous strategic interest.
The club emphasizes walking golf with excellent conditioning.
Playing Tips
Understanding Raynor's templates is key. Each green has specific character from famous Scottish and English holes. Study slopes before putting.
The compact yardage is deceptive. Play position golf rather than attacking every pin.
Highlights
- ✓ Seth Raynor template hole design
- ✓ Intimate woodland setting along Allegheny River
- ✓ Classic Golden Age private club in Fox Chapel
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