Golf in Pennsylvania: Complete Guide

Golf in Pennsylvania centers on Philadelphia, spanning regions from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. This guide ranks the state's best courses and covers where and when to play. Pennsylvania is championship golf royalty. Oakmont, Merion, Aronimink, and Philadelphia Cricket Club form an unmatched corridor of championship venues, and the state has hosted more major championships than perhaps any other.

Overview

The Philadelphia and Pittsburgh corridors contain an extraordinary concentration of championship courses. Oakmont's fearsome reputation, Merion's compact brilliance, and Pine Valley — the #1 course in the world (technically in New Jersey but closely associated with Philadelphia golf) — make Pennsylvania a pilgrimage destination for serious golfers.

Top Golf Cities in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia

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Golf Regions

Philadelphia

Merion, Aronimink, Pine Valley nearby, and numerous championship-caliber private clubs.

Pittsburgh

Oakmont, Laurel Valley, and western Pennsylvania's rolling terrain.

Best Time to Play

May through October. Fall foliage in October is spectacular on Pennsylvania courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best golf course in Pennsylvania?

Oakmont Country Club, which has hosted more combined U.S. Opens and major championships than any other course in America, is widely considered the state's finest and one of the toughest courses in the world.

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