Top 12 Pittsburgh Public Golf Courses

Location: 5370 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Situated in Schenley Park, just minutes from downtown in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, Bob O'Conner Golf Course is the only course located within city limits. The beautiful 18-hole walking course is set with the rolling hills of the park and is open throughout the year, weather permitting. Otherwise, the course also offers three full-sized indoor simulators, reservations only.

Location: 1000 Clubhouse Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15104

Nicknamed the "Monster on the Mon," Grand View Golf Club sits on top of a mountain along the Monongahela River, one of the three rivers that form Pittsburgh's iconic confluence. Just minutes from downtown in Braddock, the course is full of hills and turns that are sure to challenge golfers of all levels.

Location: 4076 Bulltown Road, Murrysville, PA 15668

Just off the I-376 East, Meadowink Golf Course is located roughly forty minutes from Downtown. The 18-hole par 72-course layout is designed with strategically placed bunkers and water hazards.

Location: 2000 Quicksilver Road, Midway, PA 15060

Voted Best Public Golf Course in Western Pennsylvania by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and among the Top 15 Courses in PA by Golf Week Magazine, Quicksilver Golf Club is among the best courses in the region. Located 30 minutes outside of Pittsburgh, the lush and lengthy fairways and fast greens definitely make for an exciting and entertaining golf experience.

Location: 116 Hickory Heights Drive, Bridgeville, PA 15017

Nestled in Bridgeville, just twenty minutes from Downtown, Hickory Heights Golf Club includes hills and turns that fit right with the surroundings. The club continuously upgrades equipment and has a high standard for maintenance to ensure their goal of providing golfers with a country club experience at a reasonable cost.

Location: 360 Galley Road, Canonsburg, PA 15317

Located roughly twenty-five minutes south of Downtown, Lindenwood Golf Club boasts a 27-hole championship layout. The beautiful rural backdrop is a great addition to the challenging yet enjoyable course.

Location: 97 Golf Course Dr, Bunola, PA 15020

Located roughly forty-five minutes to an hour outside of Pittsburgh, Riverview Golf Course is an 18-hole course that spreads over 150 acres with tree-lined fairways and tournament-style greens.

Location: 1001 Lafayette Drive, Farmington, PA 15437

Part of Nemacolin Woodland's Resort, the beautiful Mystic Rock golf course is definitely one of the must-see courses in the region. In fact, Golfweek named Mystic Rock the "No.1 Best Public Course in Pennsylvania" and it was ranked among "America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses." The top-notch service and quality course make for an overall fantastic golf experience.

Location: 800 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037

Butler’s offers two 18 hole golf courses: Woodside and Lakeside. Woodside, opened in 1928, features many original holes and is a par-72, 6,314-yard course that overlooks the Youghiogheny River. Gently rolling terrain and a classic design make this course a favorite for golfers of all skill levels. Lakeside, a par-72, 6,689-yard course, boasts dramatic vistas, elevation changes, and no parallel fairways.