Pittsburgh National Golf Club
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About
Formerly known as Deer Run, Pittsburgh National Golf Club has undergone major renovations since management has changed hands over the years, including complete reconditioning of the greens and the addition of 60 new renovated bunkers. The championship golf course that exists today is more challenging than the original though it has retained the same playability. With no blind shots to be found and wide fairways that are player-friendly, the course is inviting to beginners and also offers a casual but interesting round for more advanced players. During the renovation, the club also added a practice facility that includes a grass driving range with heated hitting stalls for year-round use, it is one of the only public grass ranges in the Greater Pittsburgh area. There is also a putting green and chipping area with sand bunkers.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6933 yards | 74.4 | 138 |
| Blue | 72 | 6464 yards | 71.2 | 135 |
| White | 72 | 5989 yards | 69.4 | 124 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 5184 yards | 70.7 | 124 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro M: 73.8/135 | 386 | 538 | 397 | 411 | 425 | 193 | 522 | 192 | 422 | 3486 | 497 | 414 | 227 | 309 | 614 | 388 | 215 | 423 | 440 | 3527 | 7013 |
| Back M: 72.0/133 W: 78.3/135 | 371 | 520 | 367 | 340 | 391 | 178 | 479 | 170 | 365 | 3181 | 472 | 385 | 201 | 284 | 580 | 354 | 196 | 413 | 489 | 3374 | 6555 |
| Middle M: 70.0/129 W: 75.9/130 | 313 | 495 | 326 | 325 | 371 | 162 | 435 | 149 | 355 | 2931 | 460 | 351 | 188 | 271 | 510 | 334 | 173 | 384 | 415 | 3086 | 6017 |
| Standard M: 67.1/123 W: 73.0/124 | 290 | 449 | 274 | 298 | 348 | 141 | 397 | 125 | 328 | 2650 | 405 | 303 | 159 | 254 | 442 | 319 | 157 | 368 | 385 | 2792 | 5442 |
| Forward M: 63.1/117 W: 67.7/115 | 232 | 343 | 269 | 265 | 288 | 95 | 353 | 122 | 261 | 2228 | 402 | 253 | 156 | 172 | 377 | 269 | 146 | 216 | 339 | 2330 | 4558 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 8 |
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Very poor condition on the fairways and greens. Grass is growing in to the traps and not edged.
Skip it
I have been playing here for years to start, however will not be back. Prices are 'just' under the super nice public courses in the area but conditions are horrible. Worst I've seen a course in a long time. We've had plenty of rain this year but so many areas are dead. Tees, horrible. Chewed beyond repair and they probably havent moved them in months. If you like teeing off dirt then its all for you. The greens, looks like 300 rounds were played 20 minutes before you play the hole. Huge ball marks everywhere. Its become, and no offense to anyone, a hackers course but still charging same prices. After my round I went to inform the staff, and the guys answer 'your preaching to the choir'....so they know its terrible, still charge overpriced fees and then dont care.
Okay to play
A little short. Fairways in good shape. Greens a tad slow, but ball rolled well and true. The guy in charge was a bit annoying.
Great course for the money.
Today was my birthday. Was looking forward to a great day with my wife for 18 holes. Unfortunately, only got in 2 holes before intermittent rain caused us to hang it up. Unfortunately, no rain check. Oh well!
Waiting for 10 and 11
Holes under repair diminished a nice day on the other 16.
First time here - Not the last
Hidden gem. Will be back. Course in good condition, except for holes 10 & 11. Construction going on at these holes.
Not good, at all...
This course has been in slow decline the last four years. I had not played it in about a year and figured I would give it a shot. Sadly, the wheels have come off at this course. I get they are updating a few holes, but the greens in general are in poor shape. The sand traps have not been maintained at all. There is standing water in just about every spot of rough throughout the course. They are not managing groups well and spacing the times at all. At one point, we had four groups on the same hole. I am avoiding this course all together for the foreseeable future.
Decent value
I’ve played here a few times and it was super busy today. The problem wasn’t how many golfers there were, it was the group in front of us. We thought because it was busy it was slow, but we realized after the turn there was no one ahead of the group in front of us. There was no ranger on what they told us was their busiest day of the year. The construction on 10 and 11 also makes it tough to play and slows down play after the turn. Hopefully when they complete that the pace of play will get better. Overall ok for the money, but probably better once construction is done.
A Terrific Golf Experience is Waiting to Happen
Entertaining and challenging course to play. Above average conditions - ownership is obviously making some major improvements, but attention to some details (traps, rutted lies, course management) is needed. My biggest gripe here is that the pro shop allows (or is clueless) players to start on #10 when players are making the turn from nine. Case in point - my twosome played the front nine in one hour and 40 minutes. Back nine - two hours and 25 minutes. We waited at the turn for over 20 minutes.
Good day. Good round
4 1/2 hrs for 18 on a Monday afternoon was a little too long. Greens and tee boxes need some help but overall the course was very playable. I always enjoy the layout at PNGC.
Great track for the money
They are improving 10 and 11. Should be great when work is completed.
Great time
Wish the driving range was open, just picked a bad time. Also, #10 and 11 were a bit of a mess but it's understandable when making changes. Still very playable.
Nice layout
Very well maintained. Continually making improvements.
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