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3.2
296 Reviews (296)
5 Stars
75
4 Stars
167
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
2.7
67.4%
Recommend this course
265 out of 296 reviews
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3.7
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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2.7
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
3.8
53.8%
Recommend this course
7 out of 13 reviews
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Course Highlights
Apollo Elks offers outstanding value for money, with well-maintained fairways, excellent bunkers, and greens that consistently impress recent golfers. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make this a favorite track for repeat visitors in the Pittsburgh area.

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 71
Length 6123 yards
Slope 115
Rating 70.1

Apollo Elks Country Club, situated just northeast of Pittsburgh, is considered one of the area's must-play golf courses. It has appeal for a wide range of skill levels with a layout that is challenging enough for seasoned golfers but also not too difficult for beginners to approach. There is an interesting mix of holes ranging from reachable par 5s to short, tough par 3s and each hole has a distinct character. The greens are fast and the gently rolling terrain provides some subtle breaks that can be tricky. Bunkering is sparsely but strategically placed along the fairways and greensides. There are also a few water hazards that come into play at Apollo Elks Country Club. The round has plenty to hold your attention but don't forget to stop and admire the beautiful western Pennsylvania scenery.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.2
296 Reviews (296)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 18
Bunkers 15
Water Hazards 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 28
Seniors 14
Beginners 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 20
In the 'Burbs 14

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short but nice

Overall nice course greens in good shape not very long but it was fun will play it again

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun course

Was a fun course to play. Condition of the course was very good. Will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Course shape

We had a ton of rain the three days before we played and the course had some wet spots, but maintained the integrity of the course nicely. The overall course is pretty short and not overly difficult, but the rough, although not exceedingly long, was thick and several holes had tough shot placements to make it harder as well. The greens were quicker than we expected as well. Although the course is pretty decent, the rest of the facilities are not very nice. The facilities themselves are run down and the carts are not new by any means, but the carts gave us no trouble in getting around the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

great value

Course has some long par 4's and par 3's. Some holes need to be marked better, Website and card should include distances from gold tees

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

good course

good course to play. the first five holes were very wet even the fairways had standing water but it did rain heavy the night before we played. has a nice layout and is very good value when booking thru golfnow. dont let the water from an unsual rain stop you from playing this course, its still very good and the greens had no issues.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Worth a drive.

Almost no one on the course on a Thursday afternoon with rain threatening. First 4 holes were very sloppy from the recent rains. After that, beautiful course. Back nine is beautifully secluded. Greens were as smooth and full as they get. Nice blend of open shots and tree lined fairways. A lot of blind greens and you can pretty much never miss long on the greens, that would be trouble.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Greens Greens and Greens

Played on a monday 4 ish overcast all day twosome 3 hour round course was very wet but playable Greens unbelievably smooth and true also had to work ball both ways at times I will be back often

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Had a good time. Great shape played 2 rounds. Great value. Take some snacks with you.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course is in excellent condition

Other than bunkers needing a little work the conditions were excellent. I would recommend this course to anyone. The greens roll very true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty decent

Course layout is very nice. A lot of very nice holes. The grass is okay. There were clumps of dead grass laying in the rough. The facility is pretty run down but pricing is more than fair. Over all pretty nice course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty nice

Pretty nice for the money . Course was well managed would gon

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

why so empty

OK, so this isn't Augusta National but there were only 2 other players on the course on a beautiful holiday. Greens were hard to hold but other than that the course was in good shape. Design isn't too difficult but there are a few challenging holes. Staff was great. I'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice round of golf

For the price, can't beat the course. Front half was a bit sloppy, but considering it has rained that last week it was to be expected. Will go back again !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice country course

Nice course, greens are I fantastic shape right now. Course was pretty empty because of the forecast so we played at our own pace. Friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Still a good value

Not a bad track for the money. Play it several times per year and always find it in good to very good shape. Was a cloudy day and we had the course to ourselves. Interesting holes on back 9....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good value

This course was a pleasant surprise. There are many what I call "country" or "mom and pop" courses in Western Pa. Most of them are average/ below average for the price. This course was one of the better ones that I have played in the area for a $20 price tag. Greens were good and fairly consistent. Fairways in good shape. Good layout and some challenging long par 4s. There are some spots of wear/tear but that's usually what you get at a country course. I would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Not Terrible

Not terrible. If your close, worth 20 bucks. But I would NEVER pay more than 25 per round for this place, spring or summer!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great value

Upon pullung into the parking lot and walking into the pro shop I was prepared for the worst. The course, however, was in terrific shape. It plays longer than the yardage on the scorecard and was a very enjoyable challenge. Few players on the course allowed our group to play in right around 3 1/2 hours. Highly recommend this course for the $20 price

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

course was great

Very fast greens made for challenging putts. fairways were great only they could of used cut a setting lower. Was a challenge at times to find your ball.
All in all a great course and great deal

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really enjoy playing this course. Will be back

Course was in great shape, fairways were maintained, greens were excellent (enjoy playing on nicely rolled greens). Cart path bumpy but that can be overlooked when you see the conditions of the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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