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3.8
325 Reviews (325)
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
123
3 Stars
71
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
3.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
78.9%
Recommend this course
231 out of 325 reviews
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4.5
8 Reviews (8)
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6
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 8 reviews
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4.2
18 Reviews (18)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
3.6
83.3%
Recommend this course
15 out of 18 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its challenging, interesting design with large, multi-break greens that reward skilled play. Recent visitors report the course has returned to strong condition in 2025, offering solid value for SW Pennsylvania golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6933 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.4

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Forse (1994)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.8
325 Reviews (325)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Brunch 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 27
Bunkers 24
Undulating Greens 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 23
Advanced Golfers 17
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 21
Convenient to the City 17
Worth the Drive 14

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Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Below former standard

A great value at a nice layout. Course conditions didn't match those of the past at this premium layout. Tees and cart paths need serious repair. Greens were excellent as were most fairways. I hope this track is returned to its former excellent overall condition.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

out of gas

The course was in pretty good shape. greens were rolling true. The only negative (and it was a big one) was the fact the we had to use three different carts to finish the round. I actually pushed our cart twice up a hill. My guest also couldn't find anybody inside to buy water before the round and at the turn he had to wait again to finally get his drink. we wanted to have a bite and drink afterward but were told they were closing shortly. Any day on the course is good but this was trying at best.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over crowded

After I booked a tee time with pheasant ridge and drove there they canceled me. I still haven't received my golf credit with them. So I went to Pittsburgh national I had to wait to play which is fine, but they paired me with guys that couldn't golf at all. It was so frustrating I had to leave after the ninth hole. So I had to pay twice for 2 eighteen game and only got to play nine

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/09/2015

It is very frustrating to read comments of this nature. The guest was a walk on in the afternoon and with our busy schedule during the time he wanted to play, we put our best foot forward and still managed to put him with a group. Obviously he was not very happy with his playing partners, but maybe the core of the problem is having his tee time cancelled where he was originally booked to play. . Perhaps one is better served if the review was posted where the core of the problem originated from.
We hope the guest will return to our property with a reserved time, hopefully having a more enjoyable experience. We will still, however, accommodate walk-ons as always.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Slow pace. Where is the ranger when you need him?

My friend's cart was almost out of gas by second hole. My cart ran out of battery by 16th hole. There was a group in front who joined up in last four holes and played as a six-some slowing everyone down. Called the clubhouse but no ranger came out.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Stay AwY

Course in extremely poor condition. I play local courses weekly and this course is in the worst shape by far. The discount through Golfnow wasn't even worth playing. My best guess is that it will take most of 2016 to get it back in playing shape assuming management devotes resources, something they have not shown they are willing to do. I feel sorry for members who have to endure the pain.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

this course has a variety of quality holes

Played the course on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon but was behind a league of very slow players,fortunately they quit after 9 holes. Course was only average condition,some brown areas in fairways,skunks or other critters had dug up some areas of the turf looking for grubs to eat. Greens were good,speed was above average.This course has a quality lay out of holes,some open some tree lined. For a golf now price of only $21.00 you can"t go wrong.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Price...course could be in better shape

Nice, challenging layout from the back tees. Some tee shots out of chutes. Greens were fast, consistent, and held iron shots when hit good. Tees need work. They are bumpy and bare. Need rolled and sodded.
Roughs and some fairway sections are burnt but it has been very dry for the last two months in SWPA. We started 35 minutes late because of an outing/scramble. We were told that by #7 they would be done and we would go faster. Front nine moved well but the scramble was still in front us us until #14. Round took 4:40. Too long.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Once beautiful course gone downhill

I've played this course a handful of times but this was the first time I've been there in a couple of years. I know it's been a dry summer but the fairways were like concrete in seemingly every landing area. Tee boxes were rough. Greens were kept decent but we're not rolling true at all. I guess it's gonna be a spring/early summer course for me from here on out. All that being said, when it is in good shape; you can see how beautiful it can be.....

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Grt course

Best value great facility friendly staff good greens and faireays

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

In great shape

This course was in great shape. The fairways were well watered and easy to hit off of. The only bad thing is their league times. They give out tee times that conflict with their leagues, so when you get to the back nine you often have to wait on league players.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The course was dry and hard.

Due to the lack of rain the course was very dry. It appeared that they were working on the sprinkler system so many of the fairways weren't being watered. This is an excellent course for the money. It gives you many teeing options to challenge most peoples game.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

PGH net

I've played the course many times and loved it in the past. It's going downhill. Fairways need watered , greens aren't in good conditions. Overall and average course asking a premium price. Don't think i'll be going back this season. I've played there 9 times this season.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful and challenging course

This course is a must play! Staff was on point. From the gentleman that brought our cart to Sam and Jamie in the bar! Course has plenty of challenges for every level of player. Greens were super fast but consistent . But it's been in the 80's for two weeks! Already making plans to play in the fall!

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

Slow play

I love the layout. The course played firm. Challenging. The pace of play was unbearable at times. We started as foursome and lost our other two as a result of the slow play. Another twosome joined us and quit a few holes later. They let an inexperienced five-some out on a Saturday morning. We saw one ranger the entire day and he did not address the slow pace of play. PNGC has the potential to be one of the top destinations in the area but not with 5+ hour rounds.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Review

Average. Average. Average. Greens bumpy and inconsistent.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Okay

For $30, pitt national is a pretty good value. With that being said, it's still not the golf course it was 5 years ago. The layout it great, but the conditions leave a lot to be desired.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course for the discount price

Our foresome played Monday afternoon and had to let 5 onesomes or twosomes thru, somewhat distracting being pushed at times. Course in good shape considering all the rain recently. Nice layout, always enjoy playing here. Bar / restaurant was CLOSED when we finished at 5:15!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Recommended

Course in good shape considering the time of year and the awful weather in Pittsburgh in 2015. I do have to say that there needs to be more time in between groups. On Sunday morning, groups were scheduled 7 minutes apart and as a result we waited on nearly every shot. It had little to do with cart path only (due to wet conditions), just questionable tee times. Otherwise, an enjoyable round and I suggest going there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Golf Course is a Thumbs Up

Having played this course since its inception, this club has been through good times, on the brink of closure only to be saved and for the most part returned to its heralded beginning.

This course is well designed; with large greens, wide fairways, and multiple tee boxes that provide a fair challenge for all skill levels. The addition of a too small short game area is welcome although I never could understand “no chipping” signs on the putting green (five times the size of the short game green) that mirrors what players find on the golf course. Despite the rain over the last few weeks, greens and fairways were quite good! Unfortunately that same rain has played havoc with tees and bunkers.

My middle rating and the head-scratcher is the lack of customer service. In fairness, the gentleman at the bag drop was really in good spirits and very personable. The Pro Shop, restaurant and rangers all seemed to be collectively having a poor day. BTW- the new restaurant is appealing, only had adult beverages post round.

Not sure this course deserves the the premium GF’s it charges. However, I recommend the golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pgh national

Only played 13 holes when rain came. Was going to try to wait it out and have lunch but was told kitchen closed and only serving hot dogs and cold sandwiches

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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