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3.7
320 Reviews (320)
5 Stars
61
4 Stars
123
3 Stars
70
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
78.4%
Recommend this course
227 out of 320 reviews
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4.3
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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3.8
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.5
78.9%
Recommend this course
15 out of 19 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

3.7
320 Reviews (320)

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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Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Yeah... OK

This is a nice track. They have a putting green and chipping area (with sand traps) near the 1st tee, which is nice. Staff were few and no rangers that I recall. Overall it was not an unsatisfying experience.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

6 hour round

Unless you like being behind a 85 man outing playing in groups of (6) and waiting after EVERY SINGLE SHOT, I wouldn't choose this course again. I made a tee time for a group of (2) around noon, AFTER paying for the round at the course, we were given " OH, BY THE WAY" we have a outing playing in six somes. Their suggestion was to play 2-3 balls each?!?!?! ( if I wanted to practice, id be at the range), After finally teeing off 1/2 hour late, we were not even able to finish our 18 holes on the account of it being almost 5:30 pm and only being on hole 15. The course itself is just ok, and It felt like they really didn't value our time or money. We most likely wont be back!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Downhill

Major downhill swing for this course. Used to be a great course 6 years ago, do not be fooled, it's a dump with a rude owner and staff. Restaurant was great food and service but the golf is not worth more than a $25 special.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

good but getting shaggy

I really like this golf course. Four sets of tees so you can make it as long as you want. The course is well designed(no stupid holes). Conditions were good but not great. Some of the rough areas were looking a little shaggy and unkempt. It was still a great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well maintained and interesting

I love this course. Elevation changes, nice layout, and great maintenance for a public course.
I was greeted with a cart when I parked and got a great rate on Golf Now. I think the usual $55 is a bit pricey.
My only grip would be pace of play concerns. I've been golfing alone lately and the pressure to group with unknown strangers on a fairly wide open Thursday afternoon was a bit obnoxious.
I will however always return when I can get a great GN rate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Walked

The fairways and greens were in good shape.

I like this course because unlike most courses in Western PA, there are some holes where you can have a flat lie. The greens were in excellent condition and the rough was very forgiving, the bunkers could use some work. The pace of play was slow but I attribute that to the holiday weekend. I can't wait to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

Pace of play was extremely slow and there was no ranger the entire 18 holes. When we checked in there were 4 employees in the club house yet no one on the course! Group in front of us had no course etiquette....driving on the par 3's, driving up to the fringe of the greens, not raking bunkers, etc... But with no ranger on the course, they did as they wished. Luckily the course was dry or the course would have been damaged. Would not recommend playing here on weekends. Course was busy and yet very little service. The cart service personnel were very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Challenging but fun. A little high in terms of price but very well kept and very scenic.

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

Hey ranger beat it

It was cool until we made the turn ,they almost let two foursomes out in front of us who didn't play the front nine and then after that the Ranger hover over us and it wasn't cold

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
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

Great layout getting better

Still need to work on tee boxes and traps greens are much improved from past seasons

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice course need better customer service

Greens always run true and its a nice layout they could stand to be less rude to paying customers there were 2 out of 7 employees i encountered who were pleasant

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Average

The course has some beautiful views looking down on fairways from elevated tee boxes. The Fairways are a little rough from the winter but should be coming in nicely in the next couple weeks. Purchased tee times through GolfNow not knowing it didn't include cart fees, the employee working the counter was going to charge us another $6 each ($24 foursome) to cover the additional charge, but a second employee insisted that we each pay another $16.50 ($66 foursome) which made our online price identical to the normal weekend rates. Won't be going back unless a friend insists on it, there are equally as nice and challenging courses for less money.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

greens in nice shape

The greens were in great shape for being this early in the year and the course was a little wet from our recent weather but overall played very well. Some of the par 3's are long from the blue tees, as well as some of the approach shots when its wet.

Be careful when booking as some of the tee times available are for walking.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course has come a long way!

The overall conditions of the course has come a long way. In years past the up keep has gone down hill, but it looks like the new ownership is doing the right things to keep and get the course in top shape. I will definitely play the course a great deal more this year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

course in good shape this year

the grounds staff has done a great job since last year
the greens and bunkers were very playable even at this time of year

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Love the layout of this course

This course has a great layout. This was my second time playing it, it is a very fair course for the average golfer. The course was in average shape with the greens being in very good shape, holding well. Play was slow both times that I played, no attention paid to pace of play. Staff is friendly and no other complaints.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent course

Always in decent condition. Food From restaurant is meh. Some really nice holes out there

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fairways very bad.

Looks like a lot of skunk damage on the fairways. Had to use cartpath even when it didn't seem necessary. Course had some beautiful holes, and the greens were very good.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Not worth the money

This course is in very poor condition, the fairways are torn up with many many bare spots. The greens were in fair to good condition but extremely hard, could not hold any shots. We got the impression that this course is on it's way out. For the price they charge and the condition it is in we will not be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

could be better

Great value with GoldNow pricing. Would not pay asking rate for this course. Nice layout, but cart parts are a mess, and fairways need work as well. Very slow play for a Tuesday afternoon in September. Waiting on every hole, and quit after 14. With more attention to course management, this could be a great course. No better than average at this time

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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