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3.7
317 Reviews (317)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
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3 Stars
69
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.1
80.3%
Recommend this course
225 out of 317 reviews
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4.0
1 Reviews (1)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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3.7
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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.4
82.4%
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14 out of 17 reviews
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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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3.7
317 Reviews (317)
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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 28
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
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well run business

The staff was great from the start to our post round finish. The course was ok. But for the price it was a steal

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pitt. Nat.GC

Excellent golf course,beautiful layout would like to play again soon. I would recommend a golf cart for most golfers.

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

This course has a great layout

Having played as a member at Deer Run for many years from its conception the course has never been in great condition and from what I saw yesterday it is in poorer condition than when I played there as a menber. The tee boxes were in lousy shape and much to small, alot of crabgrass throughout the course and there was alot of turf ripped up by skunks looking for grubs. It was pretty clear that an application for grubs was not put down in order to conserve money. The new owners did a very nice job remodeling the clubhouse but it would have been much nicer to see that money being put into the golf course. The course is the reason that we all would go there. It is however a wonderful layout except for number 13, but that was a design problem and in my opinion that this hole would be much better served as an uphill par 3 from the ladies tees and of course a shorter teeing area for women.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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