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Pittsburgh National Golf Club
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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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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
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.
Decent course
Always in decent condition. Food From restaurant is meh. Some really nice holes out there
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.
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.
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
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
Pitt. Nat.GC
Excellent golf course,beautiful layout would like to play again soon. I would recommend a golf cart for most golfers.
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.
Continues to Improve
Kudos to ownership and the greens superintendent … this club and restaurant has nicely evolved from a few short years back. Staff professionalism and demeanor are welcoming and appreciated. The course is fun, a few stout holes however course is attractively designed, fair in length and difficulty. From the back tees, the course is not demanding in length, but all clubs in the bag are used and scoring possibilities abound. Greens surfaces are good - moderate in speed, receptive, medium sized with plenty of undulations that require a measure of feel. New practice area that looked good however was not open this morning (why no chipping around the putting green?!?)
Two things that give pause - pace of play tends to be slow and no walking on weekend mornings. Glad to see it return to its early years.
Nice layout and fun course
Course is still not back to where it was a few years ago, but you can see they are working at it, making some improvements and trying to get the greens and fairways back in good shape. I will play it again as the layout is great.
Good course for price
Good price for money - course was in good shape and speed of play was above average - the staff were all nice
On the brink
I feel this course is on the brink of being somthing special. However to many slanted or even tee boxes and i hate hitting down and up steep hills. However greens need rolled and they will play challenging.
First time and hopefully will play again
My son and I played early in the morning on a Friday. I am from Florida so the layout was completely different that what I am used to. I thought the course was great. We were not held up at all during the whole round. The greens were fine, in fact the whole course was fine. I liked the grass much better than Florida. Hopefully on my next visit to Pittsburgh we will be able to play it again.
nice course slow play
Enjoyed the course. Just a few minor complaints. Pace of play. Many groups playing wrong tees. Not playing the yardage that they should. Clubhouse staff was not very friendly and he couldn't even wait for us to leave the pro shop to finish his lunch. Traps were a little iffy in spots. Other than that it was a good day of golf. And the prices in the bar and grill were fantsstic.
Very Nice Course
Overall, it is a very nice course. Of the public courses in the area that I have played, it is behind Birdsfoot and Cranberry Highlands. The greens for us were slower and not as smooth as we expected. The pace of play was bad. We expected a ranger to speed things up, since we waited on every hole on the back. But, the course is nice and the layout is tough. We will definitely play again.
2:10 tee time didn't finish 18
Very poor job on there part jamming way to many people in with a high school tournament 2hrs 45mins on the front 9 only 2 of us that's ridiculous I would have rather been told they didn't have anything available than almost play a round of golf. Definitely not worth the 45min drive lots of other courses that can manage the simplest things like a clock much better! If I would have be able to play the round and finish in 4hrs give or take I would say it was an above average course with challenging pin placement very well maintained greens.
One of the best layouts I've ever played but could be maintained better
Liked the course! I don't think it's worth what they charge for normal price. I wouldn't golf there without the golfnow deals! Pro shop personnel weren't the most friendly people but I still had fun on the course
I have no desire to go back
This course used to be really nice, definitely one of the top public courses in the area.
Over the years it has become progressively worse. I get that some courses in the area get burned out in August, but I didn't expect this course to be as hard as it was. I hit the ball really high and usually leave craters for ball marks on greens, but my ball was just bouncing off the greens here.
The bunkers were awful. There were tons of rocks in them and they were hard like a baseball field.
The greens on the last 4 or so holes were in nice condition; however, all the greens leading up to that point were terrible. They had inconsistent grass and dirt patches. They did not roll true at all.
This course charges upwards of $50 on the weekends, which is way too pricey for the poor quality they are maintaining.
It is a shame.
poor experience
extremely slow play with no starters or rangers to control play/pace. Started late due to confusion by earlier group, no starter! Front 9 moved fine, then somehow multiple groups backed up on 10... pro shop said they did not let anyone extra out on 10, but hard to believe. Stopped after 13 due to slow plan.
