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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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Surprised and pleased
We had to wait an hour because of a frost delay but after we went out, the pace was quick and the course was in great shape.
Much improved
Club fell on hard times in 2010, but with new management the course has made great strides. Thought for the time of year that the course is in great shape. New driving range is suppose to be opening. Can't wait.
Owners need to invest more money in this course
The Course layout is fine, the Cart Paths are a mess.
The Restaurant & Bar used to be an excellent facility but now has signs everywhere saying it is under construction although no evidence of contractors actually doing work and the windows on the Restaurant door are covered to prevent seeing inside the restaurant. Two six packs of beer were all that left in the cooler inside the pro shop and some soft drinks but such a very low inventory made one wonder if financial stress is causing all the missing ingredients needed to make this a 1st class golf course. It is still early in the season and I hope they can get everything back up to speed because otherwise traffic will drop and will make folks concerned about going back to this course
Beautiful golf course
This was by far the best golf corse I've played yet will be back and bring more friends
Course in great shape for December.
We were impressed with the fact that the fairways and greens were virtually leaf free. That is quite an accomplishment and very appreciated. Nice layout. Good challenge.
Double Booked every tee time
Every tee time was double booked with times also very close together. We had a 12:26 time next time was 12:30. Had to wait for carts--NONE available.
Because of double booking, we started 45 minutes late and were forced to join with another two golfer. Play was painfully slow. We finished last two holes in the dark.
Great location & lay up!!!
Pleasantly surprised with course conditions as grapevine was downgrading it for previous management's big problems. Fairways/greens were greatly improved; fall leaves removal was also an improvement. Will play it again soon.
Pittsburgh National is getting back to being a top public course in the area.
For mid-October, the course is in great shape. Greens were rolling like it was mid-season. Pitt National said they've been putting money into the course and it's showing. The expansion of their greens, back to original size, is coming along nicely.
Beautiful, quiet, enjoyable golf course
I always look forward to playing at Pittsburgh National Golf Club. We played from the Black tees (Back tees - almost 7000 yards), and it was fantastic. It is a really nice course that has well-defined holes, trees, bunkers, water, and requires you to use all of the clubs in your bag. And the incredibly low price via GolfNow for 18 holes and a cart make it an easy decision for the value. You should definitely put this course on your personal rotation if it isn't on it already.......
Course is in excellent condition
I have played Pgh National (Deer Run) many times and I have to say that the course is in the best shape I have ever seen it. Some greens were a little firm, but all rolled very nicely. We played in just over 4 hours on a Saturday morning which is always an added bonus.
great day
course was in great shape,good day to shape shots. My son-in-law traveled from Franklin,Pa. 60 miles away to play this course so I was very pleased to present him with a superior layout.
Friendly staff, lightening fast and challenging greens, well maintained.
Great course. Friendly staff, lightening fast and challenging greens, well maintained.
This course was in fair condition, a bit dried out
There was miscommunication between GolfNow and the course. I made a tee time on GolfNow and received a call from the course that the tee time was not available. I picked another time from GolfNow and the course said it also was not available. Luckily they did have a tee time available that was only 50 minutes earlier than what I wanted. Better coordination between GolfNow and the partner golf courses is necessary.
The course is in much better condition
It has been a few years since I played Pittsburgh National so I was pleasantly surprised when the course was in much better condition. The pace of play was 3.5 hours so it was nice to experience that in the north hills. I would recommend those that haven't played Pittsburgh National/Deer Run in a while to pay a visit.
Horrible in honoring reservations made from Golfnow
They always mess up reservation from Golfnow. Last time they did not keep the tee time and blamed it on Golfnow. One other time there was a delay of 20 mins from the reserved time.
When I searched on Golfnow for 18 hole deals they displayed a deal saying it's 64% off but when I made the reservation it was for 9 holes and there was no deal. I ended up paying the course price + golfnow fees.
Took better care of Castle Hills
The manager/greenskeeper kept better care of a previous course he worked at, and that course was half the price of this one. Would not recommend.
Needs a little love
Course is a nice layout and overall in pretty good condition but,the bunkers need some love.I played this course a few times and would recommend it to anyone.It's a good test.with some difficult holes
Nice track with diversity.
Fairways and greens were in great condidtion. Bunkers and cart paths needs some attention. Overall a great round for the money.
Excellent shape
Great value. Course is VERY well maintained and greens are fast and will hold.
Staff are friendly and helpful.
What mor could you ask for.
Course needs much attention.
The course was extremely wet and appeared to have poor drainage. The pace of play was so slow (5 1/4 hrs) their was no chance to enjoy the course. Rangers on the course did not appear to care that the pace was so slow. Cost too much for that slow of play.
