4743 PA-711, Bolivar, Pennsylvania 15923, US
(724) 238-5440
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About Champion Lakes

Champion Lakes Golf Resort is a country club that offers resort quality stay-and-play packages with unique sports-themed rooms in the Lynch House, as well as two multi-bedroom houses lining the course. Although both have their own kitchens, groups can opt into a bed-and-breakfast offerings that include some meals. Designed and constructed by Pittsburgh Pirates legends Dick Groat and Jerry Lynch, the par-73 course has received many accolades over the years. A restaurant and bar operate out of the clubhouse.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Year Opened1966
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsBar, Casual
Room TypesRoom
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Champion Lakes

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4.5
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Superb!

I hadn't played here for several years. I forgot how great the views are . The greens were excellent. A pleasure to play. Dick Groat and all the staff were friendly and accomodating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

a true test for any golfer

beautiful course not easy by any means some narrow fairways ball placement off the tee is a major plus long course from the white tees can't imagine playing the back tees

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Course

This is not a course for the beginner golfer. Tree lined fairways and fast greens will challenge even the most skilled golfers. The course was in excellent condition and although the greens are fast, the roll was true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Can be challenging

Good course trouble well placed, a fairway may narrow or uphill green farther away than you think.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Big challenge

This is a course that requires your full attention. It plays long and requires you to have a full complement of shot skills. If you want the feel of a tour course, this is a winner.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great course

Will play again Weather could have been better but what can you do

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Jeff Smith

Veyr good my son and I enjoyed playing there, we definitely will play there again

Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Champion Lakes

Sweet course that we liked a lot and will play again.Greens are fast and not beat up.Fairways were good and their was enough rough to make a difference.Course is pleasing to the eye from the tees.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

one of the best places to play. You have to play this course

played wednesday. Very nice day. course is in great shape and the greens are fast. very enjoyable country scenry. Sat on their patio and had lunch just breathtaking views. Highly recommend. A must. Staff was so nice and accommodating can't wait to go back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent course to play

Course was in excellent shape. Due to recent rains the rough was lush, which made keeping the ball in the fairways a must. Greens rolled very well. Just a great course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging Course

Great value and very challenging. Best course around for the money. The new course superintendent has made this a MUST play in W. Pa. It is worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Nice track

Nice course that I've played a couple times now good conditions good greens much more enjoyable in summer than the fall(too many leaves ) the only complaint I have is the rough is cut too long it just slows play and hard to find your ball just off the fairway I would say course is more difficult than slope rating it has a couple of goofy holes otherwise a good layout fun to play

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

champion lakes

It was a good price for a Sunday round of golf. Champion Lakes is a challenging track and it was the bargain that I was looking for at a discounted cost. I will golf there once again if the price is right.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Layout

Always challenging and always in good shape. Good mix of hard challenging and hard holes and nice relaxing holes. This course makes you think from number 2 all the way to the layup om 18. Bring your A game.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Memorial Day Experience

Couldn't have been a nicer day or a better course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Champion Lakes

If you are a Pittsburgh Pirate fan who wants a challenge, this is THE course for you.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fall colors were in their glory.....

Course is nice shape, greens were fast. Leaves started to be an issue along with some extra high fairways.Tee boxes and fairways were recently airated.

Largest issue had to deal with were nats/bugs. Have been to the course previously and never had this issue. Asked one of the workers and said "they" were coming from the "river"? and "they" were suppose to spray. Should have stopped after 9 and asked for $ back, but tolerated the bugs to enjoy the weather and views.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great greens, some tight fareways, picturesque views

A hot deal I could not pass up. Crews were out aerating fareways, which made a couple of holes kind of unplayable from the fareway. That's OK. From the name, I thought there would be more water, but really only a few ponds in play. The amenities are lacking a bit (e.g., old carts) but the course itself is great, with some challanging narrow fareways, doglegs, and well maintained bunkers. It can punish you when you don't hit them straight, especially now with the leaves falling. The greens are fast and fair, with some slope and undulation... some of the best I have played.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice and well maintained course. Not so nice in the pro shop.

The greens were consitant and the bunkers were beautiful and easy to play out of. The guy at the fronts desk was not friendly at all and was visibly angry that I got a HOTDEAL rate for 11:00 a.m. on a Wednesday and went on to tell me how Golfnow made an error. He then went on to say "whatever" and just kinda tossed the key for the cart on the counter. He also gave me the feeling that I didn't "belong" there before the payment situation came up. However, It's a fabulous course and would go back despite the unfriendlyness at the pro shop.

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

Beautiful greens & challenging

The course is in great shape although some tee boxes were chewed up. The greens were great and the fairways were mowed & clean, though people need to replace divots.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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