432 Linden Hall Road, Dawson, Pennsylvania 15428, US
(724) 529-7543
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About Linden Hall

Linden Hall touts itself as "one of Pennsylvania's best secrets". This 785-acre estate is home to a historic 74-room lodge and a 6,405-yard golf course that winds up and down the region's rolling hills. The 8,720-square-foot Linden Hall mansion contains 35 rooms, 27 fireplaces, 13 baths, an indoor bowling alley and walk-in clothes dryer. An Aeolian pipe organ, one of three in the world, could be heard throughout the first and third floors when played. Today, the mansion, dating to 1913, is used by the United Steel Workers of America. The Club Pub restaurant overlooking the 18th fairway, a heated outdoor pool and hiking/biking trails are available.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Acres785
Year Opened1913
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsCasual
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 Linden Hall

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4.7
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Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pleasantly Surprized!

I hadn't played Linden Hall in a couple of years, but after reading the reviews, decided to give it another try. Needless to say, I found the Tee Boxes in need of some additional attention, but the Fairways to be in great shape and the Greens to be true, but slow due to recent rain, the night before. If you're looking for a fun Course, away from the crowds and trappings of wanna-be Country Clubs, give this one another try. You won't be disappointed!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Comeback

For over a decade and more, the 18 hole Linden Hall golf course had rightly earned a reputation of being down trotted. A lack of resources and care had pretty much degraded the once prestige name. Per conversations with other local golfers they highly recommended this course again. I can see why. A beautiful layout has been honored with impeccable upkeep. Everything from the sand traps, fairways, greens and new carts speak to the new commitment in restoring Linden Hall's reputation as a must play course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Well groomed course

The course was in great shape, well groomed and the sand bunkers were well raked and with plenty of sand. fairways were in very good shape and the greens were soft and holding well. I have played this course many times before but it is being kept up better than I have seen it. Overall it was a great experience. just remember bring some bug spray as the black gnats are everywhere.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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The condition of the course is very good. Employees are very friendly. Some interesting holes and great views of the surrounding area. Always a fair amount of knats at this course but not overly bothersome. Well worth the drive to play.

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

Fantastic course for the money.

One of the best courses in the area. Greens and fairways are flawless. Only negative is there was a lot of bugs on the front 9.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course

My wife and I have played this course twice in the last two weeks. It is refreshingly flat when compared to other courses in the region and would be very walkable. It is challenging enough to not be boring for the advanced player while still being fair for hackers like me. There are a sufficient number of bunkers and enough water to keep things interesting but not overwhelming for the beginner. The greens are moderately fast and the fairways are well maintained. The rough is fair, you pay a price for missing the fairway but all is not lost. Even on a busy day we did very little if any waiting. Course maintenance is very good. All in all a very enjoyable experience for both of us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Experience

The course was in great shape! From the fairways to the greens, everything was in excellent shape. I was a single player and only caught up to one group, who allowed me to play through right away. Excellent golf course and great staff, I will definitely like to play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout

Tee boxes were perfect, fairways very good, greens very good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Much improved course

I played this course many times over the years and I was always one of my favorites. Over the last 5 years or so the course started going down hill and I stopped playing it. A friend convinced me to give it another try due to his enjoyment of a recently played round. I decided to play it again and I was extremely happy with the condition of the course. The greens and fairways are in great shape and remind me of the conditions that I was used to seeing at this course 20 years ago.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

On the rebound

After playing here for 15 years I stared losing interest in coming back since the course was continually going downhill. No irrigation system, greens slow and unkept, dead or dying trees and fairways loaded with weeds.

I heard they hired a new superintendent a few years ago and he hired a greenskeeper last year. WOW I can't believe in just a few short years they could bring this course back to life. Install an irrigation system on both nines, got the greens running smooth and faster than they have ever rolled and the fairways are being double cut and the weeds are dying and the bare spots are disappearing. If you used to play here you need to come back, you won't be disappointed. If you've never played here come play this course and I know you'll be back for more. A really nice course that is playable for all levels of golfers. And after your round you need to hit the lounge at the hotel; bartenders are fast and friendly and the bar food is as good as you can get anywhere.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Coming back to life

I've played this course for the last 20 years. Around 15 years ago the course started slowly going downhill. The lack of a watering system and not having a greenskeeper along with no money being put in the course was taking its toll. Well to all of you that stopped playing here because of this take note: they have hired a new superintendent, and greenskeeper who used to work on one of the top private country clubs in Western Pa. In just two years time they have install a new watering system, made the greens some of the best around (smooth and faster than they have ever been) and made it more playable by removing a bunch of trees, allowed the native grasses grow and double cut the fairways. This is clearly the best shape this course has been in since i've been playing here. You need to experience the changes and get back here and if you have never played here before I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Oh, one more thing don't forget to hit the lounge after you round. Fast and friendly bartenders and the food is very good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Reborn

I started playing here in 1965 when the layout was great and the course was good. Then over the years the course started to go down hill until no one wanted to play there anymore. Then they hired Jeffrey Gregos to bring this course back to life and what a job he did. Jeffrey and his staff removed over 300 trees added a new watering system and now they have the best green and fairways in the state. The pro shop staff are friendly and helpful now it's hard to find anything wrong with this course . For everyone that left because of the poor course conditions you should try it again I'm sure you will keep coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Bad to Great

I started playing Linden Hall when I was discharged from the Marines in 1965. The course at that time was good with a great layout, then over the years no one wanted to play there because how bad it became. Now you can't believe what a turn around with the removal of over 300 trees and new watering system installed. They also added senior and ladies tees on every hole their greens and fairways are the best in the state. Jeffrey Gregos and his staff have done a great job in saving this course and they aren't finished yet. I live within 2 miles of one golf course and 5 other courses are only 8 miles away , I drive 12 miles four times a week to play Linden Hall because it's the best around. Everyone who left because the course got so bad should try it again and I'm sure you will keep coming back. The pro shop staff are friendly and helpful it's hard to find anything wrong with this course now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good too bad now the best

I started playing golf at Linden Hall Golf Course after being discharged from the Marines in 1965. At the time, the course and layout were good and over the years the course turned into a dump where no one wanted to play. Wow, what a turn around! This course has the best greens and fairways in the state. Jeffrey Gregos and his staff worked wonders cutting down more then 300 trees and adding a new watering system. The pro shop staff, along with this great course, makes you want to play there as much as you can.
It's worth the drive to play this course and they aren't finish upgrading. Next year they will be adding all new carts and driving range is in future plans. Soon Linden Hall will be like the old days where players line up to play everyday. The tees were always nice but now they have added new senior and ladies tees on every hole. So for all the golfers that left because the course wasn't worth playing, you should come back and give it another try.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Don't bother...

I have played this Course for the past several years during visits to SW Pa and have never found it in worse condition. Two years ago, the back nine was torn up for irrigation and drainage repairs. Last year, they had the front nine torn up and I mean torn up. Today's round was nothing short of ridiculous with mud, ruts, and standing water on most of the fairways. To be fair, this has been an exceptionally wet Summer, but none of the other area courses are in this disrepair. No warning was given when I paid for my round and now they have lost at least one more golfer

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/06/2016

This is one of Thee Premier courses that I have played on. Very Challenging on both the sloped Fairways and the Greens which are both very well manicured.Very friendly staff at all 4 places, Hotel, Dining area, Lounge and the Pro Shop. This was my very first trip down and I am already looking forward to next year.

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