Downingtown CC near Philly has had its ups and downs
You won't hear George Fazio bragging about his design work at Downington Country Club near Philadelphia. That's not because the member of the famous Fazio family isn't proud of his work, it's because the original Downington owners didn't pay him. Payment issues aside, new owners have given Downington a rebirth, rescuing the quirky course from bad conditioning and rebuilding the bunkers and help make it into one of the area's more interesting plays.
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Cheap golf reigns: Introduce yourself to Butler County, Pa.
Butler County is pretty far off the beaten track, but that doesn't mean you should keep your golf clubs at home. On the contrary, Butler County offers top-notch golf courses with green fees that are a pittance. "The rates are cheap. Not reasonable. Cheap" said Conley Resort owner Wayne Conley. Loaded with more than 20 courses and only 30 miles north of Pittsburgh, Butler County logs in as one of the great, hidden golf destinations.
... full article »- In Pittsburgh, you can find Warhol, an Electric Banana, some decent golf
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- Pittsburgh-area par 3s among the greatest
Hartmann's Deep Valley brings a woman's touch to western PA golf
The water almost arrives as a surprise. After nine holes where the fairways are tight and side-to-side, nine holes where a hacker can feel like he's in a golf-ball shooting gallery with shouts of "Fore!" and head ducks coming fast and furious, suddenly you're on No. 10 and the water's stretched out before you.
... full article »- A bargain with bite: Dubbs Dred golf course delivers a low-cost gauntlet by Pittsburgh
- Buffalo Golf Course: Have shirt and $18 will play well in Western PA
- Conley Resort makes sure everything's green and nothing's too hard in Butler
Reader Reviews
Lebanon's Royal Oaks Golf Club falls short in 'country club' promise, reader says
Unfortunately, I've played Royal Oaks Golf Club in Lebanon, Pa., several times, each time believing the conditions would have to be better than the last.
... full article »- Reader: 'At all costs, avoid spending money' at Pa.'s Silver Spring G.C.
