The world’s best golfers battled it out on one of the game’s toughest tests at Oakmont Country Club during the 125th U.S. Open over the weekend with J.J. Spaun prevailing for the first major championship of his career.
While Oakmont is a tough course to have a chance to play on since it’s only open to members and their guests, many courses around Beaver County can cure the golf itch that you have after watching the U.S. Open.
Here is a look at some of the top public and semi-private courses in the area.
Beaver Valley Golf Club
Location: Patterson Heights
Rates
Walking weekday: $17
Walking weekend: $28
Cart weekday 9 holes: $23
Cart weekday 18 holes: $35
Cart 9 holes weekend: $25 before noon, $23 after noon.
Cart 18 holes weekend: $44 before noon, $35 after noon.
About: This 18-hole, semi-private course was built in 1898, making it the fourth-oldest course in the state of Pennsylvania. The course is situated along the Beaver River Valley providing a scenic view and offers a challenge for golfers at any level.
Olde Stonewall Country Club
Location: 1495 Mercer Rd
Location: Ellwood City
Rates
Preseason and postseason: Opening-April 11, Nov. 11-Dec. 23: $95
Off-Season: April 12-30, Oct. 13-Nov. 10: Weekdays $125, weekday twilight after 2 p.m. $95, Weekend $125, Weekend twilight $95
In season May 1-Oct. 12: Weekdays: $175, $155 from 2 p.m.-3:29 p.m., weekday twilight, after 3:30 p.m. $140, Weekends $175, from 1 p.m.-2:29 p.m. $155, weekend twilight $140
Nine-hole rates are half the price of applicable rates
About: Opened in 1999 and designed by course architects Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry, this course is considered one of the best courses not only in the state but also in the country. It has been rated by Golf magazine as a top ten new course in 1999, USA Today’s Golfweek in 2015 as America’s Best Courses state-by-state and received Golf Digest ranking as a number one public course in the state. Situated above the banks of the Connoquenessing Creek, Olde Stonewall features a 7,100-yard course with cubes of stone surrounding the course, tee boxes, cart paths and water hazards.
The Club at Shadow Lakes
Location: Aliquippa
Rates
Weekday: 9 holes: $29, 18 holes: $41
Weekend: 9 holes $35, 18 holes $60
About: While you can sign up to be a member, this course is open to the public to take on the challenging 6,600-yard course and is rated one of the top public courses in Aliquippa.
Fox Run Golf Course
Location: Beaver Falls
Rates: Everyday golf: 9 holes Cart $25, Walking $13, 18 holes Cart $40 Walking $25
About: Founded in 1984 taking over the land of Palisades golf course, Fox Run is a renowned course that has hosted a variety of tournaments, events and outings since it opened.
Rolling Acres Golf Course
Location: Beaver Falls
Rates
Weekday 9 holes: $15.50, 18 holes $21.50
Weekend 9 holes: $21.50, 18 holes $30, weekday rates apply after 1 p.m.
About: Opened in 1964 and designed by James Harrison, the course was built on an old farm estate offering 27 holes spread across 250 acres of land. Both the north and south nine holes combine for 6,576 yards with the west course coming out to 2,864 yards with water on four holes.
Black Hawk Golf Course
Location: Chippewa Township
Rates
Weekday: 9 holes walking: $16, 18 holes $21
Weekend: 9 holes walking: $17 until noon, $16 after noon. 18 holes $30 until noon $37 after noon
About: Opened in 1929, this 36-hole course is challenging and provides a fair test to golfers at all levels. The course may be shorter than most courses of today, but Black Hawk Golf Course places more focus on placement and accuracy rather than the distance of your drive.
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