Golf on a Budget in Pittsburgh
You do not need a country club membership or a fat wallet to play good golf in Pittsburgh. The region has dozens of public courses where you can get out for under $40, and some where a round costs less than $25. Here is where to find the best deals.
Best Value: Nine-Hole Courses
If you are short on time or cash, nine-hole courses are the move. A typical nine-hole round in the Pittsburgh area runs $12 to $20, and you can finish in under two hours.
Nine-hole courses are also great for beginners who are still building their game and do not want to commit to a four-hour round. You can see every nine-hole course in the region on our 9-hole collection.
Check our 9-hole course collection to see all 23 of them.
Best Value: 18-Hole Courses Under $40
Several full-length courses keep their rates below $40, especially for weekday rounds:
- South Park Golf Course is one of the best deals in Allegheny County. As a county-operated course, rates stay low while the course quality stays high.
- Pittsburgh North Golf Club in Gibsonia offers 18 holes for $30 to $50, with the lower end on weekdays.
- Cedarbrook Golf Course is another affordable option with a straightforward layout that keeps the round moving.
How to Save Even More
Play weekdays. Almost every course in the Pittsburgh area charges less Monday through Friday. The savings can be $10 to $20 per round compared to weekend rates.
Play twilight. Most courses drop their rates for afternoon or twilight tee times, usually starting around 2 to 4 PM depending on the season. You might not finish 18, but you will pay half price.
Walk instead of riding. If the course allows walking, skip the cart and save $10 to $15. You will also get exercise, which is supposedly one of the reasons people play golf.
Look for season passes. If you play the same course regularly, a season pass can pay for itself in a few rounds. Several Pittsburgh-area courses offer annual memberships that include unlimited or discounted rounds.
Compare Prices Before You Book
Every course on PGH.Golf includes pricing info when available. Use our course directory to sort by price and find the best deal near you. You can also call courses directly from our site with one tap on mobile.