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4.0
259 Reviews (259)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.0
93.9%
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238 out of 259 reviews
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4.0
4 Reviews (4)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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3.9
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
92.6%
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25 out of 27 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 71
Length 6123 yards
Slope 115
Rating 70.1

Apollo Elks Country Club, situated just northeast of Pittsburgh, is considered one of the area's must-play golf courses. It has appeal for a wide range of skill levels with a layout that is challenging enough for seasoned golfers but also not too difficult for beginners to approach. There is an interesting mix of holes ranging from reachable par 5s to short, tough par 3s and each hole has a distinct character. The greens are fast and the gently rolling terrain provides some subtle breaks that can be tricky. Bunkering is sparsely but strategically placed along the fairways and greensides. There are also a few water hazards that come into play at Apollo Elks Country Club. The round has plenty to hold your attention but don't forget to stop and admire the beautiful western Pennsylvania scenery.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.0
259 Reviews (259)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 18
Bunkers 15
Water Hazards 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 28
Seniors 14
Beginners 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 20
In the 'Burbs 14

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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

Well maintained course

The course was in good shape, considering all the rain of the past few weeks. The greens were excellent. We arrived early and were allowed to tee off 1/2 hour before our tee time. We played the whole round with no one in front of us.

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

singer

the course was in great shape due to the weather western pa has had lately and the greens were in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course to relax and smack some balls

Course was wet from all the rain this spring but a very sweet course to play on

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Philly Advisor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Wow! Wish I lived close by!

My wife and I had made trip from New Jersey to Pittsburgh to see Chesney concert, decided to play a round of golf. Saw good deal on Golfnow, so booked a tee time. The staff was so friendly. The course was amazing! Greens and tee boxes were excellent, fairways were beautiful and the views were amazing. Membership is $1000 a year, with hunting and fishing privileges, plus for extra $70 you can be an ELK! Saturday and Sunday morning, my wife wanted to go back and play. If I ever make it to the area again, we will definitely play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Elks country club

Great course. They were out of carts so the pro shop manager gave us his personal cart.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

had a great time

Love this place..its a great course....very relaxing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good layout.

Good layout, short holes, long holes, alot of terrain features. $25-$32 is about all i would pay. Greens are nice, not alot of slope. Would recommend, haven't played it in years. I was pleased.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Cute course in the right place

It was a chilly fall day with a threat of rain all day. Course was in good shape except for aeration of the greens. Our group had the course to ourselves the pace was fantastic.

We will be back when you don't need several sweaters.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Greens

Nice layout in decent shape for October. The greens are excellent and very true.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

An Unplayed good course

Very nice course. Well maintained and in good condition. Clubhouse and cart paths need work but the course is a good layout with some tough holes. Worth the price.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

SENIOR REVIEW OF APOLLO ELKS

We are all over 65. We golfed on a Tuesday. Two of the group were first timers. I and another had played it once before. Course was in really good condition. Greens were in great shape....too bad that I putted poorly. Weather was great. Some of the cart paths were a bit rough, but your not supposed to golf on them. I'd golf it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Apollo Elks Country Club

It's out in the country, but isn't a "country club". Extremely slow play; we gave up after 16 holes. Will never play it again as it's at best a municipal course and not worth the drive.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice layout, nice greens

Was pleasantly surprised at the quality of course for the price. Will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great value

Course is in great shape. Greens, Tees, Fairways. The course was not crowded at all. If I had one problem which is out of the courses hand was the bugs. WOW they were unbelievably bad.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Apollo 18

Course, was in nice shape, especially the greens. For the price($12/person) could not beat the deal. The golf carts are vintage but get around decent on the rugged, dirt/gravel cart paths. The pro shop/rest rooms could use updated but sufficed.
Fleas/nats appeared on some holes?
Found it highly unusual to see only a few golfers on such a beautiful, sunny, afternoon.
Will go back at this price-you should too!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Great value

Our round at the Elks in Apollo was fun. The pace of play was very nice and the course, although one of the shorter layouts I've played, featured some challenging holes and true yardage.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun and affordable

The course was fun. Greens were slow but challenging. It got dark before we finished all 18 but still was worth the money. I just started golfing this year and this course was just what I needed. Long par 4s and 5s with challenging par 3s with bunkers and water. Id golf here everyday if I could.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

spanky

Course in very nice shape, greens excellent, little problem with the bugs but nothing that off couldn't handle. If you're average length off the tee is 275 or better you might want to play the tips.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good value but bring lots of bug spray!

We took advantage of one of the hot deal thru Golf Now so I thought we got a lot of value for our money. Course is wide open and was in very good shape for August. We had 3 golfers in our group and we able to play 18 in 3 hours so the pace of play is great. We only saw 2 other groups on the course so it seems to be a great course for beginners. The course played a lot longer than the score card so I think some of the distances must be wrong. I would also bring lots of bug spray. They must not spray at all for bugs on the course like some of the other courses in the Pittsburgh area do. Overall I believe the course is worth the drive for the experience. It was nice to not be rushed on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

bring your bug spray

Nice course, excellent shape. Just 10 million gnats flying around your face everywhere. It was like playing in a jungle. They must not spray for bugs. Even with bug spray they were all over us. Course played long after a rain, but the greens and fairways are in great shape. Very inexpensive food and drinks. Great deal, worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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