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4.0
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4.8
Friendliness
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Pace
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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6370 yards
Slope 123
Rating 70.1

Course Details

Year Built 1991
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Forse (1991) James Gayton

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar

Reviews

3.9
16 Reviews (16)
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Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Vast improvements

I played this course about once a year over the last 5 years or so. The first few times I played (2019-2021ish) I was not pleased with the course conditions. This summer, I was very happy to see noticeable improvements throughout the course. Greens are back to good speed and conditions, fairways were very lush and nice, and some sand traps have been refilled in with new sand. I love the design of the course, and it's great to see ownership taking it seriously again. I highly recommend playing here so the course can continue making improvements.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Encouraged

I played for the second time this year. I think the diversity of the two nines is unmatched by any course in the area. Going from the front nine to the back nine is almost like playing two different golf courses which I think is great. Unfortunately the course was in awful shape a few years ago and I think the new owners are working very hard to get it back to where it was. Obviously that is going to take time and money. I am encouraged by the progress they are making and I definitely will return and invite my friends and hope they can continue to improve the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Making Improvements

Greens are much better than 2 years ago, but a few still need work and are bad. Sand traps are all unplayable. With some work this course could be brought back to the gem it once was. The new ownership seems dedicated to that. It's getting very little play and is great for a fast round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Falling apart

Donegal Highlands used to be a great course about 10 years ago, but each year it has gotten worse. The course has just been neglected in many aspects, especially near the greens. Sand traps have been eroded entirely and are basically unusable, and greens themselves are choppy, slow, and unpredictable.

I think management knows that the course is nearing the end of its life, because a small group of us only had to pay $20 a person for 18 holes + cart on a weekend. Staff in the pro shop was very friendly, but more work needs to be done around the course itself for this place to survive.

I am hoping that someone can save this course like what has happened with Pleasant Valley nearby - someone with money turns the course around and shows proper care. Donegal's layout is great, including long and short holes, doglegs, water and trees. It just needs much more care to be able to live past this summer.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Astonished

I played 9 with my son today, beautiful day 75 and sunny. I must say that I reached a milestone in my game this afternoon. I played the worst condition golf course I have ever played in 35 years of trying. Many of the front nine hole should not be open, the green conditions were just that bad. I have never seen anything like it in a course that was actually open for business. I am not a private course player and enjoy a natural course layout and condition. This was pure abandonment of care. The price is not cheap and the course condition were not mentioned on line or in conversation with the staff. If so I would have not been surprised or felt ripped off. I asked that the manager call me at least to explain the course, new ownership etc, no call. I don’t leave reviews often but felt I needed to in this case.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

New management doing a horrible job

I’ve played many many times over the years. This year they have new management. All the bankers are empty of sand. Just clay and rocks. How does this happen? They raised the prices to $40 for 18 w/cart. Are you kidding me??? What’s this course has turned into breaks my heart. My only advice is to stay away

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Not up to par

I played an outing here. The greens were very slow and pretty chopped up. The fairways were fine, considering the weather we’ve been experiencing. The sand traps were atrocious. They hadn’t been touched in sometime. No rakes available either in the traps or on the carts. There was grass growing in some of them. Very disappointing. I used to love this course. I like the challenge of the tight second nine.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

Played Donegal Highlands last Sunday afternoon and it did not disappoint.. Course condition was excellent and the pace of play was perfect.. Not overly busy for a Sunday afternoon so we played 18 holes in about 3 1/2 hrs. Greens rolled terrific not too slow or fast... Fairways were very nice for a public course and the rough was fair...Very enjoyable golf course to play.. Definite recommendation!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Donegal Highlands was a beautiful course that was in terrific shape. Can't beat the value.

The course isn't overly difficult but there are holes that require some shot shaping and strategy. Greens are receptive and still have a nice pace to them. Putts don't break as much they appear. Overall a very enjoyable round and I'll be back again for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

2 different courses. Front wide open. Back tight

Went on exchange day members had with Cherry Creek so course more crowded than normal. But did not slow pace of play. Tee through green, course in very good condition. Will definitely come back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways and Greens very well kept...Enjoyed course !

Had played Donegal Highlands before.....The rate we received for 2 golfers was exceptional and had a great day on a well maintained course !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were awesome

Course was in EXCELLENT shape.
One of the best in Western Pa.
Look forward to playing it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

2 courses in one

The course is really 2 different courses, a links style course on the front nine, and a narrow, tree-lined target course on the back. The greens ran true, and the fairways were well defined and well groomed. The course plays longer than the yardage listed. I would have given it 5 stars but for the fact that even though I played it on a Wednesday , and my tee time was at 11:30, it took over 5 hours to play, and the back nine was especially slow, every shot was almost a 5 minute wait.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course. great people.

The front 9 is pretty open and straight. The back is tighter and more challenging. It is like playing two different courses in one round. Very nice condition. Friendly staff. Great food in the Black Dog Pub and the outdoor pavilion. Will certainly play this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is easy to get to

This course is easy to get to and has very friendly staff. The speed of the greens vary and the it can get windy quickly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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