u822590064

Victory hills is really a mixed bag, I personally enjoy the course but it definitely has highs and lows. Literally, the course would be a tough walk, multiple holes have some pretty serious elevation changes.

The tee boxes are kept in pretty good shape, playing the tips can be a real challenge and is where this course shines. The greens are also in perfect shape, and would be considered fast even in wet conditions.

All the very short par 4s are doglegs protected by trees, I wouldn't classify them as forced layups but they all offer a risk reward shot off the tee which is nice.

Number 9 and 18 run parallel to the road that leads to the parking lot, the tee shot on 10 is set up to cross the road. I personally don't mind because the only traffic on that road is people heading in and out of the course, but it is worth mentioning.

A good number of the fairways slant in such a way that the only way to get a level lie is to be in the rough on the low side. If you've played courses in this area you know that this isn't unusual for western PA but again, it's worth mentioning.

Lastly, due to all the elevation changes the low ground on this course is typically wet all the time regardless of how dry the weather has been.

I book this course a few times a week when it goes on as a hot deal. Usually around 11:30 am on tuesdays and thursdays. In March 2019 a new owner took control of the course and has since improved the greens, the maintenance of the course has improved dramatically, new pins, and new cart paths on the front 9. Even at $40 a round with a cart this course is a good value.

Some downsides are there are a couple forced layup par 4s, a few blind tee shots which can be annoying, and the course doesn't drain well. I know they have plans to improve the drainage over the winter, but for the time being it can get a bit mushy.