Oak Tree Country Club

Oak Tree sits directly between the Ohio-Pennsylvania borderline in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania between Pittsburg and Cleveland. Oak Tree is known for its outstanding golf courses and it’s beautiful, well-kept landscape and has earned Golf Digest’s rating as one of the Top 10 “Best Golf Towns in the USA”. Oak Tree has maintained a private membership since it was founded in 1967.

The course was designed by the famous golf course architect, Ed Ault. It was built around four lakes that come into play at seven different holes and there are sixty large sized sand bunkers throughout the course. The signature hole on the course is number 18, a 407 yard, par 4, requiring an accurate tee shot between two fairway bunkers that is highlighted by a scenic fountain to the green.

They host many golf tournaments for the Tri-State Professional Golfers Association, the West Penn Golf Association and the Pennsylvania Golf Association. To top it all off, its affordable rates to play here, make Oak Tree one of the best values in golf.

Tam O’Shanter Golf Course

Neighboring city to West Middlesex is Hermitage, Pennsylvania, which is also home to excellent golf courses. Top choice for local and visiting golfers alike is the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course. Known for its lush greens, large native hardwoods and pines, and panoramic views overlooking the rolling hills of the Shenango Valley, Tam O’Shanter is said to be “one of the finest public courses” that challenges all levels of golfers.

Tam O’Shanter is also a member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System, which establishes their commitment to preserving the quality of the environment. In addition to being eco-friendly, the course also has a driving range, hosts tournaments, offers lessons for juniors and provides high quality equipment and apparel in their pro shop.

Hickory VFW Golf Course

Also located in Hermitage, The Hickory VFW is said to be one of the most beautiful and most difficult courses in Pennsylvania. With its affordable rates, it is also one of the more popular courses in the area. The course opened in 1930 and features 6,405 yards of golf from the longest tee for a par of 72.

Besides being an exceptional golf course, Hickory VFW also has a full restaurant and bar, hosts many banquets and events in their banquet center and also holds bingo nights.

In addition to the ones mentioned here, there are many other golf courses in the surrounding area. Mercer County area is truly a golfer’s paradise. Start planning a weekend getaway trip to Pennsylvania for a few days devoted strictly to golfing. There are many hotel options close by for affordable prices, so all you need to do is set the date.