After a 1982 U.S. Open Qualifier, future Masters Champion Ben Crenshaw stepped off of the 18th green and stated “playing here was like playing in heaven.”
Green Oaks is home to a magnificent Donald Ross designed 18-hole, par 71 Golf Course and maintains some of the best greens in Western Pennsylvania year after year. You will be enchanted by the natural beauty of the Green Oaks’ landscape and superb conditions.
Our grounds crew grooms our greens, tees and fairways to provide Tournament conditions every time you head out to play. The attention to detail in the manicuring of our course and practice facilities is a highlight that makes Green Oaks a special Club.
Layout comes packed with challenging shots, slick sloping greens, large fronts, and the course is a true test for players of all abilities. Additionally, you will see elevation changes, strategic bunkering and a few of the toughest par 3’s around town.
So, whether you are a serious player looking for a stern test or a casual player who enjoys a more relaxing round, you can find it all at Green Oaks. Players can walk or ride a cart.
History of Green Oaks
Green Oaks Country Club has been home to many Pittsburgh golfers since 1905. Originally a 9-hole layout, the Membership in 1913 engaged Donald Ross to layout a new 18-hole golf course after the purchase of an additional 46 acres of property adjacent to the original property. Mr. Ross returned in 1914 to finish placing the traps and bunkers and the course opened in the fall of 1914. Today, we still play 16 of the original holes from the original course layout by Donald Ross.
In 2021, Green Oaks began a multi-year restoration of the golf course, beginning with the installation of a new irrigation system that covers 100% of the playable course area, the installation of a drainage system underneath all of the greens, and the addition of new senior tees, as well as championship tee boxes, which extended the length of the course. This work has now been completed.
In addition, we have expanded our fairways to their original design, we will be rebuilding all of our bunkers on the course, and we will be looking to expand our greens back to their original size over the next several years.
See below for a picture tutorial of our magnificent Donald Ross Golf Course! It is the perfect time to inquire about Membership.
Hole 1
Hole 2
Hole 3
Hole 4
Hole 5
Hole 6
Hole 7
Hole 8
Hole 9
Hole 10
Hole 11
Hole 12
Hole 13
Hole 14
Hole 15
Hole 16
Hole 17
Hole 18
Hole 1
Blue 406
White 371
Green (W) 361
White/Blue Par 4
Green Par 5
Challenging and demanding uphill opening hole with a false front.
Hole 2
Blue 378
White 363
Green (W) 359
White/Blue Par 4
Green Par 4
Blind dogleg left, with a downhill second shot, green slopes right to left.
Hole 3
Blue 152
White 145
Green (W) 141
White/Blue Par 3
Green Par 3
This is our shortest and only par 3 on the front 9 surrounded by bunkers.
Hole 4
Blue 371
White 361
Green (W) 278
White/Blue Par 4
Green Par 4
One of our most scenic views. The out of bounds area runs the entire left side of the hole with a blind uphill approach.
Hole 5
Blue 287
White 278
Green (W) 268
White/Blue Par 4
Green Par 4
Short, blind, dogleg right. Drive-able for a longer hitter, green is protected by multiple bunkers.
Hole 6
Blue 383
White 369
Green (W) 357
White/Blue Par 4
Green Par 4
This hole is home to a deceivingly narrow fairway, with a drop off left of the landing zone. An accurate tee shot will bring reward.
Hole 7
Blue 563
White 506
Green (W) 447
White/Blue Par 5
Green Par 5
Provides the best overall view of the course. Long par 5 with a false front green for players attempting to reach the green in two.
Hole 8
Blue 318
White 279
Green (W) 270
White/Blue Par 4
Green Par 4
Short dogleg right, protected by a large out of bounds area. Difficult for players attempting to cut the corner.
Hole 9
Blue 440
White 421
Green (W) 242
White/Blue Par 4
Green Par 4
Most demanding tee shot for the toughest hole on the course. Out of bounds right and left. Long second shot to a green that slopes back to front.
Hole 10
Blue 328
White 311
Green (W) 303
White/Blue Par 4
Green Par 4
Sigh of relief after hole 9, this is by far our easiest hole, though the fairway is guarded heavily with bunkers.
Hole 11
Blue 403
White 394
Green (W) 359
White/Blue Par 4
Green Par 4
Arduous uphill hole, with a blind approach. Alignment aid towards the back of the green. Will need one extra club for approach.
Hole 12
Blue 431
White 418
Green (W) 329
White/Blue Par 4
Green Par 4
Straight hole with a sloping right to left fairway. Pulled approach shots collect in a steep banked bunker near a two tier green.
Hole 13
Blue 480
White 460
Green (W) 409
White/Blue Par 5
Green Par 5
Short par 5 with a narrow fairway and a large green. There is a slight slope on the fairway.
Hole 14
Blue 217
White 205
Green (W) 154
White/Blue Par 3
Green Par 3
First of the three long, challenging, par 3's on the back 9. This hole has a narrow green surrounded by 2 large bunkers.
Hole 15
Blue 504
White 493
Green (W) 324
White/Blue Par 5
Green Par 5
A narrow dogleg right with the famous "Green Oaks" tree in the middle of the fairway that could affect your second shot.
Hole 16
Blue 231
White 220
Green (W) 171
White/Blue Par 4
Green Par 4
Long uphill Par 3 with severely sloped green from back to front.
Hole 17
Blue 208
White 199
Green (W) 191
White/Blue Par 3
Green Par 4
Downhill Par 3 to a green sloped from front to back protected by 3 bunkers.
Hole 18
Blue 357
White 342
Green (W) 338
White/Blue Par 4
Green Par 4
Inviting tee shot to players of all abilities with a tree lined fairway that makes your second shot difficult to determine.