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Hardest Golf Courses in Butler County, Pennsylvania

The 11 most challenging golf courses in Butler County, Pennsylvania, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Butler County

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1
Pheasant Ridge
Blue tees · 6,600 yds · Rating 78.5 · Par 72Gisbonia
141
2
Butler Country Club
Blue tees · 6,926 yds · Rating 80.7 · Par 72 · PrivatePenn Township
140
3
Lake Arthur Golf Club
Black tees · 6,779 yds · Rating 73.2 · Par 72Franklin Township
134
4
Chisel Creek Golf Course
Black tees · 5,974 yds · Rating 69.8 · Par 70Franklin Township
133
5
Carlisle Country Club
White tees · 6,045 yds · Rating 74.7 · Par 73Middlesex Township
132
6
Irwin Country Club
White tees · 5,576 yds · Rating 72.6 · Par 70Penn Township
131
7
Cranberry Highlands Golf Course
Cranberry tees · 6,590 yds · Rating 76.1 · Par 70Cranberry Township
130
8
Buffalo Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,504 yds · Rating 72.0 · Par 71Sarver
130
9
Suncrest Golf
Blue tees · 6,536 yds · Rating 72.1 · Par 72Penn Township
128
10
Strawberry Ridge
Black tees · 6,517 yds · Rating 71.4 · Par 72Harmony
127
11
Conley Golf Resort
Blue tees · 5,875 yds · Rating 69.5 · Par 71Penn Township
127

Butler County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Butler County, Pennsylvania?

Pheasant Ridge in Gisbonia is currently the hardest golf course in Butler County based on slope (slope rating 141).

How many ranked golf courses are in Butler County, Pennsylvania?

36 golf courses in Butler County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 11 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Butler County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.