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Hardest Golf Courses in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

The 8 most challenging golf courses in Dauphin 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 Dauphin County

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1
Blue Ridge Country Club
Blue tees · 6,116 yds · Rating 70.4 · Par 70 · PrivateHarrisburg
136
2
Dauphin Highlands Golf Course
Black tees · 6,923 yds · Rating 73.2 · Par 72Swatara Township
135
3
Country Club of Harrisburg
White tees · 6,035 yds · Rating 74.6 · Par 71 · PrivateHarrisburg
135
4
Hershey Country Club
Black tees · 7,130 yds · Rating 74.3 · Par 71Derry Township
132
5
Colonial Country Club
Black tees · 6,868 yds · Rating 72.8 · Par 72 · PrivateHarrisburg
129
6
Elkview Country Club
Blue tees · 6,629 yds · Rating 72.4 · Par 72 · PrivateCarbondale
128
7
Sunset Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,258 yds · Rating 70.2 · Par 70Londonderry Township
127
8
Manada Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,705 yds · Rating 71.8 · Par 72East Hanover Township
126

Dauphin County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Blue Ridge Country Club in Harrisburg is currently the hardest golf course in Dauphin County based on slope (slope rating 136).

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

23 golf courses in Dauphin County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 8 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 Dauphin 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.