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Hardest Golf Courses in Erie County, Pennsylvania

The 15 most challenging golf courses in Erie 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 Erie County

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1
Whispering Woods Golf Club
Black tees · 6,804 yds · Rating 74.0 · Par 72Erie
145
2
Lake View Country Club
Course #1 tees · 6,883 yds · Rating 79.5 · Par 73 · PrivateNorth East
143
3
Harbor Ridge Golf Course
Black tees · 6,566 yds · Rating 77.8 · Par 72Erie
142
4
Kahkwa Golf Club
Black tees · 6,686 yds · Rating 79.3 · Par 72Erie
140
5
Lawrence Park Golf Club
Black tees · 6,631 yds · Rating 79.0 · Par 72Erie
139
6
Lake Shore Golf Club
Black tees · 6,639 yds · Rating 72.6 · Par 72Erie
138
7
Downing Golf Course
Blue tees · 7,100 yds · Rating 80.6 · Par 72Harborcreek
136
8
Highlander Golf Course
Black21 tees · 5,864 yds · Rating 73.4 · Par 70Edinboro
135
9
Erie Golf Club
Blue tees · 6,420 yds · Rating 76.7 · Par 72Erie
134
10
Culbertson Hills Golf Club
White tees · 6,395 yds · Rating 77.3 · Par 72Edinboro
131
11
Elk Valley Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,244 yds · Rating 76.4 · Par 73Fairview
131
12
Mound Grove Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,293 yds · Rating 76.1 · Par 72Waterford
130
13
Corry Country Club
White/Blue tees · 6,043 yds · Rating 74.7 · Par 70 · PrivateCorry
130
14
Over Lake Golf Course
Blue tees · 5,838 yds · Rating 73.7 · Par 71Girard
128
15
North Hills Golf Club
White tees · 6,250 yds · Rating 69.6 · Par 72Corry
118

Erie County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Whispering Woods Golf Club in Erie is currently the hardest golf course in Erie County based on slope (slope rating 145).

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

33 golf courses in Erie County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 15 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 Erie 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.