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Hardest Golf Courses in York County, Pennsylvania

The 14 most challenging golf courses in York 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 York County

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1
Heritage Hills Golf Course
White tees · 6,653 yds · Rating 79.8 · Par 72York Township
140
2
Out Door Country Club
Black tees · 6,895 yds · Rating 73.8 · Par 72Manchester Township
139
3
Bridgewater
Gold (Back) tees · 5,546 yds · Rating 73.2 · Par 72York Township
138
4
Country Club of York
White tees · 6,319 yds · Rating 77.4 · Par 73York
137
5
Pleasant Valley Golf Course
Black tees · 6,141 yds · Rating 75.6 · Par 72East Hopewell Township
136
6
Bon Air Country Club
Blue tees · 6,591 yds · Rating 77.6 · Par 71 · PrivateGlen Rock
134
7
Hanover Country Club
Blue tees · 6,176 yds · Rating 76.7 · Par 71Paradise Township
134
8
Heritage Hills Golf Resort
Women White tees · 6,001 yds · Rating 75.9 · Par 72York
132
9
Honey Run Golf & Country Club
I tees · 6,826 yds · Rating 72.6 · Par 72York
130
10
South Hills Golf Club
White tees · 6,141 yds · Rating 74.5 · Par 71Hanover
129
11
Cool Creek Golf Course
Gold tees · 5,669 yds · Rating 73.0 · Par 71Hellam Township
128
12
Riverview Golf Course
Blue tees · 2,981 yds · Rating 36.8 · Par 35New Cumberland
128
13
Royal Manchester Golf Links
Tournament tees · 7,011 yds · Rating 74.5 · Par 72Mount Wolf
127
14
Springwood Golf Club
20711, USGA, Red, Women tees · 5,585 yds · Rating 74.1 · Par 74 · Semi_privateYork
127

York County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Heritage Hills Golf Course in York Township is currently the hardest golf course in York County based on slope (slope rating 140).

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

27 golf courses in York County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 14 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 York 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.