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Community Rankings · 2026

Best Golf Courses in Pennsylvania

Community-ranked golf courses in Pennsylvania, rated by real golfers using First Loop's Elo comparison system. Current top courses: Oakmont Country Club, Merion Golf Club East, Aronimink Golf Club.

  1. #1
    Oakmont Country Club

    Oakmont, PA

    9.6/10
  2. #2
    Merion Golf Club East

    Ardmore, PA

    9.6/10
  3. #3
    Aronimink Golf Club

    Newtown Square, PA

    8.6/10
  4. #4 8.2/10
  5. #5 8.2/10
  6. #6
    Huntingdon Valley Country Club

    Huntingdon Valley, PA

    8.1/10
  7. #7
    The Springhaven Club

    Wallingford, PA

    8.1/10
  8. #8 8.1/10
  9. #9
    Greensburg Country Club

    Greensburg, PA

    8.0/10
  10. #10
    Llanerch Country Club

    Havertown, PA

    8.0/10
  11. #11
    Overbrook Golf Club

    Bryn Mawr, PA

    8.0/10
  12. #12 8.0/10
  13. #13
    Fox Chapel Golf Club

    Pittsburgh, PA

    7.8/10
  14. #14 7.8/10
  15. #15
    Longue Vue Club

    Verona, PA

    7.8/10
  16. #16 7.8/10
  17. #17 7.6/10
  18. #18
    Rolling Rock Club

    Laughlintown, PA

    7.6/10
  19. #19
    Sunnehanna Country Club

    Johnstown, PA

    7.6/10
  20. #20
    Toftrees Golf Resort

    State College, PA

    7.6/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best golf course in Pennsylvania?

According to the First Loop community, the top-ranked golf course in Pennsylvania is Oakmont Country Club, followed by Merion Golf Club East and Aronimink Golf Club. Rankings are based on real golfer Elo comparisons.

How many golf courses are in Pennsylvania?

First Loop has 533 golf courses listed in Pennsylvania. Community rankings are updated continuously as golfers log rounds and rate courses head-to-head.

How are golf courses in Pennsylvania ranked on First Loop?

First Loop uses an Elo rating system — the same method used in chess and sports. Golfers who have played multiple courses compare them head-to-head, and the rankings reflect the community's collective opinion, not a single editorial panel.

Are these the best public golf courses in Pennsylvania?

First Loop ranks all golf courses in Pennsylvania — public, semi-private, and private — based on real golfer reviews. Filter or browse individual course pages to see green fees, conditions ratings, and community reviews for each.