Celebrating Pennsylvania golf facilities that represent exceptional course quality, strong ownership and management, meaningful community impact, and a significant contribution to the game.
Each year, PGO recognizes one public facility and one private facility that set a high standard for Pennsylvania golf.
In line with the NGCOA Golf Course of the Year Award, the PGO Golf Course of the Year recognizes a golf course that epitomizes exceptional course quality and management excellence while making important contributions to its community and the game of golf. The award is presented annually in two categories: Public Golf Course of the Year and Private Golf Course of the Year.
PGO is proud to recognize the most recent Golf Course of the Year honorees in both the public and private categories.
New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
"Historic at Heart. Modern in Execution." A people-first operation that employs roughly 150 people — several of them since the course opened in 1995 — and invests heavily in developing its staff.
Read the announcement →Glenside, Pennsylvania
A decade of transformation under owners Ron and Jon Rusk, with nearly $20 million reinvested across the club — all while staying true to a simple philosophy: make golf fun for everyone.
Read the announcement →The Golf Course of the Year process begins with eligibility confirmation and nominations, followed by a short questionnaire for nominated courses.
To be eligible, the golf course must have been a PGO Member in good standing for at least the past year.
As of May 31Anyone from a PGO Member Course or Corporate Member may nominate an eligible course. Self-nominations are accepted.
Due by May 31Nominated courses will be asked to provide brief answers to questions based on the award criteria.
Due by June 30The Board and/or Awards Committee will review submissions and select the PGO Golf Course of the Year honorees.
Committee ReviewAwards are presented each fall at the PGO Annual Meeting.
Each FallCategories: Each year, PGO recognizes Golf Course of the Year honorees in two categories: Public and Private.
Recognizing outstanding course conditions, presentation, playability, and the overall golf experience.
Recognizing leadership, operational excellence, reinvestment, staff culture, and long-term stewardship.
Recognizing the course’s role as a local employer, gathering place, community partner, and contributor to the local economy.
Recognizing programs, initiatives, leadership, or advocacy that help grow and strengthen the game of golf.
Nominated courses will be asked to provide brief written answers to the following questions. Responses should be no more than two pages total.
PGO has recognized outstanding golf courses across Pennsylvania for course quality, management excellence, community impact, and contribution to the game.
New Tripoli, PA
Glenside, PA
Reading, PA
Fleetwood, PA
Honey Brook, PA
Chambersburg, PA