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Few clubs in American golf carry the weight of history that Laurel Valley does. Founded in 1959 and designed by Dick Wilson, the course quickly earned a national reputation, hosting the 1965 PGA Championship — won by Dave Marr — and later the 1975 Ryder Cup, one of the most lopsided matches in the competition's history. Arnold Palmer, a native of nearby Latrobe, served as U.S. Ryder Cup captain that year, and his connection to the club gave it a particular resonance within western Pennsylvania's remarkably rich golf culture. Palmer would remain closely associated with Laurel Valley throughout his life.
The course itself is a classic parkland design, routing through the rolling Lauriski Valley in the Laurel Highlands — a region of dense hardwood forest, ridgelines, and cool Appalachian air that gives the property a genuine sense of seclusion and grandeur. Wilson's routing makes strong use of the natural topography, demanding precise shot-making across a layout that rewards strategic thinking over raw power.
Laurel Valley is strictly private, and access is limited to members and their guests. But its place in the American game is secure — this is one of the courses that shaped how the sport's modern era unfolded, and walking it carries that history in every step.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pink · men | 7,366 | 76.2 | 141 | 72 |
| Black · men | 6,973 | 74.3 | 139 | 72 |
| Blue · men | 6,754 | 73.5 | 136 | 72 |
| White · men | 6,326 | 71.5 | 131 | 72 |
| White · women | 6,326 | 78.2 | 140 | 72 |
| Green · men | 5,807 | 69.7 | 125 | 72 |
| Green · women | 5,807 | 75.5 | 133 | 72 |
| Red · men | 5,257 | 66.4 | 120 | 72 |
| Red · women | 5,257 | 72.3 | 128 | 72 |
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