Champion Lakes Golf Course

Welcome to the historic, award-winning Champion Lakes Golf Resort, nestled in the breathtaking Laurel Highlands. Celebrated for its a rich Pittsburgh-centric heritage and distinctive character, Champion Lakes Golf Resort is a must-visit Ligonier, PA, destination just 60 minutes east of Pittsburgh.

Champion Lakes offers a challenging course for golf enthusiasts and a scenic backdrop for corporate as well as private getaways and group outings. The country club quality resort offers multiple stay-and-play packages, with unique sports-themed rooms as well as full-service bed & breakfast offerings and houses strategically placed overlooking the course and majestic mountainous views. The resort boasts multiple banquet and restaurant options — including a beautiful new outdoor patio bar and can easily adjust for small groups up to 150 people.

Designed and constructed in 1966 by course owners and Pittsburgh Pirates legends Dick Groat and Jerry Lynch, Champion Lakes is rated among the top 50 public courses in the US and received a rare 4-star rating by Golf Digest’s “Places to Play” guide, as well as a “Best in State” rating in Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 places You Can Play” list. The 18-hole course with bent grass greens tees and fairways boasts 6,805 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 73, a course rating of 72.4, and a slope rating of 133 on bent grass. With pristine country club quality grounds and breathtaking destination accommodations, this public golf course has hosted numerous Western Pennsylvania Golf Association and USGA events as well as annual charity events and private outings.