66% match
For Blue tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim28%
Trajectory13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pittsburgh National Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
225
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Pittsburgh National Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pittsburgh National Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 17%Accuracy 13%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
20.7
Average HCP
12.3
Minimum HCP
35.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pittsburgh National Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pittsburgh National Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
pngcgolf@gmail.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
287 Monier Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044, USA
Course Description
Pittsburgh National Golf Club is a public 18-hole championship golf course located in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. The facility features bentgrass greens, tees and fairways, a newly renovated practice facility, and a full-service restaurant and banquet venue for dining and events. It offers year-round public access, outing and event services, golf lessons, leagues, and a bar & grill, serving both golfers and diners in the Pittsburgh area. The club emphasizes hosting outings, memberships, and group dining in addition to regular play.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ron Forse
Opened
1994
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Pittsburgh National Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four iron tests that repeat across both nines, with back nine par fives adding bigger risk for bogeys if positioning fails.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726464 yards5911 metersCR 72.0Bogey 97.3Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | — | 9 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 518 | 367 | 338 | 385 | 177 | 486 | 166 | 371 | 3177 | 473 | 387 | 201 | 310 | 528 | 361 | 198 | 414 | 415 | 3287 | 6464 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736464 yards5911 metersCR 78.2Bogey 112.4Slope 145
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.6 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 56.8 · Slope 149
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | 3 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 518 | 367 | 338 | 385 | 177 | 486 | 166 | 371 | 3177 | 473 | 387 | 201 | 310 | 528 | 361 | 198 | 414 | 415 | 3287 | 6464 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735184 yards4740 metersCR 71.2Bogey 101.8Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.8 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | 3 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 449 | 274 | 271 | 276 | 111 | 397 | 122 | 317 | 2507 | 405 | 344 | 156 | 186 | 434 | 319 | 143 | 358 | 332 | 2677 | 5184 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735989 yards5476 metersCR 75.7Bogey 108.5Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.1 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 55.4 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | 3 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 493 | 326 | 303 | 347 | 158 | 433 | 144 | 351 | 2868 | 460 | 373 | 190 | 300 | 509 | 349 | 176 | 386 | 378 | 3121 | 5989 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pittsburgh National Golf Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile55% match
For Blue tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy29%
Green Reading13%
51% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
26% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision31%
Trajectory19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Pittsburgh National Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pittsburgh National Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For Blue tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control12%
76% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim21%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Control rollout, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Dispersion17%
Scoring16%
57% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
30% match
For White tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory27%
21% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Distance Control16%
75% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Precision14%
68% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
62% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
78% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim16%
Precision15%
78% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
88% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
65% match
For Red tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
79% match
For Red tees
Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Aim18%
72% match
For Red tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
82% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
60% match
For Red tees
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Precision17%
Trajectory15%
21% match
For Red tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
62% match
For Red tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring27%
Trajectory17%
61% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Aim14%
Precision14%
70% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
64% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
66% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
57% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
58% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
46% match
For Blue tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring39%
Distance Control21%
Aim13%
70% match
For Blue tees
Flop over hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control14%
48% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
46% match
For Blue tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Trajectory14%
Scoring13%
44% match
For Blue tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP5 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics27%
Precision16%
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Get Started39% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim24%
Scoring21%
64% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburgh National Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Pittsburgh National Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Pittsburgh National Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Pittsburgh National Golf Club technically exacting. The slope of 145.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 78.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pittsburgh National Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5824 yards. The back tees extend to 6464.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pittsburgh National Golf Club?
With a course rating of 78.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Pittsburgh National Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6464.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Pittsburgh National Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Pittsburgh National Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 6464.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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